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

In the Spotlight

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

The Animal Tracker (Wave 3 – March 2010)

This article describes the Wave 3 of Faunalytic's annual survey that details attitudes and behavior towards animals by U.S. adults. READ MORE

Jul 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Omnibus Survey Results

Covers a broad range of issues, focusing on companion animals, opinions of animal protection groups, and animal experimentation. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Frequency Of Lost Dogs And Cats

93% of lost dogs were recovered, while only 75% of lost cats were recovered, with cats returning more often by themselves and dogs found by searching. READ MORE

Jul 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Ambiguous Terrain Of Companion Animals In Children’s Stories

An analysis of children’s animal stories found both positive messages in regard to condemning animal cruelty, and negative messages of enforcing the commodification and ownership of companion animals. READ MORE

Jul 5 2012 | Faunalytics

Britons Call For Hunting Ban; Americans And Canadians Reject It

According to a poll British people are more concerned than American and Canadians when it comes to some issues of animal cruelty but not to other animal related issues READ MORE

Jun 11 2012 | Faunalytics

Workforce Needs In Veterinary Medicine

The following report addresses the veterinary profession in the U.S., discussing its impact on animals, society, and diseases. The report seeks to broaden peoples understanding of the veterinary profession and increase demand for veterinary research. READ MORE

May 30 2012 | Justin Portela

Farm Animal-Assisted Intervention For People With Clinical Depression

This study tests whether interaction with cows on a farm improves symptoms of clinical depression in people and finds significant decreases in depression, indicating that interaction with farm animals may be a successful intervention for clinical depression. READ MORE