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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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 14 2017 | Faunalytics

Housing The “Unwanted” Horses Of The U.S.A.

With about 200,000 horses unwanted each year in the U.S., finding homes for them is crucial and difficult. This review looks at potential solutions. READ MORE

Nov 6 2017 | Lukas Jasiunas

Companion Animal Diets: Veg Vs. Meat-Based

Both cats and dogs may thrive on vegetarian diets, but people need to regularly monitor and correct deficiencies through appropriate dietary additives. READ MORE

Nov 1 2017 | Faunalytics

Just The Facts, Ma’am … Or Maybe Not!

Are we holding on to outdated beliefs just to make our brains comfortable? Inga Fricke explains how challenging our biases can help us save more pets. READ MORE

Oct 13 2017 | Florence Williams

Cat Urine Extract As A Feral Cat Management Tool

Study finds that cat urine solvent can help to manage feral cats in various ways, and may even be an effective scent lure for other wild small felids. READ MORE

Oct 12 2017 | Owen Rogers

‘Capacity For Care’ As A Cat Shelter Management Model

A review of "Capacity For Care" finds that this management model helps to increase adoptions, decrease euthanasia, and reduce infectious disease spread. READ MORE

Oct 6 2017 | Linda Tyler

Companion Animals, Anthropomorphism, And Sociality

This study looks at how people may view their companion animals as more or less human-like depending on their own sociality. READ MORE

Sep 27 2017 | Faunalytics

10 Reasons Dogs And Cats Linger In Shelters

What are the reasons that dogs and cats may not be adopted from animal shelters in the U.S. and abroad? We share 10 of them and the supporting research. READ MORE

Sep 22 2017 | Faunalytics

Reducing Kenneled Dogs’ Stress Levels with Audiobooks

Playing audiobooks may reduce anxious behavior in kennelled dogs and positively impact their welfare. READ MORE

Sep 21 2017 | Faunalytics

Exploring The International Trade In Amphibians

The international trade in amphibians is dynamic, and conservation concerns have multiplied recently, requiring a reappraisal of data capture and reporting. READ MORE

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