Companion Animals

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

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What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

The sharp rise in veterinary care costs in recent years has created significant challenges for companion animal welfare. This article takes a closer look at how countries like Germany, Greece, the U.K., and the U.S. are approaching the issue. READ MORE

What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

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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

Jul 27 2012 | Faunalytics

Construct Validity Of Animal Assisted Therapy And Activities: How Important Is The Animal In AAT?

In this study, the author conducts meta analyses and literature reviews of past studies using both animal assisted methods and others. READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Faunalytics

7/10 Of U.S. Adults Wrongly Believe HSUS Is A Pet-Shelter “Umbrella Group”

Although 79% of U.S. adults know the Humane Society of the United States, a majority of them seem to misunderstand what the HSUS does. READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Japanese Public Opinion Survey On Companion Animals

This survey of Japanese adults examined their attitudes towards companion animals, the reasons for having them and regulations on companion animals, among other questions. READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Maddie

In First Annual Kindness Index: Americans say we Have ‘Moral Obligation’ to Protect Animals

A majority of Americans love their pets and believe they have a "moral obligation" to protect animals, but that they are "not yet taking action." READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Biophilia In Animal-Assisted Interventions–Fad Or Fact?

This article discusses animal-assisted interventions and whether or not biophilia is associated with it. READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Maddie

Key Findings from a National Public Opinion Survey on Animal Protection and The Humane Society of the United States

Public attitudes toward animal protection, with emphasis on opinions of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and donors' opinions of The HSUS. READ MORE

Jul 26 2012 | Faunalytics

Veterinarian New Media Usage Study

Veterinarians are using new media tools to assist in their work with 20% of animal veterinarians having twitter and 70% of small veterinarians having websites. READ MORE

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Companion Animals

Mental Health Of Dogs Formerly Used As ‘Breeding Stock’

Primates As Companion Animals

Construct Validity Of Animal Assisted Therapy And Activities: How Important Is The Animal In AAT?

7/10 Of U.S. Adults Wrongly Believe HSUS Is A Pet-Shelter “Umbrella Group”

Japanese Public Opinion Survey On Companion Animals

In First Annual Kindness Index: Americans say we Have ‘Moral Obligation’ to Protect Animals

Biophilia In Animal-Assisted Interventions–Fad Or Fact?

Key Findings from a National Public Opinion Survey on Animal Protection and The Humane Society of the United States

Veterinarian New Media Usage Study

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