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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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

Aug 17 2009 | Faunalytics

Member Of Over 71 Million U.S. Households Ignored By Universal Healthcare

In the U.S., 71.4 million households have at least one companion animal that is probably uninsured, despite the fact that Americans spend more than $12 billion every year on veterinary care. READ MORE

Aug 14 2009 | Faunalytics

Most Will Spend Anything To Save Their Animal’s Life

Based on this self-selected survey, 70% of companion animal owners would pay any amount to save their animal’s life. READ MORE

Aug 11 2009 | Faunalytics

Here’s Paws For Thought: Are Cats Left Or Right Handed?

Researchers studying pet cat behaviors found that cats do indeed have a paw preference and there is a strong correlation between paw preference and gender in cats. READ MORE

Aug 9 2009 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals And Travelling With Their Guardians

This survey asked companion animal guardians on where their animals live while the owners travel. READ MORE

Aug 7 2009 | Faunalytics

Top Companion Animal Health Insurance Claims Of 2008

The article details the most common reasons for companion animals going to the vet, with the top ten conditions accounting for almost 25% of all companion animal insurance claims. READ MORE

Aug 4 2009 | Faunalytics

Effects Of Pets On Asthma Development

Children who have been exposed to companion animals at 3 months of age had significantly lower prevalence to sensitivity to inhalant allergens at 8 years old. READ MORE

Jul 24 2009 | Faunalytics

A Dog In The Healthcare Fight

Spending on health care for both companion animals and people has outgrown the rate of general economic growth. READ MORE

Jul 20 2009 | Faunalytics

Companion Animal Businesses Prove To Be Recession Proof

The companion animal business sector is going strong regardless of the recent economic troubles and is anticipated to generate $2.7 billion in sales during 2009. READ MORE

Jul 17 2009 | Faunalytics

Dog Bites In Amarillo, Texas

Dog bites in Amarillo, Texas have decreased from 623 in 2007 to 500 in 2008, alongside a significant decrease in dog euthanizations in the area. READ MORE

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