Exploring the Science of Dog Welfare: Dive into a brief overview of academic research examining the welfare of dogs in various environments, including streets, shelters, and homes.
A study found that online, supported self-rehoming platforms can effectively divert many pets from entering shelters, highlighting both the potential of these tools to reduce shelter intake and the need for shelters to prepare for the continued intake of harder-to-place animals.
A study explores foster caregiver motivations in U.S. animal shelters, revealing that most are driven by animal welfare concerns.
Why People Foster: Understanding the Motivations Behind Animal Shelter Foster Care Read More »
A study found that temporary fostering and dog sleepover programs significantly reduced stress in shelter dogs.
Can One Night Away Reduce Shelter Dog Stress? A Study Says Yes To Dog Sleepover programs Read More »
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 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 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 »
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 »