Pet Population Archives

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

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 [...] READ MORE

Short-Term Fostering Programs Reduce Stress For Shelter...

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

Faunalytics Index – September 2019

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and figures about atheism and veganism, zoos, animals used in experiments, companion animal shelters, and much more. READ MORE

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

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data I...

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

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

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 [...] READ MORE

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lampp...

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

Faunalytics Index – August 2019

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts about tiger conservation, lentils, omnivores eating meat alternatives, insect species declines, and much more. READ MORE

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

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

Short-Term Fostering Programs Reduce Stress For Shelter...

Faunalytics Index – September 2019

Canine Chemotherapy: The Ethics Behind Hard Decisions

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data I...

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lampp...

Faunalytics Index – August 2019

When Companions Become Pests

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Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

Short-Term Fostering Programs Reduce Stress For Shelter...

Faunalytics Index – September 2019

Canine Chemotherapy: The Ethics Behind Hard Decisions

The Community Lifesaving Dashboard: The Power Of Data I...

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

‘Dangerous’ Dogs: Different Dog, Same Lampp...

Faunalytics Index – August 2019

When Companions Become Pests

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