Data and facts about how shelters can expand their adoption pipeline. Jump to: Overview | Acquisition Source | Shelter Acess | Social Media Highlights Overview Dog Acquisition Source Jump to: Stated Preference (U.S.) | Social Desirability on Stated Preference (U.S.) | Acquisition Source by Income (U.S.) Stated Preferences for Source in the U.S. External link: Bir […]
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Data and facts about shelter intake and why owners give up their pets. Jump to: Overview | Demographics | Acquisition Source | Owner Relinquishment Reasons | Deep-Dive Highlights Overview Descriptive Demographics Jump to: Multinational Trend During Pandemic | Online Purchase Demographics and Relinquishment Large Scale Survey of Relinquishment During Pandemic External link: Carroll GA, Torjussen A
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Data and facts about post-adoption support provided. Jump to: Overview | Awareness & Usage Highlights Overview Awareness & Usage Jump to: Texas Shelter Intakes & Returns Texas Shelter Intake & Return External link: Hawes SM, Kerrigan JM, Hupe T, Morris KN. Factors Informing the Return of Adopted Dogs and Cats to an Animal Shelter. Animals. 2020;
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A study examines the reasons for returning adopted cats and dogs to a shelter, emphasizing the need for enhanced pre- and post-adoption support to address behavioral and systemic barriers to pet retention.
Why Pets Are Returned: Insights from Shelter Adoptions in Austin, TX Read More »
A study examines the role of owner expectations, dog behavior, and post-adoption challenges in the return of shelter dogs, highlighting the need for behavioral support and realistic owner expectations to reduce return rates.
How Unrealistic Expectations Contribute To Shelter Dog Returns Read More »
A study tracked behavior changes in shelter-adopted dogs over six months, highlighting an increase in aggression and a decrease in separation-related behaviors, with the goal of helping adopters and professionals set realistic expectations and improve adoption outcomes.
Six Months In: What to Expect from Your Shelter Dog’s Behavior After Adoption Read More »
Data and facts about how behaviours should be considered in post-adoption management. Jump to: Overview | Behavioural Changes Highlights Overview Behavioural Changes Jump to: Changes Over 180 Days Changes Over 180 days External link: Bohland, K. R., Lilly, M. L., Herron, M. E., Arruda, A. G., & O’Quin, J. M. (2023). Shelter dog behavior after adoption:
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A study explores the types of behavioral information rehoming organizations gather in pre-adoption dog assessments, highlighting gaps in scientific validation and suggesting a potential shift toward adopter education and post-adoption support to reduce relinquishment.
Dog Adoption Assessments: Which Factors Are We Focusing On? Read More »
World Animal Net’s report called out the fact that WOAH’s 2009 guidelines for stray dog population control remain largely unimplemented, highlighting a critical gap in global animal welfare.
Report on the OIE’s International Standard on Stray Dog Population Control Read More »
A study investigates the effects of single- versus pair-housing on shelter dogs’ stress levels, behavior, and adoption rates, finding that pair-housing may reduce stress and shorten length of stay.
Less Stress and Shorter Stays: The Benefits of Pair-Housing For Shelter Dogs Read More »