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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Number Of Animals Killed In The Shelter System

This article examined the colossal number of shelter deaths in the U.S. and the increases in number over recent years. READ MORE

Aug 15 2011 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals In Yurts And Cabins

81% of companion animal owners disagreed with a prohibition on companion animals in yurts and cabins. READ MORE

Aug 14 2011 | Faunalytics

The Link Between Animal Abuse And Family Violence

When animals in a home are abused it is a telling sign that the household might not be safe, with 88% of homes that had physical child abuse also had animals abused. READ MORE

Aug 12 2011 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals On Human Health And Well-Being

Due to extensive media coverage there is a commonly held belief that companion animals improve their guardians overall health but an evaluation of studies finds conflicting results. READ MORE

Aug 9 2011 | Faunalytics

Companion Animal, Depression And Survival In Patients Following Myocardial Infarction

A lack of a companion animal after a heart attack increases depression and is a significant factor relating to long-term survivability. READ MORE

Aug 7 2011 | Faunalytics

The Pet Attitude Scale (PAS)

The author argues that the PAS scale, which has been in use since 1981, has been and still is a valuable form of measurement on attitudes towards companion animals. The author later on suggests various forms of future research. READ MORE

Aug 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Difference In Attitude Towards Animal Neglect And Animal Abuse

This study explored attitudes toward animal abuse and animal and found that differences in attitudes steamed from gender. The same conclusion was found in differences in relationships by type of animal. READ MORE

Jul 28 2011 | Faunalytics

Exotic Animal Companions And The Personality Of Their Guardians

Survey results have shown that personality may affect the choice of companion animals but in different directions for the two sexes. READ MORE

Jul 19 2011 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals Taking Blame For Environmental Problems

There are a number of valid concerns regarding companion animals and the environment, including meat in animal food adding to environmental degradation but the author argues this does not take all factors into consideration. READ MORE

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