Pet Adoption, Rescue or Shelters
Evaluation of Collars and Microchips for Visual and Permanent Identification of Pet Cats
Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This study of 538 cats found that 73% of pet cats still wore collars and had functioning microchips six months after they were placed on the cats. The fewest reports of loss, forelimbs caught in collars, and mouths caught in collars were associated with the simple buckle collar.
HRC’s Free Research Primer Series
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 24, 2010 Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWhen fellow animal advocates ask me questions about research on animal protection issues, I typically ask them if they have looked at our research primers. In response, I usually hear "Research what? Where?" I am guessing that many advocates, even those of you who follow our work, are not aware of the full wealth of free data we have available. Here I want to highlight HRC's research primers, since they are a free resource that can help all advocates better understand the issues on which they are working. So let me tell you a little about them.
Multnomah County Animal Services Shelter Does What it's Supposed to Do
Submitted on Jul 17, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This news articles examines Portland, Oregon area animal shelter statistics, finding that euthanization rates in the area are lower than the national average. The 2006 euthanasia rate for a coalition of Portland shelters was 8.9 per thousand residents, compared with a national average of 13.8 euthanized animals per thousand people.
Follow Up Procedures in Animal Shelters: A Survey of Current Practices
Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 (Original item from 2006) Companion Animals
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The follow-up procedures used by animal shelters varies among different shelters and is the component of Van Winkle's Intake, Holding, Adoptions, and Follow-Up Model (IHAF, 2005) that is the most commonly neglected. This study surveyed the current follow-up practices in place among 56 shelters from across the United States and one shelter in Canada.
The AP-Petside.com Poll: Sick Pets
Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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Money and the cost of health care are major considerations for pet owners. Survey results from the Associated Press and Petside.com find that while 62% of owners would likely get medical care for their animals if the cost was $500 or less, the number declines to 35% if the cost is $2,000 and even further (22%) if costs reach $5,000.
HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate
Submitted by admin on May 10, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWritten by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.
Pet Ownership and Exercise: An AARP Bulletin Poll
Submitted on May 09, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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The results of this American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) survey show a positive relationship between having companion animals and exercise among pet owners. Approximately three out of ten dog owners report getting more exercise now that they have a dog, versus previously. A desire for companionship is the primary reason for getting a pet.
Insight for Advocates: See the Latest Animal Tracker Results
Submitted by Che Green on Apr 28, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsAs those of us at HRC mention regularly, the purpose of conducting research is often to overcome (or validate) our own assumptions and biased viewpoints. It can be difficult for advocates who feel strongly about animal protection to understand the attitudes and behavior of those who are less moved by the suffering of animals. To really know what non-advocates think - and why - it is essential to ask them directly and then filter their responses through rigorous analysis. You may be surprised by the answers and how different they can be from the beliefs of animal advocates.
Veterinarian New Media Usage Study
Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals | General Animal Protection
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The results of this 2009 study the use of new and social media among U.S. veterinarians finds that more than half of small animal veterinarians and about three-quarters of large animal veterinarians have sent or received text messages for business reasons over the last year.
Japan's Unwanted Dogs Face Almost Certain Death
Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This overview of shelter dogs in Japan reveals a dire situation in which more than 70% of shelter dogs are euthanized each year. According to this article, the situation is due in part to Japanese citizens considering companion animals on the same level as property, though attitudes may be changing.
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