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Jan 18 2012 | Faunalytics

Dogs Respond Appropriately To Cues of Humans’ Attentional Focus

Researchers found that dogs had higher levels of response when an instructor was looking at them. READ MORE

Jan 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Poll: Euthanasia To Control Shelter Population Is Unpopular

70% of people oppose killing companion animals unless they have “unfavorable” characteristics and behavior traits. READ MORE

Jan 10 2012 | Faunalytics

Labels And The Treatment Of Animals

This study found that attitudes on the maltreatment of animals change depending on the species, with there being a lower tolerance for maltreatment in various species over others. READ MORE

Jan 9 2012 | Faunalytics

New Poll Reveals Americans Often Treat Companion Animals Like Humans

Half of U.S. adults feel as though their companion animals are as much a part of their family as people. READ MORE

Jan 6 2012 | Faunalytics

Many Companion Animals Go Without Yearly Vet Visits

Of companion animal guardian respondents, 80% had taken their animal to the vet this year and those who didn’t cited cost as the main factor not to. READ MORE

Dec 19 2011 | Faunalytics

The AP-Petside.com Poll

This annual poll by Ap-Petside.com asked people about their companion animals, where they obtained them, and how many companions they have, among other questions. READ MORE

Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

How The Meet Your Match Program Can Combat Big Black Dog Syndrome

The biggest problem thwarting black dog and cat adoptions is a lack of interest in their website photograph (potential adopters are simply not drawn to the animal). READ MORE

Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Why Color Matters: How Color Symbolism And Social Memory Impact Big Black Dog Syndrome

The color-based discrimination that black dogs and cats face may be so deeply engrained in US culture that it is acted upon unconsciously. READ MORE

Dec 5 2011 | Faunalytics

The Effectiveness Of Tags And Microchips For Companion Animals

In shelters, only a tiny portion of companion animals are reclaimed, but with the use of microchips the return rate is 2.5x higher for dogs and 20x higher for cats. READ MORE

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