Companion Animals

Research relating to cats, dogs, birds, and other companion animals including rescue, sheltering, adoptions, and population.

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What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

The sharp rise in veterinary care costs in recent years has created significant challenges for companion animal welfare. This article takes a closer look at how countries like Germany, Greece, the U.K., and the U.S. are approaching the issue. READ MORE

What Can Be Done About The Rising Costs Of Veterinary Care?

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

In the Spotlight

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

Mar 22 2021 | Beth Snyder

Public Weighs In On Animal Welfare And Animal Rights

Focus groups reveal how people form attitudes about animals, what they think about animal welfare and animal rights, and how they might be swayed. READ MORE

Mar 2 2021 | Faunalytics

Popcorn And Wheek: British Guinea Pigs Are Doing Well

An online survey of guardians suggests that most guinea pigs in the U.K. are well cared for. This article discusses guinea pig welfare and how we can improve it. READ MORE

Feb 23 2021 | Ana Alvarelhão

How Different Training Methods Affect Companion Dogs’ Welfare

Aversive-based training methods result in poorer welfare for companion dogs, both within and outside the training context. READ MORE

Feb 2 2021 | Sara Streeter

Compassion Fatigue: Caring Until It Hurts

Working in an animal shelter is stressful and emotionally draining. For those who consider it a calling, there are healthy ways to stave off compassion fatigue. READ MORE

Jan 18 2021 | Sara Streeter

What Dogs Can Teach Us About Global Challenges

Humans face a long list of global challenges. Using our relationship with dogs as a template, researchers show how an interdisciplinary approach can help us move forward. READ MORE

Jan 5 2021 | Sara Streeter

On Our Way To No Kill

Best Friends Animal Society set a goal for all shelters in the U.S. to become no-kill by 2025. Their annual report shows us where we still have work to do. READ MORE

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