Welfare Science

Animal Welfare: Communicating with Non-Advocates

Effectively communicating animal welfare concerns to people who do not already identify as animal advocates requires different approaches than preaching to the converted.

Key Facts

Welfare Considerations

Reaching beyond existing welfare advocates to mainstream audiences requires connecting welfare to values people already hold - family, health, fairness, environment. Positive, achievable messages outperform guilt-based appeals for most audiences.

What You Can Do