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

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

Oct 1 2012 | Faunalytics

Companion Animals, Natural Disasters And The Law: An Australian Perspective

The article discusses Australia's laws on companion animal welfare during natural disasters, such as during the major flooding in 2011. READ MORE

Sep 27 2012 | Faunalytics

Euthanasia In Aged Horses

This survey of Australians with aging horses examines the relationship between attitudes toward euthanasia and a person's personality traits. READ MORE

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