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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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Integrating Companion Animals Into Healthcare And Social Services

Mar 9 2026 Jenny Amphaeris

While companion animals can boost their guardian’s well-being, the responsibility of caring for them often leads people to delay or refuse healthcare and social services. Considering companion animals within these systems could benefit both humans and animals alike. READ MORE

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Integrating Companion Animals Into Healthcare And Social Services

While companion animals can boost their guardian’s well-being, the responsibility of caring for them often leads people to delay or refuse healthcare and social services. Considering companion animals within these systems could benefit both humans and animals alike. READ MORE

Mar 9 2026 Jenny Amphaeris

In the Spotlight

Sep 25 2011 | Faunalytics

Dr. Emily Weiss Discusses “Naked Data” and Mythbusting

I recently had the pleasure of asking a few questions of the ASPCA's Dr. Emily Weiss, an animal behaviorist and leader in the area of companion animal advocacy. READ MORE

Sep 22 2011 | Faunalytics

Progress Made On Reducing Dog And Cat Euthanasia Rates

There has been significant progress on reducing euthanasia rates in companion animals with only 3% of companion animals being euthanized nowadays as opposed to 25% in the 1970s. READ MORE

Sep 14 2011 | Faunalytics

Retention Of Provided Identification For Dogs And Cats

In a study testing providing free ID tags to companion animals during veterinary visits, a majority of the companion animals still used the ID tag several weeks later. READ MORE

Sep 7 2011 | Faunalytics

Protocol For Preparing The Loss Of A Companion Animal

This chapter discusses research on the loss of a companion animal and how to prepare for the death of a companion animal. READ MORE

Sep 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Short-Term Interaction Between Dogs And Their Owners

This study explored the interactions between humans and their dog companions, and found that there are positive physical outcomes for both the dog and the human. READ MORE

Sep 2 2011 | Faunalytics

First Strike: The Violence Connection

Violence against animals can be an indicator of other crimes such as domestic violence against humans, can expose a history of family violence, and can suggest at-risk youths. READ MORE

Aug 31 2011 | Faunalytics

Dog Attacks And Breed Discrimination

In 1996 the CDC reported that there were 4.7 million dog bites in 1994, a figure that has been used to create discriminatory laws against dogs. READ MORE

Aug 30 2011 | Faunalytics

Dog Attack Deaths And Maimings, U.S. And Canada

This study of the U.S. and Canada presents information on dog attacks based on the dogs’ breed, the number of victims and the number of deaths. READ MORE

Aug 21 2011 | Faunalytics

Ranked Nonprofits: National Animal Welfare, Rights, & Protection 2011

170 experts identified as working in the animal protection field suggested what organizations are currently making the greatest impact in the field. READ MORE

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