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April 29, 2009

 

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Beneficial Effects of Pet Ownership on Some Aspects of Human Health and Behavior

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/28/2009;

Original Item from 1991

 

 

 

 

Research conducted in 1991 by the University of Cambridge found that first-time pet owners reported a significant reduction in minor health problems during the first month following getting their pet, and this benefit was sustained in dog owners for the entire 10 months of the study.

by University of Cambridge

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3235

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Difference Between Information and Intelligence

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 4/27/2009

 

 

 

 

We're all swimming in an ocean of information. The data produced by our advocacy efforts are already voluminous enough without also considering the data from other nonprofits, academic researchers, the government, etc. The first challenge for advocates is to determine which data are meaningful and which are useless. The second challenge is turning

all of that raw data into "actionable intelligence" that we can use to launch, evaluate, and improve our campaigns.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3233

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Business of Urban Animals Survey: The Facts and Statistics on Companion Animals in Canada

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 4/25/2009;

Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This online survey of pet owners and non-owners across Canada was conducted to provide a source of reliable statistics to help legislators in their efforts to develop urban animal strategies that create and sustain healthy communities for pets and people in Canada.

by Various Sources

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3231

 

 

 

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Humane Society University

 

 

New External Resource, Entered on 4/23/2009

 

 

 

 

Humane Society University provides training and education to animal advocates to teach skills that can help maximize their ability to help animals. They currently offer several instructor-led and self-paced courses relating to research, including "Measuring Effectiveness,Better Information for Better Decisions: Statistics, Surveys and Scorecards," and "Building an Effective Campaign: Research and Planning."

by Humane Society University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3241

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital May Take Up Arms Against a Kangaroo Glut

 

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New Research Citation, Entered on 4/22/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

The capital city of Australia, Canberra, is overpopulated with kangaroos. However, a government survey finds that more than 80% of residents believe the wild kangaroos should stay, though another survey found that 17% of area drivers have collided with a kangaroo at least once.

by Associated Press

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3227