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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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

Oct 25 2007 | Faunalytics

The State Of Animal Welfare In The UK 2005

This research is a broad overview of important animal welfare issues concerning how animals in the UK are treated, how they are viewed by society, and what legislation is in place to protect them. READ MORE

Oct 22 2007 | Faunalytics

Ohioans’ Attitudes About Animal Welfare

In summary, Ohioans strongly believe in the importance of farm animal welfare, even though some will be used for meat and a majority own companion animals. READ MORE

Oct 22 2007 | Faunalytics

Veg*n Dog Health

Veg*n dogs are healthier than dogs on a carnivore diet, but the veg*n diet can lead to health problems that can be solved through the use of digestive enzymes. READ MORE

Oct 17 2007 | Faunalytics

Bad Behavior The Top Reason People Give Up Their Companion Animal

This survey of dog guardians who gave up their companion animals found that "bad behavior" of dogs caused 30% of dog relinquishments. READ MORE

Sep 28 2007 | Faunalytics

Industry Statistics And Trends [Companion Animal Ownership]

A summary of companion animal industry statistics for 2007 - 2008, sponsored by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. READ MORE

Sep 28 2007 | Faunalytics

Make Disaster Plans For Companion Animals, Too!

A majority of adults favour the idea of including companion animals in official rescue efforts and in disaster plans. READ MORE

Sep 26 2007 | Faunalytics

2003 Companion Animal Ownership On Rise U.S.

Companion animal guardianship is on the rise in the U.S. with 64.2 million households reporting that they lived with a companion animal in 2002. READ MORE

Sep 18 2007 | Faunalytics

Two Decades Of Evolving Companion Animal Ownership

This report details information on companion animal ownership, spending habits of companion animal owners and activities involving companion animals. READ MORE

Sep 18 2007 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals As Part Of The Family

According to this 2002 poll, consumers are increasingly considering their companion animals as part of the family. READ MORE

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