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Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

People often have preconceived notions about living with a “designer” dog. But do these expectations meet the reality of designer dog guardianship? READ MORE

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Little is known about the medium- and long-term behavior and outcomes of cats adopted from hoarded homes. A recent study found that such animals are just as “adoptable” as other [...] READ MORE

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Shelters are always on the lookout for strategies that may bolster adoption rates. This study examines how the introduction of a training program for shelter dogs affected adoption rates. READ MORE

Lessons From The Surge Of Pandemic Dog Fosters

Dog shelters adapted to the pandemic in different ways. What can we learn from those that did it best? READ MORE

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

Are all free-ranging and unsocialized cats in poor health and consistent pain? This study from Denmark suggests that, fortunately, this may not be the case. READ MORE

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

How can animal welfare organizations reduce the likelihood of companion animal surrenders? This survey uses data to suggest solutions. READ MORE

#AdoptDontShop: 2021 Shelter Data

In this Faunalytics infographic, we break down the 2021 “PetPoint Report” data on cat and dog adoptions throughout the United States. READ MORE

Intake On Paws: COVID-19’s Ongoing Impact On Animal S...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of animals taken into and transferred between shelters has fallen — while adoption and survival rates continue to rise. READ MORE

Compassion Fatigue In Animal Shelter Volunteers

Researchers have focused little on stress and burnout in animal shelter volunteers. Study finds that increasing volunteer work satisfaction can improve animal welfare overall. READ MORE

Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Lessons From The Surge Of Pandemic Dog Fosters

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

#AdoptDontShop: 2021 Shelter Data

Intake On Paws: COVID-19’s Ongoing Impact On Animal S...

Compassion Fatigue In Animal Shelter Volunteers

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Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Lessons From The Surge Of Pandemic Dog Fosters

The Welfare Of Free-Ranging And Unsocialized Cats

How Companion Animals Fared During COVID-19

#AdoptDontShop: 2021 Shelter Data

Intake On Paws: COVID-19’s Ongoing Impact On Animal S...

Compassion Fatigue In Animal Shelter Volunteers

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