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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 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...

The Animal Tracker (Wave 1 - June 2008)

Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 (Original item from 2008) | | | | | | | |
by Multiple sponsors
This report summarizes results from Wave 1 of the Humane Research Council's "Animal Tracker" survey of U.S. adults regarding their attitudes and behavior toward animals. This inaugural survey of 16 core questions shows strong support for the protection of all animals. The strength of that support varies by situation and species, however, and actual behavior does not always reflect the favorable attitudes identified.

Post Derby Tragedy, 38% Support Banning Animal Racing

Submitted on May 22, 2008 (Original item from 2008)
by Gallup
This survey by the Gallup Organization, conducted one week after the euthanization of Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Eight Belles, found that 38% of Americans favor banning sports that involve competition between animals.

81% Support Cockfighting Ban, Survey Shows

Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 (Original item from 2001)
by Various animal protection groups
A 2001 survey of 412 New Mexican voters revealed that four out of five (81%) oppose cockfighting and would support a state law banning it.

Public Opinion Survey (Including Animal Racing Issues)

Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 (Original item from 2006)
by Washington State Gambling Commission
This survey was commissioned by the Washington State Gambling Commission to explore the gambling practices of Washington State residents, their knowledge of gambling regulations, and their opinions on current policy issues. Though the majority of the study addresses non-animal issues, this survey does touch on animal racing, with 5% or less of the population betting on animal races.

Responsive Management, Inc.

Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 |
A for-profit survey research firm "specializing in natural resource and outdoor recreation issues." Their clients include mostly state and federal government agencies, tourism boards, "sportsmen's" groups, and businesses engaged in hunting, fishing, wildlife-related, or "resource management" issues.

http://www.responsivemanagement.com

The State of Animal Welfare in the UK 2005

Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 (Original item from 2005) | | | |
by RSPCA
This research is a broad overview of important animal welfare issues concerning how animals in the UK are treated, how they are viewed by society, and what legislation is in place to protect them. The report provides a detailed review of issues by primary animal sectors based on 25 animal indicators that can be measured and tracked to evaluate progress.

Arkansas Voter Opinion on Animal Fights and Animal Protection Legislation [not actual title]

Submitted on Feb 13, 2007 |
by N/a
Examines Arkansas voters' opinions about animal fighting specifically and animal protection laws in general, including the perceived persuasiveness of fourteen statements that promote animal protection laws and crimes for animal cruelty.

Omnibus Survey Results

Submitted on Feb 08, 2007 (Original item from 2001) | | | |
by The Humane Society of the United States
Covers a broad range of issues, focusing on companion animals, opinions of animal protection groups, and animal experimentation.
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