All Research Projects

Equine Welfare: Understanding Cruelty/Neglect Cases in Colorado and Lessons Learned from Other States

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

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.

Veterinary Workforce and Access to Veterinary Care Challenges in Colorado

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

Objectives: Funders/Collaborators: Funded in house, in collaboration with College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, CSU…

Public Perspectives and Media Coverage of Carnivore Management

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

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).

United States National Public Survey on Animal Protection Policies

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

Objectives: Funders/Collaborators: Funded in house, Collaborating institutions include Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence and Project Coyote.…

Pet-Friendly Housing in Colorado

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

Objectives: We are examining the extent to which renters in Colorado are facing barriers when seeking…

Integrating Pets into Human Health and Social Services

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2025

Objectives: We are examining how pets play a role in people’s decisions to seek out…

Barriers and Opportunities for Addressing Cases of Animal Cruelty and Neglect 

By Rebecca Niemiec August 7, 2024

Objectives: We are conducting interviews of animal cruelty investigators, law enforcement, and district attorneys in…