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Disease transmission poses one of the greatest challenges to free-roaming dog populations, with rabies being the most devastating threat due to its incurable nature and deeply ingrained cultural fears. Beyond the direct toll of death and grief, the mere fear of rabies damages human-dog relationships, incites animal abuse, and can trigger mass culling. Despite being […]

Dog welfare organizations face unique challenges when addressing the complex relationship between children and dogs. Research shows dogs can significantly benefit child development, yet families with children are more likely to surrender pets, and children remain at elevated risk for dog bites. This list of 25 key statistics on dog-child relationships and youth education programs

Dog shelters across the world have consistently struggled under the pressure of owner surrenders, which seemed to have only increased after the pandemic. Researchers have conducted multiple studies to understand the root causes of these surrenders. This blog post compiles key findings from academic studies to help humane societies develop more effective programs. Owner Surrender