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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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 24 2023 | karol orzechowski

Invertebrate Fundamentals: What We Included And What We Left Out

Our eighth Fundamental looks at the vast world of invertebrates — a category of animals that includes everyone from fruit flies to octopi — and explores just how much we don’t know about them. READ MORE

May 22 2023 | Lindsey Stowell

Animal Protection Services Need Community Engagement

Animal control officers deal with animals as well as humans on a daily basis. This study explores officers' personal experiences and challenges with community engagement. READ MORE

May 19 2023 | Kevin Xia

Media Narratives And Public Opinion On Animal Cruelty

Media reports can give us glimpses of insight into what the public thinks about a given topic. This study examines reports about animal cruelty cases in Australia, and what the public thinks of the penalties. READ MORE

May 16 2023 | Narges Kalantari

Sharing Our Animal Welfare Program Knowledge

It’s important for advocates to share what we know as we collectively work to help animals. This study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with different equid welfare programs. READ MORE

May 4 2023 | Trent Davidson

Perception Of Short-Muzzled Dog Breeds As Cute

Brachycephalic dogs are often described as cuter than other dogs. However, this may not be the only reason why people seek them out. READ MORE

May 3 2023 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – May 2023

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about vets and the internet, large carnivore distribution, plant-based milk's effect on dairy milk sales, and more. READ MORE

May 1 2023 | Katy Myers

Tourism And Free-Ranging Dogs: A Risky Combination

Free ranging dogs can create a variety of issues for ecosystems. This study found that they often follow tourists into protected natural areas where they may pose a problem for conservation. READ MORE

Apr 25 2023 | Trent Davidson

Strengthening Human-Rabbit Relationships

Whether rabbits have positive relationships with humans may depend on their background and how well their needs are met. READ MORE

Apr 14 2023 | Léo

How Internet Surfing Affects Our Veterinary Visits

As animal guardians rely more and more on the internet for medical information, how does this affect their relationships with veterinarians and their decisions about their animals' health? READ MORE

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