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Nov 17 2020 | Owen Rogers

Battling A Bad Reputation: Why Do So Many People Dislike Pit Bulls?

A survey of people who work with companion animals finds a mixed bag of attitudes towards pit bull type dogs, including a range of common misconceptions. READ MORE

Oct 8 2020 | Ana Alvarelhão

Understanding How Humans Perceive Different Animals

Animals who are perceived as cute, less edible, less familiar, and more capable of feeling tend to be treated with greater moral concern. READ MORE

Oct 5 2020 | Sara Streeter

A Look At Palestinian Attitudes Towards Companion Animals

This study looks at attitudes towards companion animals in Palestine, comparing them with Norwegian respondents, and finding some of their responses to be remarkably similar. READ MORE

Sep 22 2020 | Stuart Babcock

The Perception Of Animal Pain By Veterinary Students

Veterinarians regularly have to make hard choices when it comes to preserving animal welfare. This study examined how veterinary students' views changed over the course of their studies. READ MORE

Sep 9 2020 | Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Staying Joyfully Vegan In A Nonvegan World

This guest blog from Colleen Patrick-Goudreau looks at the kinds of challenges — and joys — you can expect as you continue along your vegan journey and find ways of making it sustainable. READ MORE

May 26 2020 | Sara Streeter

I Know How You Feel: Reading The Emotions Of Dogs

Reading dog emotions is largely a learned skill, particularly for emotions like fear or sadness. Researchers find that living in a dog-positive culture also plays a significant role. READ MORE

May 1 2020 | Mara Thomas

Love Thy Phylogenetic Neighbor?

This study shows that we have more empathy and compassion for beings that are evolutionarily close to us. What are the implications for advocates? READ MORE

Apr 13 2020 | Owen Rogers

What Does The Ag Industry Think Of Plant-Based Meat?

A survey from the National Cattleman’s Beef Association sheds light on the U.S. public’s thinking around the new wave of meatless meat, and what the organization is doing in response. READ MORE