Companion Animals

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

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Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Aug 11 2026 Alyssa Hanes

Pit bulls are hounded by a bad reputation in the U.S., and advocates have fought hard to rehabilitate their image. This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012. READ MORE

Goodbye, BSL: The Public Is Changing Its Mind About Pit Bulls

Aug 11 2026 Alyssa Hanes

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Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Survey Reveals Majority Of Pet Owners Consider Kennel Boarding A “Necessary Evil”

33% of companion animal guardians have had a bad experience with kennel boarding with a majority believing that in-home sitting was the best option to look after their companion animal. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Reproduction Capability Of A Single Female Cat

The old myth of a wild cat producing 420,000 offspring in seven years has been de-bunked with the actual number being closer to one-hundred due to kitten mortality rates. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

AP-Petside Poll: Training, Not Nature, Makes Bully

This study asked U.S. respondents their attitudes on breed bans and found that the majority believe that training, not the dog breed, determines a dog's safety. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

The Facts And Statistics On Companion Animals In Canada

45% of Canadian households do not have companion animals and a high number of companion dogs have been spayed or neutered (79%). READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

American Kennel Club 21st Century Dog Owners Study

This study focused on the behaviors, attitudes and purchasing habits of dog owners and found that dog ownership has a significant influence on the lifestyle of people. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Shelter And Rescue Regulations Survey Results

A survey in Massachusetts has found that a significant amount of animal shelters import animals and that a majority surveyed support animal importation across state lines. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Dogs And Their Masters

This Russian poll asked respondents questions on their attitudes and views in respect to dogs and dog ownership. READ MORE

Aug 9 2012 | Faunalytics

Mental Health Of Dogs Formerly Used As ‘Breeding Stock’

Dogs used for breeding in “puppy farms” show signs of poor mental health, long term anxiety and fear due to unsuitable housing and environmental enrichment. READ MORE

Aug 4 2012 | Faunalytics

Primates As Companion Animals

79% of U.K. respondents believe that keeping primates as companion animals should be made illegal. READ MORE

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Companion Animals

Survey Reveals Majority Of Pet Owners Consider Kennel Boarding A “Necessary Evil”

Reproduction Capability Of A Single Female Cat

AP-Petside Poll: Training, Not Nature, Makes Bully

The Facts And Statistics On Companion Animals In Canada

American Kennel Club 21st Century Dog Owners Study

Shelter And Rescue Regulations Survey Results

Dogs And Their Masters

Mental Health Of Dogs Formerly Used As ‘Breeding Stock’

Primates As Companion Animals

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