Adoption Archives - Faunalytics

May 28 2025 | Mary Cate Hyde

Dog Acquisition Across Socioeconomic Groups

How do people go about making the decision to get a dog, and does this process vary by socioeconomic status? READ MORE

May 21 2025 | Elena Schaller

No Cat Left Behind: How Creative Placements Save Lives

A “working cat” program in Florida offers a lifeline to unsocialized cats who can’t be adopted traditionally or safely returned outdoors. READ MORE

Apr 21 2025 | Judith Schmidt-Daniczek

Adapting After Adoption: Dog Guardians’ Experiences

Slogans like “Adopt, don’t shop” encourage people to adopt animals from a shelter or rescue organization. But what can new dog guardians expect thereafter? READ MORE

Apr 15 2025 | Anita Rajan

Fearful To Friendly: Can Sociability Predict Cat Welfare?

Not all cats thrive in a typical home setting. While animal shelters aim for adoption as the best outcome, is this truly the ideal path for every feline? This study analyzes how undersocialization impacts cat welfare and adopter satisfaction. READ MORE

Mar 5 2025 | Kerri Tenniswood

Shelter Dog Outcomes Related To Programs More Than Resources

Ditching breed labels, focusing on match-making adoptions, and amping up foster and transfer programs may reduce euthanasia and returns of dogs from shelters and rescues. READ MORE

Feb 12 2025 | Tracy Moore

Bridging The Gap: How The Inotiv Beagles Helped Bring Animal Experiments Into Focus

In this blog, Tracy Moore looks at how animal advocates can leverage our love of companion animals to bring attention to other issues like animal experimentation. READ MORE

Feb 7 2025 | Susan Gabriel

How Can Animal Shelters Maximize Foster Care Programs?

Researchers examine how animal shelter foster programs impact both animals and caregivers, evaluating program effectiveness and challenges and offering recommendations for improvement. READ MORE

Oct 23 2024 | karol orzechowski

Companion Animal Adoption: Success Through Data-Driven Decision Making

Adopting a companion animal can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. This Faunalytics blog provides a guide for adoptions that will help set you up for success. READ MORE

Oct 2 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

Shelter Dog Behavior After Adoption

From separation anxiety to stranger-directed aggression, this research tracks how shelter dogs adjust to their forever homes. READ MORE

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