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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Attitudes Toward Neutering: What a UK Study Reveals About Pet Owners
A UK study found majority support for routine pet spay/neuter procedures, with demographic variances.
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Dog Ownership and Mental Health: When Love and Stress Go Hand in Paw
A study explores the complex relationship between dog ownership and owner mental well-being, highlighting both the positive impacts and challenges.
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Vet Ethics and the Brachycephalic Dilemma: A Research on Pre-Purchase Consultations
A study examines veterinarians’ attitudes toward using pre-purchase consultations to address the welfare issues associated with brachycephalic dog breeds.
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Dog Welfare Legislations Across Countries: What We Can Learn from Eleven Western Jurisdictions
A study provides a comparative analysis of dog welfare regulations across countries, highlighting significant variations in scope, specificity, and regulatory tools.
Relinquishment Risks: Online Acquisition Source Doesn’t Matter?
Dog welfare professionals, through questionnaires and workshops, helped identify high-priority dog welfare challenges in the UK.
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Dog Welfare Challenges in the UK: What Experts Say Should Be the Research Focus
Dog welfare professionals, through questionnaires and workshops, helped identify high-priority dog welfare challenges in the UK.
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Dog Welfare Challenges in Ireland As Explained By Dog Welfare Organizations
A study explores the perspectives of Irish dog welfare organizations, highlighting their challenges and opportunities in general dog welfare and the welfare organization sector.
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Barking Up the Right Tree: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Dog Welfare Workshops
A study evaluated the short-term effects of Dogs Trust educational workshops on children’s attitudes and knowledge about responsible dog ownership and safety.
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