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Jan 1 2014 | Ivy Collier

The History Of Puppy Mills And Why You Should Care

This blog addresses the state of puppy mills in the U.S., their history, numbers and the impact they have on puppies. READ MORE

Dec 23 2013 | Florence Williams

Gift Giving And Companion Animals

New research has tackled the historical idea that giving companion animals as a gift is a bad idea, and has presented the argument that companion animals as gifts might be positive. READ MORE

Nov 28 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Effects of Preadoption Counseling on the Prevention of Separation Anxiety in Newly Adopted Shelter Dogs

Separation anxiety is a common behavior problem in recently adopted shelter dogs, and may be difficult to treat using only basic, interventional information. READ MORE

Nov 25 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Best Friends’ Inaugural Pet Adoption Survey

This study by Best Friends Animal Society explores awareness and attitudes in the U.S. about companion animal adoption and animals in shelters, revealing overall positive attitudes and a number of interesting misconceptions. READ MORE

Nov 18 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter: Understanding Public Perceptions by the Numbers

This report details findings from a follow-up study commissioned by PetSmart Charities on the level of public awareness and understanding of adoption and spay/neuter issues as well as the public’s motivations for, and barriers to, using adoption and spay/neuter services, comparing findings to those of the original study. READ MORE

Nov 7 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Evaluation of the Addition of In-cage Hiding Structures and Toys and Timing of Administration of Behavioral Assessments…

This study explored how long it takes cats to acclimatize to life in a municipal shelter and what role enrichments (a toy and a hiding box) play in easing the transition. READ MORE

Nov 5 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Using Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Measures for Assessing and Reducing the Stress of Dogs in Shelters: A Review

This article reviews research on the stress of shelter dogs as measured by activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. READ MORE

Nov 4 2013 | Kathryn Asher

PetSmart Charities A & U Barriers

This study examines perceptions of and attitudes toward adoption and spay/neuter among the general population and individuals who had adopted/bought an animal companion in the previous 12 months. READ MORE

Oct 10 2013 | Faunalytics

Pit Bull Identification in Animal Shelters

This study showed that shelter staff identified twice as many dogs as pit bulls using visual inspection as were identified through DNA analysis. READ MORE

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