Rethinking Cities: A Study Introducing Animal Nature-Based Solution and an Innovative Pilot
A study explores how animals — companion, wild, and food-producing — can serve as nature-based solutions in urban settings.
Owned Dogs
The Growing Gap in Canadian Veterinary Care: What 13 Years of Study Data Reveal
From 2007 to 2020, Canada saw rising veterinary workforce growth and a decrease of clients per veterinarian. Yet, per-client costs sharply increased, highlighting a widening access-to-care gap.
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A Study on Pet Ownership Challenges in the UK: What They Are and How Dog Welfare Organizations Can Help
A study on pet ownership challenges in the UK and the accessibility of support services, as well as recommendations for dog welfare organizations.
Roaming Dogs and Car Rides: A Study on Dog-Associated Road Safety Issue
A study highlights that nearly half of New Zealand dog owners transport their dogs unsafely and view roaming dogs as road hazards.
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Fit Together: A Study Piloting A Joint Dog-Human Exercise Program
A pilot study found that a joint outdoor exercise program improved quality of life and exercise motivation in dog owners and reduced body condition scores in dogs, highlighting the mutual health benefits.
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Beyond the Dog Park: A Study on Dog Ownership Experience in A Dense City
A study explores how dog ownership is experienced in dense urban environments in London, revealing ambiguous, inconsistent, and often class-influenced rules and norms.
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Why Some Adoptions Succeed — and Others Don’t: A Study Captures Insights from Real Dog Owners
This study explores the long-term experiences of adopters of higher-risk shelter dogs, revealing that successful adoptions depend on trust-building, patience, and realistic expectations, and highlights the value of post-adoption support and storytelling to improve outcomes.
A Study Looks At How and Where Prospective Owners Seek Information Before Acquiring A Dog
A study explored how and where prospective owners seek information before acquiring a dog, revealing a reliance on informal sources like the internet and friends over professional advice.
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.
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.