A study found that while adoption is the preferred method of dog acquisition, social desirability bias influences how people express their preference.
Unpacking Dog Adoption Preferences: What Really Drives Consumer Choices? Read More »
A study explores how demographic factors influence perceptions and preferences regarding ethical dog acquisition, highlighting a growing inclination toward adoption and rescue.
Demographics and Our Preferences on Dog Acquisition Read More »
A pilot program at Orange County Animal Care demonstrated that allowing visitors to view dogs in kennels significantly increased adoption rates, highlighting the importance of direct access to animals in encouraging adoptions.
Seeing is Believing: How Kennel Access Boosted Dog Adoptions Read More »
A study examines the human and dog-related factors influencing dog acquisition decisions, highlighting the role of demographics, social influences, and dog characteristics.
A study analyzed the impact of breed-specific traits and personality descriptors on the length of stay (LOS) for 70,733 dogs, revealing significant associations between descriptive terms, breed, and adoption speed.
From ‘Active’ to ‘Gentle’: How Personality Descriptions Affect Dog Adoption Speed Read More »
A study found that while background type in shelter dog photographs did not significantly influence online link clicking or sociability scores, the physical appearance and facial expressions of the dogs were key drivers of viewer interest.
Backgrounds Don’t Matter? Surprising Findings About Shelter Dog Photos 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 »