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Jan 22 2014 | Faunalytics

Do Formal Inspections In Zoos Work?

There is no evidence that formal inspections into British zoos do anything to improve animal welfare. The author suggests the current system of inspection needs to be vastly improved. READ MORE

Jan 17 2014 | Faunalytics

State Legislators’ Roll-Call Votes on Farm Animal Protection Bills: The Agricultural Connection

Political party is the strongest factor explaining legislators' votes. Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to support farm animal welfare bills. READ MORE

Jan 13 2014 | Faunalytics

When Sex Doesn’t Sell: Using Sexualized Images Of Women Reduces Support For Ethical Campaigns

This research shows that the “sex sells” approach does not increase support for ethical causes. Two studies were used to explore the topic. READ MORE

Jan 8 2014 | Faunalytics

The Role Of Professionalization Regarding Female Exploitation In The Animal Rights Movement

This article explores the objectification of women in the animal protection movement, critiquing PETA and others for exploiting female sexuality. READ MORE

Dec 21 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Project ChimpCARE: Evaluating the Care, Management, and Welfare of Privately Owned Chimpanzees in the United States

This conference presentation describes the basis and strategy of the work of Project ChimpCARE, a non-partisan group committed to improving the well-being of chimpanzees. READ MORE

Dec 19 2013 | Kathryn Asher

The Implications of Husbandry Training on Zoo Animal Response Rates

This research explored the efficacy of training and its impact on keeper-animal relationships, concluding that training can reduce animals’ fear of humans and may contribute to positive keeper-animal relationships and improved animal welfare. READ MORE

Nov 28 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Effects of Preadoption Counseling on the Prevention of Separation Anxiety in Newly Adopted Shelter Dogs

Separation anxiety is a common behavior problem in recently adopted shelter dogs, and may be difficult to treat using only basic, interventional information. READ MORE

Nov 18 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter: Understanding Public Perceptions by the Numbers

This report details findings from a follow-up study commissioned by PetSmart Charities on the level of public awareness and understanding of adoption and spay/neuter issues as well as the public’s motivations for, and barriers to, using adoption and spay/neuter services, comparing findings to those of the original study. READ MORE

Nov 11 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Abolitionist Animal Rights: Critical Comparisons and Challenges Within the Animal Rights Movement

This article describes the goals and positions of the abolitionist segment of the animal protection movement as well as its current state, challenges, and future prospects. READ MORE

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