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April 15, 2009

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Top Cat Friendly Cities Named

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/14/2009;

Original Item from 2009

According to

the nonprofit CATalyst Council, based on a set of specific criteria, Tampa (FL), Phoenix (AZ), and San Francisco (CA) ranked as the top three cat-friendly cities in the United States.

by CATalyst Council

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3220

Many Donors Giving Smaller Charitable Contributions to Fewer Organizations

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/13/2009;

Original Item from 2009

The Harris Poll examined the behaviors and attitudes of people who give money or time to charitable organizations or advocate for them, and how their behavior has changed as a result of the economy. Almost half (45%) of these people report that their giving and their volunteering have not changed, but many people are giving to fewer organizations (24%) or giving smaller amounts (31%). In addition, 6% are not making any donations and 7%20are volunteering less. [Excerpted from Harris report]

by Harris Interactive

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3216

Owners "Unconcerned at Fat Pets"

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/12/2009;

Original Item from 2009

According to a survey of households in the United Kingdom, the majority of pet owners are concerned about their companion animals' size, but most believe that there is nothing they can do about their pets' weight.

by Pet Food Manufacturers' Association (PFMA)

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3214

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New Zealanders Oppose Plans to Resume Live Sheep Trade

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/11/2009;

Original Item from 2009

The New Zealand government has disclosed that it is close to reaching an agreement with Saudi Arabia to resume the export of live sheep for slaughter. This announcement comes despite survey results showing that only 26% of New Zealanders support resuming the country's live sheep trade.

by Nielsen Company

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3215

Very Large Majorities of Americans Believe Big Companies, PACs, Political Lobbyists and the News Media Have Too Much Power...

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/10/2009;

Original Item from 2009

Large majorities (over 80%) of those in the U.S. believe that big companies, political action committees, political lobbyists, and the news media have too much political influence. A much smaller proportion (19%) believe that nonprofit organizations have too much power, while 71% believe they have too little political power in Washington.

by Harris Interactive

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3209

Animal Tracker Finds Increase in Awareness, Discussion of Animal Issues

New Blog Entry, HRC Independent Study, Entered on 4/8/2009

HRC recently made available results from the second wave of our A

nimal Tracker survey of animal-related attitudes and behavior. The goal of the Animal Tracker is to measure changes in opinions and behavior over time and Wave 2 shows some interesting differences compared with Wave 1 (2008). One of the biggest changes was an increase in awareness and discussion of animal protection issues.

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3224