A Study of Housing-Related Pet Relinquishment in 21 U.S. Shelters: Factors and Vulnerable Animals
A study examines how specific housing restrictions correlate with pet relinquishment, and identifies the species, breeds, and ages most affected.
Research Summaries
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.
Why Pets Are Surrendered: A 22-Year Look at Denmark’s Shelter Trends
A 22-year study of a large Danish animal shelter found that most dog and cat relinquishments were due to owner-related reasons, primarily health and housing issues.
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Why Do People Give Up Their Dogs: Insights from 12 years of Data in BC, Canada
A study analyzed over a decade of dog relinquishment data from BC SPCA shelters, identifying that human factors accounted for 73% of all cases.
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Adopting Street Dogs in India: A Study on Behavior and Bonding
A study investigates the behavioral traits and the dynamics of human-dog relationships in adopted Indian street dogs.
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A Second Chance: Rehabilitating Fearful and Aggressive Stray Dogs
A study demonstrates that with appropriate training and rehabilitation, some fearful and aggressive stray dogs can improve their sociability towards humans, increasing their chances of adoption, suggesting that rehabilitation programs are a valuable tool for improving the welfare of these animals.
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