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When Acquiring A Dog Becomes Controversial

From supporting puppy farms to buying purebred dogs with health issues, guardians use a variety of strategies to justify their controversial dog-related decisions. READ MORE

Do Financial Downturns Encourage Animal Guardianship?

Using the 2007-2008 U.S. financial crisis as a case study, this research paper explores whether times of financial hardship lead to more animal adoptions. READ MORE

The Lifetime Costs of Companion Animal Care

Many guardians are surprised by the costs of caring for a companion animal. This study sheds light on the numbers in hopes of better equipping people to care for animals [...] READ MORE

How Veterinary Clinics Fared During COVID-19

Increased demand, pandemic safety protocols, and supply shortages exacerbated already stressful working conditions for veterinary staff during COVID-19. READ MORE

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Shelters are always on the lookout for strategies that may bolster adoption rates. This study examines how the introduction of a training program for shelter dogs affected adoption rates. READ MORE

Lessons From The Surge Of Pandemic Dog Fosters

Dog shelters adapted to the pandemic in different ways. What can we learn from those that did it best? READ MORE

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

After sequencing the DNA of more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs, researchers find that behavioral traits are not strongly influenced by genetics. READ MORE

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

How can animal welfare organizations reduce the likelihood of companion animal surrenders? This survey uses data to suggest solutions. READ MORE

#AdoptDontShop: 2021 Shelter Data

In this Faunalytics infographic, we break down the 2021 “PetPoint Report” data on cat and dog adoptions throughout the United States. READ MORE

When Acquiring A Dog Becomes Controversial

Do Financial Downturns Encourage Animal Guardianship?

The Lifetime Costs of Companion Animal Care

How Veterinary Clinics Fared During COVID-19

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Lessons From The Surge Of Pandemic Dog Fosters

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

#AdoptDontShop: 2021 Shelter Data

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When Acquiring A Dog Becomes Controversial

Do Financial Downturns Encourage Animal Guardianship?

The Lifetime Costs of Companion Animal Care

How Veterinary Clinics Fared During COVID-19

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Lessons From The Surge Of Pandemic Dog Fosters

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

#AdoptDontShop: 2021 Shelter Data

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