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May 3 2024 | María Schilling

Addressing Challenges In Shelter Animal Adoption

Facing shelter overcrowding and a downturn in animal adoptions, this report explores why U.S. consumers may be reluctant to adopt companion animals. READ MORE

Apr 30 2024 | Natasha Barrett

Helping Shelter Dogs Through Short-Term Outings

This study found that brief fostering stays and trips outside a shelter can improve shelter dogs’ adoption outcomes. READ MORE

Mar 14 2024 | Aeneas Koosis

Investigating Inconsistencies In Animal Shelter Data Input

This study suggests that shelter staff vary in how they describe the details of animal surrenders, which can have consequences for the animals themselves. READ MORE

Dec 19 2023 | Nick Souter

Managing Free-Roaming Cats: A Veterinary Perspective

Veterinarians in Spain argue that “trap-neuter-return” programs are the most humane, science-backed methods to reduce and manage free-roaming cat populations. READ MORE

Dec 1 2023 | Stephen Ingram

Perceived Adoptability Of “Challenging” Dogs

Dogs with medical or behavioral issues, or histories of abuse, have a harder time finding homes. This research explores how potential adopters perceive these issues. READ MORE

Nov 24 2023 | Thyl Moors

Exploring U.S. Companion Animal Issues

This survey provides valuable insights for companion animal advocates, including people’s opinions about animal cruelty laws, vegan dog diets, and more. READ MORE

Sep 13 2023 | Sara Streeter

Convincing Consumers To Shop The Shelter

Despite impressive advocacy efforts, many people still want to buy purebred dogs. In this blog, we explore the history of puppy mills and why advocating for adoption is more important than ever. READ MORE

Feb 27 2023 | Stephen Vrla

Do Financial Downturns Encourage Animal Guardianship?

Using the 2007-2008 U.S. financial crisis as a case study, this research paper explores whether times of financial hardship lead to more animal adoptions. READ MORE

Jan 31 2023 | Erdem Ozan Meral

Extending One Health To Animal Disaster Management

In this paper, the authors explore whether a framework developed for responding to infectious diseases can be extended to promote animal welfare in the face of disasters. READ MORE

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