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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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

May 29 2024 | Abby Steketee

Insights On Animal Advocacy Funding In Africa

This report estimates that farmed animals received less than 2% of all animal-related funding in Africa in 2020. READ MORE

May 21 2024 | Alyssa Hanes

What Influences Fear Of Thunder In Dogs?

Many companion dogs are afraid of thunder. Research shows how guardians' actions and home environment affect their dogs’ fear development. READ MORE

May 13 2024 | Katy Myers

The Experience Of Being A Reactive Dog Guardian

This research found that reactive dogs and their guardians are often misunderstood, which can lead to unique challenges and mixed emotions for those going through it. READ MORE

May 3 2024 | María Schilling

Addressing Challenges In Shelter Animal Adoption

Facing shelter overcrowding and a downturn in animal adoptions, this report explores why U.S. consumers may be reluctant to adopt companion animals. READ MORE

May 1 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – May 2024

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about monkeys used in research, the prevalence of in-ovo sexing in the E.U., cultivated meat in the U.K., and more. READ MORE

Apr 30 2024 | Natasha Barrett

Helping Shelter Dogs Through Short-Term Outings

This study found that brief fostering stays and trips outside a shelter can improve shelter dogs’ adoption outcomes. READ MORE

Apr 22 2024 | Natasha Barrett

The Impacts Of Conventional Cat And Dog Food

This study explores the environmental and farmed animal welfare impacts of companion cat and dog diets compared to human diets. READ MORE

Apr 16 2024 | Thyl Moors

How Social Factors Impact Our Dogs’ Health

This study highlights the effects of social variables (such as income or home stability) on dog health, including how these effects vary throughout a dog’s lifespan. READ MORE

Apr 3 2024 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – April 2024

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about agricultural land use, the influence of big ag on academic research, precision fermented egg products, and more. READ MORE

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