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Sep 25 2019 | karol orzechowski

The Importance Of TNVR And Citizen Engagement

An in-depth interview with Peter J. Wolf and Dan Spehar about the importance and effectiveness of TNVR, and how regular people can get involved in helping community cats. READ MORE

Sep 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasiveness

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth from different advocacy perspectives. READ MORE

Sep 9 2019 | Rebekah Corbett

Short-Term Fostering Programs Reduce Stress For Shelter Dogs

Temporary breaks from the shelter are beneficial for dogs’ welfare, but making shelter life less stressful could yield even more benefits for dogs. READ MORE

Sep 3 2019 | Owen Rogers

Canine Chemotherapy: The Ethics Behind Hard Decisions

Companion animal cancer affects animals, guardians, and veterinarians, and absolute transparency is needed regarding treatments’ side effects and likelihood of success. READ MORE

Aug 27 2019 | Celine Icard-Stoll

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data In Advocates’ Hands

The community lifesaving dashboard is an unprecedented collection of data on animal shelters across the United States. READ MORE

Aug 16 2019 | Emily Hatch

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations Of Shelter Dogs

A review of research on canine behavioral evaluations suggests they may not be appropriate tools for use in shelters, because they can result in faulty information that's used make life-or-death decisions. READ MORE

Aug 9 2019 | Amy Taylor

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lamppost?

Dangerous dog laws were enacted in the U.K. to increase public safety and “responsibilize” dog guardians. This review looks at their unintended consequences. READ MORE

Aug 2 2019 | Amy Taylor

When Companions Become Pests

The exotic pet trade has led to a variety of non-native animal populations worldwide, and this study considers the gaps which must be addressed to reduce the invasion risk. READ MORE

Jul 29 2019 | Sara Streeter

The Phantom Menace Of Free-Ranging Cats

Do free-ranging cats pose significant biodiversity and public health risks? If so, is extermination the answer? The authors of this article offer their opinions on this issue. READ MORE

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