A pilot program at Orange County Animal Care demonstrated that allowing visitors to view dogs in kennels significantly increased adoption rates, highlighting the importance of direct access to animals in encouraging adoptions.
Seeing is Believing: How Kennel Access Boosted Dog Adoptions Read More »
A study demonstrates that brief outings and temporary fostering programs improve the likelihood of adoption for shelter dogs, particularly when community members are engaged.
Brief Outings and Temporary Fostering Increase Adoptions and Shorten Length of Stay Read More »
A study examines how various styles and content in dog adoption advertisements influence participant preferences and information retention, emphasizing the importance of clear behavioral information for successful adoptions.
What Makes a Dog Adoption Ad Successful? Insights from Recent Research Read More »
A study underscores the benefits of foster care during the pandemic, highlighting the effectiveness of foster-to-adopt programs, specialized support for behavioral dogs, and streamlined adoption practices.
When COVID Strikes: A Study of Emergency Foster Success and Challenges Read More »
Data and facts about how shelters can expand their capacity by utilizing approaches such as foster care. Jump to: Overview | Foster Highlights Overview Foster Care Jump to: How Brief Outing and Temporary Fostering Affect Adoption Chances | Pandemic Lockdown Foster Initiatives How Brief Outing and Temporary Fostering Affect Adoption Chances External link: Gunter LM, Blade
Optimizing Shelter Operations: Expanding Shelter Capacity Read More »
A study identified seven critical, unsolved problem areas for future research in animal welfare.
The Future of Animal Sheltering: 7 Critical Research Areas Read More »
A study identified challenges and inefficiencies in animal shelters and explored how technology, such as integrated management systems and automation, can improve operations and animal care.
Beyond Money and Dogs: Hidden Challenges in Animal Shelters and Tech Solutions Read More »
A study investigated the influence of dog phenotypes — skull type, size, age group, and regional location — on the likelihood of shelter euthanasia, providing evidence to inform more objective, evidence-based decision-making by shelter staff.
How Dog Traits Shape Shelter Outcomes: A Study in Euthanasia Decisions Read More »
A study explored how a dog’s physical characteristics and the length of time it spends in a shelter impact its chances of adoption. By understanding these factors, shelters can make more objective outcome decisions.
The Role of Time and Traits in Shelter Dog Adoptions Read More »
Data and facts about adopter preferences when choosing shelter dogs. Jump to: Overview | Stated Preferences | Phenotypic Characteristics Highlights Overview Stated Preferences Jump to: Stated Preferences (U.S.) For Dog Characteristics in the U.S. External link: Bir C, Widmar NJO, Croney CC. Stated Preferences for Dog Characteristics and Sources of Acquisition. Animals. 2017; 7(8):59. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani7080059 Preferences
Improving Rehoming Success: Adopter Preferences Read More »