Sheltering Archives - Page 7 of 31

Feb 12 2019 | Sara Streeter

Companion Animals, Humans, And Diseases: Risks And Recommendations

The CALLISTO project aims to track, monitor, and mitigate the transmission of diseases from companion animals to humans or farmed animals, through the power of data. READ MORE

Feb 5 2019 | Mona Zahir

How Can Veterinarians Reduce Euthanasia Rates In Shelters?

A collection of practical advice to help veterinarians make meaningful interventions to reduce euthanasia rates in shelters. READ MORE

Oct 31 2018 | Kate Weseley-Jones

Photographing Shelter Dogs: You (Need to) Let the Dogs Out!

Some excellent advice for companion animal and shelter animal advocates: photographing a dog on a plain indoor background gives them the highest adoptability rating. READ MORE

Oct 9 2018 | Aidan O'Gara

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse: An Overview

Research shows that they’re closely related, and may come from mutually reinforcing causes. This dynamic has important implications for all policymakers, particularly shelters for victims of both domestic and animal abuse. READ MORE

Oct 2 2018 | karol orzechowski

Understanding The Factors That Lead To Successful Dog Adoptions

The vast majority of dogs in the shelter system, including those with behavioral issues, have the potential for successful adoption outcomes - even dogs who have already been "unsuccesfully" adopted and returned. READ MORE

Sep 25 2018 | karol orzechowski

Shelter Dog Breed Identification: A High-Stakes Game

Only 5% of the dogs in shelters are pure bred, and while shelter staff are able to identify one breed in a profile about 66% of the time, their ability to identify more than one breed in a profile is dismal. READ MORE

Aug 17 2018 | karol orzechowski

Do Dog Behavioral Evaluations Work?

A review of dog behavioral evaluations tries to establish their reliability and validity, but also get a sense of behavioral tests' limitations. READ MORE

Aug 15 2018 | Che Green

Animal Tracker 2018: Analysis & Takeaways

In our final analysis for the 2018 Animal Tracker, we offer our takeaways. Though much has stayed the same over the past decade, animal protection remains popular and there seems to be support for stronger animal protection laws. READ MORE

Jul 13 2018 | Owen Rogers

Caring For Carnivores In Sanctuaries: The Ethics

In cases where carnivores such as lions are in human care, what is the most ethical way to feed them? This study explores the various perspectives. READ MORE

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Companion Animals, Humans, And Diseases: Risks And Recommendations

How Can Veterinarians Reduce Euthanasia Rates In Shelters?

Photographing Shelter Dogs: You (Need to) Let the Dogs Out!

Domestic Violence And Animal Abuse: An Overview

Understanding The Factors That Lead To Successful Dog Adoptions

Shelter Dog Breed Identification: A High-Stakes Game

Do Dog Behavioral Evaluations Work?

Animal Tracker 2018: Analysis & Takeaways

Caring For Carnivores In Sanctuaries: The Ethics

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