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

Sep 30 2014 | Florence Williams

Social Dimensions Of The Human–Avian Bond

This study sought to research the relationship between parrot companions and their guardians. READ MORE

Sep 30 2014 | Faunalytics

Fish Intelligence, Sentience and Ethics

The laddered concept of evolution is outdated and fishes' amazing abilities, need to be respected and taken seriously by ethicists. READ MORE

Sep 26 2014 | Florence Williams

Pets For Life – A New Community Understanding (2012)

Over half of companion animal guardians have never been to a veterinarian, with most people lacking access to basic healthcare for their companion animals. READ MORE

Sep 12 2014 | Florence Williams

The Effect Of Removal On The Behaviour And Physiology Of Shelter Dog Partners

Dogs that were separated from their roommates in animal shelters felt stress, with noticeable changes in their hormone and antibody levels. READ MORE

Sep 12 2014 | Faunalytics

Animal Tracker – Year 7

The most recent Faunalytics Animal Tracker survey continues to show strong support for humane education and many other animal advocacy tactics. READ MORE

Sep 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Dog Bites: Problems And Solutions

The following policy paper looks at the problem of dog bites, examines current legislation and offers more viable solutions to the issue. READ MORE

Sep 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Influence Of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)

Animal assisted therapy is an underused program with research suggesting that it assists teenage trauma survivors increase trust in relationships. Further research should be done in AAT to determine its effectiveness in other potential situations. READ MORE

Aug 25 2014 | Ivy Collier

Rescue Transport – Does It Help ?

Ivy Collier discusses the concept of “rescue transport” and asks some tough questions about its seeming lack of effectiveness to reduce euthanasia or improve the lives of animals. READ MORE

Aug 25 2014 | Faunalytics

Management Preferences Of Stakeholders On Feral Cats

An abundance of feral cats are causing wildlife management problems in Hawaii, and respondents favor using trapping and lethal injection over trapping and neuter-release programs. READ MORE

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