Research Projects
New Research Shows The Impacts of Messaging on Public Support for Carnivore Protection Ballot Initiatives
At the Animal-Human Policy Center, we set out to test how different messages impact public support for carnivore protection ballot initiatives. Traditional wildlife stakeholders have increasingly used “ballot box biology” arguments—claiming wildlife decisions should be left to state biologists rather than the public. Our prior research suggested that this narrative may have contributed to the…
Read MoreNew Research Shows Public Support for Bans on Octopus Farming in the EU and the UK
Industrial‑scale octopus farming is being developed in Spain, but little is known about how the public views it. To find out, researchers surveyed 14,131 adults across 13 EU countries and the UK, and also tested short, factual messages about the animal welfare, environmental, public health, and economic impacts of octopus farming. What we learnedMost people…
Read MoreNew Research Shows Strong Public Support for State Fur Bans in the Northeast
The Animal-Human Policy Center conducted research on public attitudes toward banning the sale of fur in four Northeastern states—Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Our findings reveal a clear trend: a majority of residents support legislation to end the sale of new clothing and other products made with fur from animals raised on commercial…
Read MorePublic And Beekeeper Perspectives Towards Pollinator Conservation in Colorado
Objectives: Funders/Collaborating Institutions: CSU School of Global Environmental Sustainability (Funder), Butterfly Pavilion (Collaborating Institution) Products:
Read MoreEquine Welfare: Understanding Cruelty/Neglect Cases in Colorado and Lessons Learned from Other States
Quantify the numbers and types of domestic equine cruelty and neglect cases being investigated by Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection agents in different types of equine facilities throughout the state.
Read MoreVeterinary Workforce and Access to Veterinary Care Challenges in Colorado
Objectives: Funders/Collaborators: Funded in house, in collaboration with College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CSU Products:
Read MorePublic Perspectives and Media Coverage of Carnivore Management
Examine Colorado public perspectives on hunting of carnivores for different purposes (e.g., obtaining a trophy and human safety) and using different practices (e.g., using hounds or electronic calls in mountain lion hunting).
Read MoreUnited States National Public Survey on Animal Protection Policies
Objectives: Funders/Collaborators: Funded in house, Collaborating institutions include Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence and Project Coyote. Products:
Read MorePet-Friendly Housing in Colorado
Objectives: We are examining the extent to which renters in Colorado are facing barriers when seeking housing with their pets, and whether these barriers differ by income. We are conducting an analysis of zillow and other publicly available rental data to understand: Funders/Collaborators: ASPCA Products:
Read MoreIntegrating Pets into Human Health and Social Services
Objectives: We are examining how pets play a role in people’s decisions to seek out human health and social services, and what resources are available and needed to help people care for and keep their pets during difficult times. We are conducting surveys of human health and social service providers to understand: Funders/Collaborators: Human Animal Bond…
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