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 This study suggests it may be working, with more than 300 discriminatory breed-specific laws repealed since 2012.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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May 27 2014 | Faunalytics

Salivary Cortisol And Behavior In Therapy Dogs During Animal-Assisted Interventions

A pilot study has measured the effects of animal-assisted therapy on the animals used, with no definitive signs of stress found. READ MORE

May 20 2014 | Faunalytics

Reaching California’s Policy To Save All Adoptable And Treatable Animals

This paper presents ideas on how to adjust practises to improve welfare, reduce shelter intake and benefit companion animals. READ MORE

May 14 2014 | Faunalytics

Disease Control Through Fertility Control

A study in Northwest India has found that animal birth control programs benefit street dog populations in all elements of welfare. READ MORE

May 1 2014 | Florence Williams

PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 2012

This is a 2012 survey by veterinary charity PDSA on well-being of companion animals, highlighting companion animal obesity, behavior training, and the decision-making process leading up to guardianship. READ MORE

Apr 23 2014 | Faunalytics

Factors And Convergent Validity Of The Pet Attachment And Life Impact Scale (PALS)

A study has found the Pet Attachment and Life Impact Scale (PALS) to be a useful indicator of measuring guardian attachment to companion animals. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

United States V. Stevens: Win, Loss, Or Draw For Animals?

The core issue of whether animal protection can override free speech rights was positively impacted by this new judgement. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Dog Bite Data Collection, Interpretation And Problems

Although not on purpose, media statistics on dog bites are generally incorrect or inconsistent. Ivy Collier suggests following more reliable sources of data such as the HSUS when studying dog bites and dog breeds. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Florence Williams

Trends For Animal Shelters In A Large U.S. Metropolitan Area

Statistics from four Denver animal shelters over 22 years show reduced intake and euthanasia of dogs and cats overall. READ MORE

Apr 18 2014 | Faunalytics

Tourists’ Reactions To Non-Human Animals

Caribbean tourists were surveyed about their interactions with animals while on vacation. Negative unstructured interactions could represent a concern for the tourist industry. READ MORE

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Companion Animals

Salivary Cortisol And Behavior In Therapy Dogs During Animal-Assisted Interventions

Reaching California’s Policy To Save All Adoptable And Treatable Animals

Disease Control Through Fertility Control

PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 2012

Factors And Convergent Validity Of The Pet Attachment And Life Impact Scale (PALS)

United States V. Stevens: Win, Loss, Or Draw For Animals?

Dog Bite Data Collection, Interpretation And Problems

Trends For Animal Shelters In A Large U.S. Metropolitan Area

Tourists’ Reactions To Non-Human Animals

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