Data and facts about the financial challenges with affording vet care. Jump to: Barriers to Vet Care | Low-Cost Vet Care Highlights Overview Barriers to Vet Care Jump to: Barriers in the US Barriers to Vet Care in the U.S. External link: Park RM, Gruen ME, Royal K. Association between Dog Owner Demographics and Decision to […]
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A study examines how innovative shelter practices and professionalized operations have improved live release rates, enhanced animal welfare, and reduced caregiver burnout.
Building A Social Enterprise that Saves Lives: Insight from Two Shelters Read More »
A study examines the shift from ad hoc, unscheduled intake to appointment-based triage systems in animal shelters, highlighting their potential to improve animal welfare and operational efficiency.
From Chaos to Care: How Triage Can Transform Animal Sheltering Read More »
A study found that short-term outings temporarily increased stress and high-intensity activity in shelter dogs without providing the stress-reducing benefits of temporary fostering.
Do Short Outings Help or Stress Out Shelter Dogs? Read More »
A study found that while adoption is the preferred method of dog acquisition, social desirability bias influences how people express their preference.
Unpacking Dog Adoption Preferences: What Really Drives Consumer Choices? Read More »
Data and facts about the owned dogs of United States. Jump to: Health Care Highlights Health Care Jump to: Owner Health Care Practices Owner Health Care Practices Jump to: Social Desirability Study (2018) Social Desirability Study External link: Bir C, Olynk Widmar N, Croney C. Exploring Social Desirability Bias in Perceptions of Dog Adoption: All’s Well
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A study explores how demographic factors influence perceptions and preferences regarding ethical dog acquisition, highlighting a growing inclination toward adoption and rescue.
Demographics and Our Preferences on Dog Acquisition Read More »
Data and facts about the different rehoming mechanisms, including community rehoming efforts. Jump to: Overview | Community Rehoming Highlights Overview Community Rehoming Jump to: Rehoming by Income Level (U.S.) Rehoming by Income Level in the U.S. External link: Kremer T, Neal SM. Where Do They Come From and Where Do They Go? Socioeconomic Patterns in Dog
Reducing Shelter Intake: Rehoming Mechanisms Read More »
A study examining how income influences dog acquisition and relinquishment finds that lower-income individuals rely more on informal social networks, while higher-income individuals engage more frequently with formal shelter systems.
How Income Decides Where You Get Your Dog Read More »
A study explores animal control officers’ perspectives on community engagement, highlighting its potential and the need for more consistent implementation and research.
Enhancing Community Engagement in Animal Control Services: Key Insights from Officers Read More »