Fur Babies or Family Members? A Study Looked At the Role of Pets In Modern American Households
A study examines how pet ownership and the role of pets in the United States is shaped by family structure, housing, and cultural background.
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.
How Much Is Too Much? A Survey Explored Pet Owners’ Views on Advanced Veterinary Care in 3 European Countries
A study examined pet owners’ views on advanced veterinary care across the UK, Austria, and Denmark, finding that emotional attachment to pets was the strongest predictor of support for human-level diagnostics and treatments.
From Lockdown to Letdown? A Study Investigated the Owner-Dog Relationship of Pandemic Puppies at 21-Month Old
A study examined the owner-dog relationship of pandemic puppies, finding that problem behaviours — not pandemic-specific factors — were the main drivers of increased caregiving burdens and weaker relationships.
A Study Asked 20 Pet Owners Why They Don’t Ask for Help — Even When They Desperately Need It
A study examined why pet owners don’t ask for help, and identified stigma, shame, and societal expectations around self-reliance and responsibility as barriers preventing struggling pet owners from seeking support.
Pet Owners’ Attitudes Towards Dog and Cat Care: Insights from a National Survey in New Zealand
A study examined the attitudes of New Zealand pet owners’ attitudes towards dog and cat care practices, revealing high overall support for responsible pet ownership but highlighting demographic differences and knowledge gaps.
Bridging the Gap: A Study on Understanding Parents’ Views on Child-Dog Injuries
A study investigates parents’ views on child-dog injuries, revealing that children in New Zealand experience significant physical and emotional harm from dogs in both public and private spaces.
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Pandemic Puppies and ER Visits: Research showing Increase in Dog Bite Injuries Amongst Children During COVID-19
A large national study found that dog bite injuries amongst children in the U.S. have steadily increased from 2015 to 2020 — with a significant surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Study on The Effectiveness of an SPCA’s Program in Improving Primary School Children’s Animal Welfare Knowledge
A study found that the Scottish SPCA’s humane education program was effective in improving primary school children’s animal welfare knowledge.
Study Shows Strong Child-Dog Attachment Associated with Better Child Well-being
A study found that stronger child-dog attachment and more positive child-dog interactions were linked to fewer emotional and behavioral problems in children, suggesting that the quality of the child-dog relationship may play an important role in child development and animal welfare.
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Understanding Dogs: New Research Reveals How Often Children Recognize Dog Distress Signals
A study assessed children’s and adults’ ability to recognize dog distress signals and the effectiveness of a brief intervention to improve their interpretation skills.