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Pathogens Can’t Read Permits

Legal or illegal, the wildlife trade heightens the risk that diseases could jump from nonhuman to human animals. READ MORE

The Increasingly Uncertain Origins Of Service Dogs

Psychiatric service dogs are growing in popularity, but they often come from unaccredited training facilities, raising concerns about their welfare. READ MORE

Social Distancing… Among Vampire Bats?

Researchers find that sick vampire bats in wild colonies become less active socially, until they are healthy again. READ MORE

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

The 2008 recession gives us some clues on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on animal sheltering: surges in fostering or adoption may subside, leading to relinquishments and "economic euthanasia." READ MORE

Dogs Can Be A Lifeline For The Homeless

Among the homeless, companion animal guardianship is common. But while these animals offer benefits, they also make it harder to access support services and permanent shelter. READ MORE

Fragmenting Forests And Primate Encounters

As expanding agriculture splinters forest habitats around the world, interactions between humans and our fellow primates increase. This study looks at the implications. READ MORE

U.S. Veterinarians And Death By Suicide

Veterinarians in clinical and nonclinical positions have a higher risk of suicide compared to the general U.S. population. How can advocates help? READ MORE

Supporting Support Dogs: Mitigating Risk From Interacti...

A review of studies spanning a decade finds that the quality of life of assistance, therapy, and companion dogs must inform best practices for child-dog interactions. READ MORE

We Don’t Need Animal Testing To Develop Effective...

This paper explores the possibilities of using alternative, animal-free methods for vaccine development, and shifting away from costly and slow animal-use models. READ MORE

Pathogens Can’t Read Permits

The Increasingly Uncertain Origins Of Service Dogs

Social Distancing… Among Vampire Bats?

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

Dogs Can Be A Lifeline For The Homeless

Fragmenting Forests And Primate Encounters

U.S. Veterinarians And Death By Suicide

Supporting Support Dogs: Mitigating Risk From Interacti...

We Don’t Need Animal Testing To Develop Effective...

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Pathogens Can’t Read Permits

The Increasingly Uncertain Origins Of Service Dogs

Social Distancing… Among Vampire Bats?

Recessions, Economic Euthanasia, And The Pandemic

Dogs Can Be A Lifeline For The Homeless

Fragmenting Forests And Primate Encounters

U.S. Veterinarians And Death By Suicide

Supporting Support Dogs: Mitigating Risk From Interacti...

We Don’t Need Animal Testing To Develop Effective...

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