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Companion Animal Population

Aug 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Cats Vs. Birds: Researching The Research

Peter J. Wolf demonstrates how to evaluate the validity of research with his in-depth critique of a study on bird predation. READ MORE

Aug 1 2014 | Faunalytics

Evaluation Of A Novel Dog Adoption Program In Two US Communities

This study compared length of time until adoption and adopter profiles of dogs adopted from a shelter to dogs adopted from a foster home program. READ MORE

Jun 20 2014 | Faunalytics

U.S. Public Opinion On Humane Treatment Of Stray Cats

The operating policy of U.S. animal pounds and shelters is largely at odds with the U.S. public's humane ethic of opposing euthanization. READ MORE

Jun 11 2014 | Faunalytics

Population Dynamics Of Free-Roaming Cats In Florida

The author of this article argues that 370 cats must be spayed or neutered a week in order to prevent population growth but acknowledges that more complicated models are needed. READ MORE

Jun 7 2014 | Faunalytics

The Problem Of Unwanted Pets: A Case Study

A case study has found that the term “surrendering pets” may perpetuate the problem of abandonment. READ MORE

Jun 5 2014 | Faunalytics

Methods Used To Estimate Population Of Owned Cats And Dogs

A significant number of studies on companion animal populations fail to meet research criteria which would make them useful for animal advocates. READ MORE

May 28 2014 | Faunalytics

Animal Shelter Statistics For Select States

Animal shelter statistical data has been complied for California, Michigan, New Jersey and North Carolina in user-friendly spreadsheets for animal advocates and researchers alike to use. READ MORE

May 20 2014 | Faunalytics

Reaching California’s Policy To Save All Adoptable And Treatable Animals

This paper presents ideas on how to adjust practises to improve welfare, reduce shelter intake and benefit companion animals. READ MORE

May 14 2014 | Faunalytics

Disease Control Through Fertility Control

A study in Northwest India has found that animal birth control programs benefit street dog populations in all elements of welfare. READ MORE

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