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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

veterinarian examining white rabbit with stethoscope

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

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

Oct 16 2026 Emily Zomoroudi

In the Spotlight

Oct 8 2025 | Maria Schurr

Adoption Without Adversity: BIPOC Experiences In Companion Animal Acquisition

Despite adoption through a rescue or shelter being a highly ethical route in finding an animal companion, BIPOC-identifying individuals risk facing discrimination and rejection along the way. How can we make adoption a more empathetic and equitable experience? READ MORE

Oct 3 2025 | Jessica Whiting

Complex Environments Offer Welfare Gains For Bearded Dragons

Bearded dragons in enriched housing were more active and less anxious than those in standard, barren conditions, indicating improved welfare. READ MORE

Oct 1 2025 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – October 2025

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about hammerhead shark fishing, the impact of playtime on cat hunting behavior, air pollution from industrial animal farms, and more. READ MORE

Oct 1 2025 | Dung Nguyen

An Overview Of The Global Terrestrial Invertebrate Trade

The global trade in terrestrial invertebrates is increasing, creating serious threats to biodiversity. READ MORE

Sep 30 2025 | Jennifer Rao

Shelter Animal Anxiety: What Shelters Are Doing To Help

A survey reveals how shelters address fear and anxiety in cats and dogs and what influences their treatment choices. READ MORE

Sep 22 2025 | Jenny Amphaeris

Toying With Behavioral Change: Encouraging Play With Cats

An online campaign encouraged daily playtime with cats, offering potential ways to overcome the barriers that often prevent guardians from engaging in this important activity. READ MORE

Sep 17 2025 | Jessica Whiting

Common Veterinary Drugs Pose Hidden Threat To Garden Birds

Insecticides previously banned in farming have been found in the nests of blue tits and great tits from a surprising source: companion animal fur. READ MORE

Sep 12 2025 | Jennifer Rao

How Support May Help Dogs Stay Adopted

Data shows that most adopted dogs face issues early on. But with the right support, shelters and rescues may be able to help most stay in homes. READ MORE

Sep 9 2025 | Patrick Juric

Reducing Prejudice Can Lead To Dietary Changes

Results from a pair of experiments suggest that taking an animal’s perspective can help reduce a person’s animal product consumption. READ MORE