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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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

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Nov 30 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – December 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about monkeys used in animal research, investment in meat and dairy companies, the uptake of plant-based meat in Africa, and more! READ MORE

Nov 29 2022 | Trent Davidson

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Little is known about the medium- and long-term behavior and outcomes of cats adopted from hoarded homes. A recent study found that such animals are just as “adoptable” as other cats. READ MORE

Nov 23 2022 | Brooke Haggerty

A Culture Of Competition: How Charitable Giving Perpetuates Inequity

In this blog, Faunalytics’ Executive Director Brooke Haggerty discusses inequity in fundraising and shines a spotlight on ten organizations to consider supporting this giving season. READ MORE

Nov 22 2022 | Cian Hamilton

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Shelters are always on the lookout for strategies that may bolster adoption rates. This study examines how the introduction of a training program for shelter dogs affected adoption rates. READ MORE

Nov 16 2022 | Precious Hose

Local Action For Animals As A Stepping Stone To State Protections

This Faunalytics study looks at whether local laws have laid the groundwork for laws at the state level of government, and whether this is a viable avenue for creating meaningful change for animals. READ MORE

Nov 2 2022 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – November 2022

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about dairy cow grazing, elephant ranges, the importance of sleep for dogs, and more. READ MORE

Nov 1 2022 | Susan Gabriel

Small Animal Supplies: Are They Welfare-Friendly?

This study highlights important safety concerns for some of the most widely-used supplies in small companion animal care. READ MORE

Oct 25 2022 | Kerri Tenniswood

Your Dog Needs Sleep, Too

Like humans, high-quality sleep is important to dogs. This study explores the relationship between dog sleep characteristics and their behavioral responses in a home environment. READ MORE

Oct 13 2022 | Tania Luna

New Evidence That Fishes Can Play

Many animals play, but are fishes among them? To find out, researchers observed various species of fishes reacting to laser light pointers. READ MORE

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