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Companion Animals

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

husky-type dog staring out from kennel bars

New Statistical Method Reveals Flaws In Shelter Length-Of-Stay Calculations

May 7 2026 Aeneas Koosis

Traditional shelter length-of-stay calculations are misleading. Using a new, corrected statistical approach more accurately captures operational changes and resource needs. READ MORE

husky-type dog staring out from kennel bars

New Statistical Method Reveals Flaws In Shelter Length-Of-Stay Calculations

Traditional shelter length-of-stay calculations are misleading. Using a new, corrected statistical approach more accurately captures operational changes and resource needs. READ MORE

May 7 2026 Aeneas Koosis

In the Spotlight

Nov 21 2012 | Faunalytics

2012 Canadian Jurisdiction Animal Protection Laws Rankings

This report provides a detailed listing of animal protection laws in each Canadian jurisdiction. READ MORE

Nov 15 2012 | Faunalytics

The Practice And Ethics Of Animal Assisted Therapy

This article reviews current literature examining the role and efficacy of animal assisted therapy (AAT) in social work with children. READ MORE

Nov 13 2012 | Faunalytics

Women Of Color And Animal-Human Connections

This study examines the human-animal bond specifically as it relates to companion animals and women of color in the US. READ MORE

Nov 5 2012 | Faunalytics

The Impact A Companion Animal Has On A Child

This survey was created to determine the loyalty and relationship found between children and their companion animals. READ MORE

Oct 25 2012 | Faunalytics

Follow-Up Of Laboratory Beagles Adopted As Pets

Research beagles adopted by families have shown persistent problems due to their experience in laboratories. Regardless, there is an overall satisfaction from their human guardians. READ MORE

Oct 16 2012 | Faunalytics

Familiarity And The Animal Mind: Research Nutshell

A study from the University of Portsmouth (U.K.) looked at whether familiarity with companion animals influences people's perceptions of emotions in other species. READ MORE

Oct 15 2012 | Faunalytics

Keeping Pets (Dogs And Cats) In Homes

This study investigated reasons for people deciding to adopt a companion animal by interviewing U.S. adults who have never had a companion animal before. READ MORE

Oct 2 2012 | Faunalytics

How Research Predicted The Popularity Of Meatless Mondays

Although controversial, "Meatless Mondays" can be a successful strategy for animal activists to pursue under the goal of incremental advocacy. READ MORE

Oct 2 2012 | Faunalytics

Investigation Of Food Guarding Behavior In Shelter Dogs In The U.S.

Food guarding behavior in dogs is usually used as a reason for euthanasia. However, research has shown that once adopted, food guarding behavior disappears for over 90% of dogs after three weeks, and disappears for all but 1% after three months. READ MORE