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Oct 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Reframing Busyness As Good Can Boost Volunteering

Research shows that framing busyness as a good thing, rather than trying to eliminate it, can boost people’s sense of empowerment and increase their willingness to volunteer. READ MORE

Feb 7 2025 | Susan Gabriel

How Can Animal Shelters Maximize Foster Care Programs?

Researchers examine how animal shelter foster programs impact both animals and caregivers, evaluating program effectiveness and challenges and offering recommendations for improvement. READ MORE

Jul 15 2024 | Lindsey Stowell

The Key To Satisfied Shelter Volunteers

What are key factors that lead to volunteers feeling satisfied with their role in animal shelters? This study explores the importance of volunteers feeling heard. READ MORE

Mar 12 2024 | Robert Walker

Evaluating A Community Cat Management Program In Japan

To prevent stray cats being euthanized in shelters, Japan enacted a program including TNR and vaccinations for free-roaming cats. This case study explores whether the initiative is achieving its goals. READ MORE

Mar 4 2024 | Kimberly Gelton

Effects Of A Disruptive Animal Rights Protest

This report explores how an Animal Rising protest at the U.K. Grand National impacted public opinions, donations, and volunteer sign-ups to animal rights causes. READ MORE

Jan 30 2023 | Casey Bond

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

In recent years, captive “lion cub petting experiences” have become immensely popular tourist attractions. This study explores the welfare threats found in South Africa’s cub petting facilities. READ MORE

Aug 22 2022 | Bret Homer

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

Jul 18 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Understanding Trauma In Animal Protection Work

Animal protection workers experience traumatic situations, often with little support. Trauma-informed practices may be able to help. READ MORE

Jul 14 2022 | Zoe Parr-Cortes

Saving Wild Animals, Before And After Rehabilitation

Human activity is responsible for most wild animal admissions into rehabilitation, as well as deaths after release. Here’s what we can do to help them survive. READ MORE

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