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YouGov / League Against Cruel Sports Survey Results

Submitted on May 13, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
by League Against Cruel Sports
This March 2010 survey examined public attitudes toward various forms of animal fighting, finding that the majority of British adults are opposed to animal baiting, but many do not know the actual laws. Among the findings of this report, 92% of the British public think dog fighting should be illegal, while 76% believe that it is already illegal. More than two-thirds (69%) think that a prison sentence is the most appropriate punishment for the offense of dog fighting.

HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate

Submitted by admin on May 10, 2010 | | | | | | | | |
Written by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.

Insight for Advocates: See the Latest Animal Tracker Results

Submitted by Che Green on Apr 28, 2010 | | | | | | | | |
As those of us at HRC mention regularly, the purpose of conducting research is often to overcome (or validate) our own assumptions and biased viewpoints. It can be difficult for advocates who feel strongly about animal protection to understand the attitudes and behavior of those who are less moved by the suffering of animals. To really know what non-advocates think - and why - it is essential to ask them directly and then filter their responses through rigorous analysis. You may be surprised by the answers and how different they can be from the beliefs of animal advocates.

Immigrants, Animals, and the Suppression of Moral Dialogue

Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 (Original item from 2007) | |
by University of California, Irvine
As the immigrant population in the United States grows, cultural practices involving animals are under greater scrutiny; this paper discusses the multicultural interpretations of these practices and the potential conflicts that may arise between cultural and animal advocates.

Chinese University Students' Attitudes Toward the Ethical Treatment and Welfare of Animals

Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 (Original item from 2006) | | | | |
by University of Chester
Chinese university students have generally positive attitudes toward animal welfare initiatives, which according to this article's author, suggests that the Chinese public is perhaps open and ready to support the changes needed to improve animal welfare standards in the country.

Are we winning the war for animals?

Submitted by Che Green on Jul 27, 2009 | | | | | | | | |
HRC recently announced our latest collaborative research study designed to measure the progress of the U.S. animal advocacy movement. Supported by both organizational sponsors and contributions from individuals, the new study is a truly collaborative project designed to inexpensively gather reliable data. The new study will be on ongoing resource showing the status of animal protection in the U.S. according to a set of "key indicators." To learn more, please read our email to HRC's supporters...

The Animal Tracker (Wave 2 - March 2009)

Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 (Original item from 2009) | | | | |
by Multiple sponsors
This report summarizes results from Wave 2 of the Animal Tracker annual survey of U.S. adults regarding attitudes and behavior toward animals. The first survey (Wave 1, 2008) included sixteen questions; the Wave 2 survey repeated six questions from Wave 1. In summary, the most recent survey continues to show strong support for the protection of all animals, although in some instances that support decreased slightly compared with the Wave 1 results.

Reservoir Dogs: Greyhound Racing, Mimesis and Sports-Related Violence

Submitted on Feb 01, 2009 (Original item from 2005)
by McMaster University, University of Calgary
This article discusses the patterns of neglect and abuse found in greyhound racing, including conceptual typologies of the major players, and the authors explore methods to reduce tolerance of this "blood sport."

Pet Ownership and Adults' Views on the Use of Animals

Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 (Original item from 1997) | |
by Queen's University of Belfast
This survey of people in Northern Ireland regarding pet ownership and attitudes toward various uses of animals found that people who were most likely to have a pet include married people, younger people, those living in detached homes, and those with children in the household. Attitudes toward animal usage depends primarily on the specific use of the animal under consideration.

HRC's Animal Tracker Survey

Submitted by Che Green on Jul 08, 2008 | | | | | |
The Humane Research Council is very pleased to announce the availability of results from our latest collaborative research project, the "Animal Tracker." The first in a series of annual surveys of attitudes and behavior among U.S. adults, the new report provides a baseline assessment of key perceptions and actions taken on behalf of animals. The full report is available only to registered HumaneSpot.org users, but here’s a taste of what the results show...
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