Adoption Archives - Page 9 of 23

Feb 10 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Reasons For Re-Homing

Research on companion animal re-homing shows that many people go through a variety of steps before they relinquish their pets. READ MORE

Feb 8 2016 | karol orzechowski

The Importance Of Human Contact For Shelter Dogs

Contact from any humans - not just familiar ones - can help to reduce fear in shelter dogs. READ MORE

Dec 15 2015 | karol orzechowski

Pets As Gifts: Just Do The Math

There is just no data to support that we should be denying the adoption of a dog or cat to a person who wants to gift a pet to a loved one. READ MORE

Nov 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

Beagles In Experimentation: Still Our Best Friends?

Beagles show a wide variety of fear and anxiety responses in a laboratory setting, and there is no easy way to predict such reactions. READ MORE

Oct 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

Even One Unsaved Victim Can Dampen Donor Motivation

A person is more likely to donate to a cause if positive messaging is used that focuses on a small number of victims who can be saved. READ MORE

Sep 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Pit bulls and The Power of Shelter Workers in Identifying Dog Breeds

Shelter workers located in areas with breed specific legislation (BSL) can play a major role in the survival and adoption of pit bull type dogs. READ MORE

Sep 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

Reasons For Large Dog Relinquishment Differ By Community

A study of relinquishments of large dogs in NYC and Washington, D.C. finds that the reasons for giving up the dogs are varied, as are the former owners. READ MORE

Aug 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Training Guide Dogs is Hard Work, and Volunteers May Need Help

Raising guide dogs is hard, emotional work, and volunteers should be helped through the process to avoid burnout, for their benefit and that of the dogs. READ MORE

Jul 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

Helping Shelter Dogs Through Behavioral Evaluations: A Case Study from Belgium

Identifying key aspects of a dog's behavior can help in finding a suitable human companion, and shelter programs can be geared towards adoption success. READ MORE

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