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

Dec 23 2011 | Faunalytics

2011 U.S. Animal Protection Laws Rankings

A report by Animal Legal Defense Fund has ranked every U.S. state by its animal cruelty laws with Maine being one of the best and Idaho being one of the worst. READ MORE

Dec 19 2011 | Faunalytics

The AP-Petside.com Poll

This annual poll by Ap-Petside.com asked people about their companion animals, where they obtained them, and how many companions they have, among other questions. READ MORE

Dec 9 2011 | Faunalytics

Oregon Surveys Veterinarians About Scope Of Illegal Practice

This survey asked veterinarians on their knowledge and attitudes towards non-veterinarians providing medical services, often illegally, to animals. READ MORE

Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

How The Meet Your Match Program Can Combat Big Black Dog Syndrome

The biggest problem thwarting black dog and cat adoptions is a lack of interest in their website photograph (potential adopters are simply not drawn to the animal). READ MORE

Dec 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Why Color Matters: How Color Symbolism And Social Memory Impact Big Black Dog Syndrome

The color-based discrimination that black dogs and cats face may be so deeply engrained in US culture that it is acted upon unconsciously. READ MORE

Dec 5 2011 | Faunalytics

The Effectiveness Of Tags And Microchips For Companion Animals

In shelters, only a tiny portion of companion animals are reclaimed, but with the use of microchips the return rate is 2.5x higher for dogs and 20x higher for cats. READ MORE

Dec 4 2011 | Faunalytics

Children With Learning Disabilities With Therapy Dogs

Researchers have found that animal-assisted therapy was more effective in assisting children with Down Syndrome to focus than using a toy dog. READ MORE

Dec 1 2011 | Faunalytics

Animal Healthcare Product Spending On The Rise

In 2010 spending for disease preventing animal drugs rose 8%, with much of this increase being used by factory farming. READ MORE

Nov 29 2011 | Faunalytics

An Integrative Approach To Personality Research In Anthrozoology

Researchers examined the personality traits of people to compare with the personality traits of their companion animals, using 50 different measurement items. READ MORE

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