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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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 18 2021 | Sara Streeter

Dogs Can Be A Lifeline For Guardians Experiencing Homelessness

Among those experiencing homelessness, companion animal guardianship is common. But while these animals offer benefits, they also make it harder to access support services and permanent shelter. READ MORE

May 11 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

Plant-Based Cats Are Healthier, According To Guardians

Guardians feeding their cats plant-based diets report more ideal cat body condition scores, less disease, and better overall health. READ MORE

May 3 2021 | Ana Alvarelhão

U.S. Veterinarians And Death By Suicide

Veterinarians in clinical and nonclinical positions have a higher risk of suicide compared to the general U.S. population. How can advocates help? READ MORE

Apr 21 2021 | Nick Greenaway

Greyhound Racing: A Winnable Issue

In this blog and Faunalytics Factsheet, Nick Greenaway outlines the current state of greyhound racing globally, and why it's an industry that we can and should fight to end. READ MORE

Apr 21 2021 | Nick Greenaway

Vấn đề về đua chó Greyhound (chó săn xám): Chiến thắng là có thể

Trong blog Faunalytics này, Nick Greenaway miêu tả thực trạng hiện tại của việc đua chó săn xám trên toàn cầu và lý do tại sao chúng ta có thể và nên đấu tranh để chấm dứt ngành công nghiệp này. READ MORE

Apr 19 2021 | Lynda Korimboccus

Supporting Support Dogs: Mitigating Risk From Interactions With Kids

A review of studies spanning a decade finds that the quality of life of assistance, therapy, and companion dogs must inform best practices for child-dog interactions. READ MORE

Apr 1 2021 | Lukas Jasiunas

An Integrated System To Fight Companion Animal Abandonment

This paper proposes an integrated system involving caretaker accreditation, breeding oversight, and liability insurance to reduce companion animal abandonment. READ MORE

Mar 29 2021 | Beth Snyder

The Problem With Picking Up Your Pup Prematurely

In spite of current guidelines, some dog guardians still bring home their pups before they are eight weeks old and without seeing their mothers first. READ MORE

Mar 24 2021 | Carol Glasser

Attitudes Towards Spay / Neuter In The U.S.

A study and blog post from Faunalytics alumna Carol Glasser looks at support for spay/neuter in the U.S., and finds interesting and actionable results across a range of demographics. READ MORE

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