A study examined factors influencing live release outcomes for dogs in a large, open-admission municipal shelter, highlighting the achieved live release rate and three strategies for increasing it.
Breaking Adoption Myths: How a Open-Admission Shelter Achieved High Live Releases Read More »
Data and facts about how shelters can minimize euthanasia by tackling the root causes and making meaningful changes. Jump to: Overview | Open-Admission, High-Intake Shelters | High-Risk Groups Highlights Overview Open-Admission, High-Intake Shelters Jump to: PACC Case Study (Arizona, US) Pima Animal Care Center (Arizona, US) External link: Patronek GJ, Crowe A. Factors Associated with High
More Humane Future: Minimizing Euthanasia Read More »
A study examines the factors influencing outcomes for senior cats and dogs in a shelter environment, highlighting the roles of medical and behavioral evaluations, foster care, and community partnerships in improving live outcomes and addressing the unique challenges posed by aging companion animals.
What Determines the Fate of Senior Dogs and Cats in Shelters? Read More »
A study examines the relationship between animal shelter intakes, adoptions, and community social vulnerability, highlighting disparities in intake origins, particularly for strays and confiscations from high-vulnerability areas.
Unpacking Social Vulnerability: Insights Into Animal Shelter Intakes and Adoptions Read More »
A study examines how U.S. dog shelters have transformed since the 1970s, with dramatic declines in intake and euthanasia rates attributed to sterilization, increased adoptions, and responsible pet ownership.
A Pawsitive Change: The Decades-Long Transformation of U.S. Animal Shelters Read More »
Data and facts about the shelter dogs of the United States. Jump to: Overview Highlights Overview Jump to: Dog Sheltering Trends Shelter Dog Population and Dog Sheltering Trends in the US External link:Rowan A, Kartal T. Dog Population & Dog Sheltering Trends in the United States of America. Animals. 2018; 8(5):68. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani8050068 Historical Trends in
Shelter Dogs: United States Read More »
A study examines the enduring influence of the historical pound model on U.S. animal sheltering, highlighting systemic inequities, the persistence of euthanasia as a default solution, and the need to reimagine companion animal welfare.
The Pound Model’s Legacy: Why U.S. Animal Shelters Need a New Path Read More »
A study explores intake practices in Texas animal shelters, highlighting the use of low-stress handling techniques to mitigate canine stress while identifying gaps in staff education and emphasizing the need to consider low-cost, stress-reduction strategies.
The First Step: Exploring Intake Practices in Texas Animal Shelters Read More »
Data and facts about how shelters can refine their intake practices. Jump to: Overview Highlights Overview Jump to: Intake Practices (Texas) Survey of Current Intake Practices in Texas External link: Cranford, M., Bing, A., Cisneros, A., Carroll, A. D., Porter, H., & Stellato, A. C. (2023). Cross-sectional survey exploring current intake practices for dogs admitted to
Optimizing Shelter Operations: Refining Intake Practices Read More »
A study explored how factors like animal type, depiction, and posting year influence likes and shares on animal shelter Facebook posts.
Cats vs. Dogs: Unpacking Facebook Trends in Shelter Pet Promotions Read More »