Animal Cruelty And Neglect

Animal Cruelty and Neglect

New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Widespread Public Support—and Pluralistic Ignorance—Regarding Animal Protection in the United States

By Rebecca Niemiec January 26, 2026

A new study published in Human–Animal Interactions and led by researchers from Colorado State University’s…

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AHPC Study Identifies What Works—and What’s Needed—to Address Animal Cruelty Nationwide

By Rebecca Niemiec January 6, 2026

A new study from researchers at Colorado State University’s Animal-Human Policy Center examines what helps—and…

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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.

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Rural law enforcement lists social worker as need in dealing with animal neglect

By Rebecca Niemiec November 27, 2024

The Fence Post article by Rachel Gabel

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Opinion: Colorado Needs Better Protection for its Horses

By Rebecca Niemiec August 13, 2024

Denver Post by Rebecca Niemiec

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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…

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What Do Americans Think About Animal Protection Policies?

By Rebecca Niemiec September 24, 2023

Pyschology Today article by Marc Bekoff

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