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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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

In the Spotlight

Apr 26 2010 | Faunalytics

U.S. Dogs And Cats Engage In Risky Behavior

A survey of companion animal owners has found that their animals engage in risky behaviours such as drinking from the toilet, pressing their noses against the window and eating crumbs off the floor. READ MORE

Apr 21 2010 | Faunalytics

Unwanted Dogs In Japan Face Almost Certain Death

Stray dogs in Japan are euthanized at a rate of 70% a year with rural areas being even higher. Compared to Britain where 6-9% of dogs are euthanized every year, Japan has an incredibly serious issue with euthanizing their companion animals. READ MORE

Apr 12 2010 | Faunalytics

RSPCA: Poll Shows Two Out Of Three Dog Owners Back New Dog License

The majority of dog owners support a government sponsored license scheme to assist with companion animal overpopulation. READ MORE

Apr 12 2010 | Faunalytics

National Companion Animal Owner Survey Finds People Prefer Animal Companionship Over Human

Given a choice, companion animal guardians would choose their animals over human companionship if they were stuck on a desert island. READ MORE

Apr 4 2010 | Faunalytics

Trap/Neuter/Return On Stray Cat Solutions Analysis

The evidence shows that TNR programs are an effective and workable method for long-term population of stray cat populations, reducing shelter intake significantly. READ MORE

Mar 30 2010 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals Are Seen As Part Of The Family By Three in Four

75% of companion animal owners view their animal as a part of the family, with women being particularly close to their animal. READ MORE

Mar 22 2010 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals Put To Sleep Due To Veterinary Treatment Costs

The high costs of paying for animal medical treatment has led to companion animal owners opting for euthanization over paying for the recommended health treatment. READ MORE

Mar 22 2010 | Faunalytics

Americans Confess – Wags Speak Louder Than Words

This study found that most U.S. adults believe they share a deep bond with their dogs with 34% believing they have had an entire conversation with their dog. READ MORE

Mar 16 2010 | Faunalytics

Lock ‘Em Up And Throw Away The Key? Community Opinions Regarding Current Animal Abuse Penalties

A sample in Central Queensland, has found that over two thirds of people thought it very or extremely important for the criminal justice system to take animal abuse seriously with current legislation not being strong enough. READ MORE

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