News & Announcements

(2008) A new study, "Is there an animal welfare Kuznets Curve?" has just been published in the Journal of Ecological Economics (Volume 66, pages 478-491). If you wish to read the article but do not receive this journal, send an email to: info@firepaw.org with the words Kuznets Curve article request in the subject line, and you will receive a pdf-version.

FIREPAW's article written on the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA), based on a presentation on the same subject, has been accepted for publication and will soon be published in the Peace Studies Journal, a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary academic journal.

FIREPAW President interviewed for article on the Benefits of Having Pets

FIREPAW President and co-founder was interviewed as part of a piece in the Calgary Herald in Canada. The piece focuses on the Benefits of Having Pets and the human-animal bond. The article was written by journalist Meg de Jong. You can visit the Calgary Herald online at http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald or click here to read the article.

Guardians in the Bahamas

FIREPAW researchers assisted colleagues in the Bahamas in providing supporting statistics for their replication study of the FIREPAW research study on Companion Animals Guardians vs. Owners, comparing attitudes and behaviors of Bahamians versus North Americans on issues surrounding treatment norms of companion animals for publication in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal (Anthrozoos).

Hot off of the Press

The Breed Discrimination Study is finally available to the public!

(2007). Discrimination based on breed of domesticated dogs among insurance companies: Economic vs. interdisciplinary explanations. Journal of Social and Ecological Boundaries, (2.2), 56-84.

To read this article click here.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE BREED DISCRIMINATION STUDY:

Click here for Breed Discrimination Study Press Release
Click here for Breed Discrimination Study Executive Summary
Click here for Breed Discrimination Study Full Report

(2007). Meat as a bad habit: A case for positive feedback in consumption preferences leading to lock-in. Review of Social Economy, 65 (3): 319-348.

Recently Released

The FIREPAW research article, "Analysis of programs to reduce overpopulation of companion animals: Do no-kill adoption and low-cost spay/neuter programs merely cause substitution of sources?" was finally released to the academic community, as well as the general public, by Ecological Economics (a peer-reviewed, scientific journal). The article is based on long-term FIREPAW research on the most effective methods for reducing animal overpopulation. If you wish to read the article but do not receive this journal, send an email to: info@firepaw.org with the words *Overpopulation article request* in the subject line, and you will receive a pdf-version.

Teachers' Pet Projects

Over the past several months FIREPAW principals have designed and conducted several public seminars and college lectures on the topics of 'Changing Our Perceptions of Captive Animals', 'Stopping Animal Abuse', 'Animals as Economic Goods', and 'Companion Animal Overpopulation and Economics'.

Sometimes You Can Tell a Book by Its Cover

The book, Silent Victims: Recognizing and Stopping Abuse of the Family Pet , based on FIREPAW and other professionals' research and written by one of the cofounders of FIREPAW, Inc., is making its way into the hands of professionals who can make a difference. The book was also recently featured in a special presentation on animal abuse hosted by the Albany Public Library in Albany, New York. Additionally, education-based nonprofits and libraries across the country have begun adding the book to their collections. To order your copy click here.

Tales from the Podium turns to Tales in Print

One of FIREPAW's cofounders developed and presented paper presentations on the topics of 'The Social Construction of Economic Value' and 'Animal Ethics and World Trade' last year. Both presentations have recently been accepted as book chapters. The first presentation is a continuation of prior work on firm decision-making processes regarding animal welfare topics, including previous FIREPAW work on breed discrimination, animals in rental housing, meat production, and laboratory animal use. he second continues work on the impact of international trade rules on animal welfare. Both conferences had compilations made of selected articles. FIREPAW's article was included in both cases.

Animalistic Impressions

Once again one of FIREPAW's cofounders had artwork chosen for an international art exhibit. The artwork entitled, "The Least We Can Do" (minimalist ink drawing) was recently chosen for the Twentieth International Exhibition on Animals in Art by Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. To purchase a framed print of this work (or a print of the other works) click here.

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The Pen is Mightier than the Sword:

In addition to contributing articles and book reviews to the FIREPAW newsletter, both Josh and Pam have written novels and short stories concerning animals. Among these are two publications:

Angel of Death
In the Virginia Adversaria
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or contact:
Virginia Adversaria
P.O. Box 2349
Poquoson, VA 23662

The Salesman
In Mobius, The Journal of Social Change
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or contact:
Mobius Magazine
www.Mobiusmagazine.com