Research: do sanctuary interactions change beliefs and diets?

What began as a Grade 8 science fair project — Does Knowledge Increase Empathy and Compassion towards Animals and the Environment — revealed that children do have the ability to be compassionate towards animals, and will act empathetically if provided with the knowledge to do so.

Our current research, Do Sanctuary Farm Animal Interactions affect Dietary Choices and Beliefs, is being conducted with support from the University of Winnipeg Psychology department. It is confirming the importance of farm animal interactions as a means to change people’s beliefs and diets.