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Attitudes Towards No-Kill Animal Shelter In Maryville

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A survey in Maryville, Missouri has found that 26% of pet owners do not have licenses and that 57% would support a no-kill animal shelter.

Conducted as part of a class assignment, this survey garnered public opinion of the no-kill animal shelter located in Maryville, Missouri. The issues examined related to animal ownership, knowledge of local laws and licensing, animal control needs, and whether or not the respondent would support the shelter or not.

Researching students found that 26% of the pet owners surveyed do not have licenses for their dogs. An additional 24% live in a community where a license is not required, or they believe that it is not required.

More than half (57%) of those questioned also said they would be willing to support the Maryville animal shelter financially.

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Northwest Missouri State University, Northwest Missouri State University, 2010 United States (Regional)

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Companion Animals Adoption Attitudes English Sheltering Cats Dogs

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