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Companion Animals

Research relating to cats, dogs, birds, and other companion animals including rescue, sheltering, adoptions, and population.

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Compassion Under Pressure: A Study Of U.S. Animal Shelter Staff Well-Being

Oct 15 2025 Peter Wolf

A survey reveals an unusual combination of high compassion satisfaction and high secondary traumatic stress scores in animal shelter staff across the U.S., suggesting the need for resources to mitigate the impact of job-related stress. READ MORE

woman holding small white dog animal shelter

Compassion Under Pressure: A Study Of U.S. Animal Shelter Staff Well-Being

A survey reveals an unusual combination of high compassion satisfaction and high secondary traumatic stress scores in animal shelter staff across the U.S., suggesting the need for resources to mitigate the impact of job-related stress. READ MORE

Oct 15 2025 Peter Wolf

In the Spotlight

Nov 6 2025 | Meghann Cant

Troubling Trends In Companion Animal Adoption

Although financial and housing barriers to companion animal adoption are growing in Canada and the U.S., there are key opportunities for advocates to take action. READ MORE

Nov 5 2025 | Meghann Cant

Faunalytics Index – November 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about the enforcement of U.K. farmed animal welfare laws, ocean theme parks in China, BIPOC adoption experiences, and more. READ MORE

Oct 30 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

The Ethics Of Using AI To Talk To Animals

For as long as humans have been able to imagine other minds, we’ve wanted to speak to animals. With the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence models, scientists believe we may only be a few years away from a world where we talk to animals — and they talk back. READ MORE

Oct 23 2025 | Elena Schaller

Tackling Burnout Among Veterinary Nurses And Technicians

Animal care staff are at high risk of burnout, but experts say that better communication, leadership, and workplace culture can make a real difference. READ MORE

Oct 15 2025 | Peter Wolf

Compassion Under Pressure: A Study Of U.S. Animal Shelter Staff Well-Being

A survey reveals an unusual combination of high compassion satisfaction and high secondary traumatic stress scores in animal shelter staff across the U.S., suggesting the need for resources to mitigate the impact of job-related stress. READ MORE

Oct 8 2025 | Maria Schurr

Adoption Without Adversity: BIPOC Experiences In Companion Animal Acquisition

Despite adoption through a rescue or shelter being a highly ethical route in finding an animal companion, BIPOC-identifying individuals risk facing discrimination and rejection along the way. How can we make adoption a more empathetic and equitable experience? READ MORE

Oct 3 2025 | Jessica Whiting

Complex Environments Offer Welfare Gains For Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons in enriched housing were more active and less anxious than those in standard, barren conditions, indicating improved welfare. READ MORE

Oct 1 2025 | Meghann Cant

Faunalytics Index – October 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about hammerhead shark fishing, the impact of playtime on cat hunting behavior, air pollution from industrial animal farms, and more. READ MORE

Oct 1 2025 | Dung Nguyen

An Overview Of The Global Terrestrial Invertebrate Trade

The global trade in terrestrial invertebrates is increasing, creating serious threats to biodiversity. READ MORE

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