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Reasons for guardian-relinquishment of dogs to shelters: animal and regional predictors in British Columbia, Canada
| Contributor(s):: Eagan, B. H., Gordon, E., Protopopova, A.
Dogs are relinquished to animal shelters for animal-related or guardian-related reasons. Understanding what drives relinquishment patterns is essential for informing intervention opportunities to keep animals with their guardians. Whereas, overall reasons for relinquishment in a given shelter...
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Data-Driven Intelligent Feeding System for Pet Care
| Contributor(s):: Ravi, Ghimire, Choi,, Jae, Weon
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Pandemic puppies and interaction
| Contributor(s):: Hedges, S.
2022Veterinary Times523710-10, 121352-9374Englishtext
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Dog selection and responsible animal keeping during the COVID-19 pandemic: survey among future owners and animal welfare NGOsA kutyavalasztas szempontjai es a felelos allattartas a COVID-19- vilagjarvanv idejen: felmeres ieendo kutyatartok es ellatve
| Contributor(s):: Szabina, T., Szilvia, V., Laszlo, O., Viktoria, S.
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Impact of social media on dealing with petsEinfluss sozialer medien auf den umgang mit heimtieren
| Contributor(s):: Volker, G., Fels, M.
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Responsible ownership: what do pet owners need to know?
| Contributor(s):: Lacey, L.
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Characterizing pet acquisition and retention during the COVID-19 pandemic
| Contributor(s):: Hoffman, C. L., Thibault, M., Hong, J.
In March 2020, Americans began experiencing numerous lifestyle changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some reports have suggested that pet acquisition and ownership increased during this period, and some have suggested shelters and rescues will be overwhelmed once pandemic-related restrictions are...
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Furred and feathered friends: how attached are zookeepers to the animals in their care?
| Contributor(s):: Melfi, V., Skyner, L., Birke, L., Ward, S. J., Shaw, W. S., Hosey, G.
Keeper-animal relationships (KARs) appear to be important in zoos, since they can enhance the well-being of both the animals and the keepers, can make animal husbandry easier, but conversely might risk inappropriate habituation of animals and possible risks to the safety of keepers. It is,...
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Responsible ownership of companion animals under the One Health approach. Compilation studyTenencia responsable de animales de compania bajo el enfoque Una Salud. Estudio recopilativo
| Contributor(s):: Hugues, B., Ledon, L., Mendoza, M., Torres, M., Berovides, V.
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Are multi-cat homes more stressful? A critical review of the evidence associated with cat group size and wellbeing
| Contributor(s):: Finka, L. R., Foreman-Worsley, R.
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Exploring pet owners' experiences and self-reported satisfaction and grief following companion animal euthanasia
| Contributor(s):: Matte, A. R., Khosa, D. K., Coe, J. B., Meehan, M., Niel, L.
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Confronting the environmental paradox of pet ownership
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Conceptualising dog owner motivations: The Pet Care Competency model and role of 'duty of care'
| Contributor(s):: Glanville, C. R., Hemsworth, P. H., Coleman, G. J.
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I'm 85 years old... maybe a Border Collie isn't right for me?
| Contributor(s):: Dale, S., Brophey, K.
2020 414-418 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English Steve Dale's Pet World Chicago, Illinois, USA. text
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"Toddlers & tiaras": pets and kids can live together-safely!
| Contributor(s):: Curtis, T. M.
2020 116-116 9781946483201 North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Orlando, English College of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida, USA.curtist@ufl.edu text
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'All ears': a questionnaire of 1516 owner perceptions of the mental abilities of pet rabbits, subsequent resource provision, and the effect on welfare
| Contributor(s):: McMahon, S. A., Wigham, E.
Pet rabbit welfare is a hidden crisis: Inappropriately housed, fed, and not routinely provided healthcare—rabbits can often suffer painful conditions and shortened lifespans. This study provides novel understanding of owners’ perceptions of rabbits’ mental capabilities; how this...
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"Don't bring me a dog...I'll just keep it": understanding unplanned dog acquisitions amongst a sample of dog owners attending canine health and welfare community events in the United Kingdom
| Contributor(s):: Holland, K. E., Mead, R., Casey, R. A., Upjohn, M. M., Christley, R. M.
Understanding the factors that result in people becoming dog owners is key to developing messaging around responsible acquisition and providing appropriate support for prospective owners to ensure a strong dog–owner bond and optimise dog welfare. This qualitative study investigated factors...
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The impact of COVID on cat guardians: veterinary issues
| Contributor(s):: Kogan, L. R., Erdman, P., Currin-McCulloch, J., Bussolari, C., Packman, W.
The onset of COVID has impacted the field of veterinary medicine and the lives of cat guardians in numerous ways, yet the subject remains largely unexplored. The purpose of this study was to better understand cat guardians' fears and concerns pertaining to veterinary care and obtainment of...
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Locking down the impact of New Zealand's COVID-19 alert level changes on pets
| Contributor(s):: Esam, F., Forrest, R., Waran, N.
The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on human-pet interactions within New Zealand, particularly during lockdown, was investigated via two national surveys. In Survey 1, pet owners (n = 686) responded during the final week of the five-week Alert Level 4 lockdown (highest level of restrictions -...
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The Association of Pet Ownership and Attachment with Perceived Stress among Chinese Adults
| Contributor(s):: Wu, Cynthia Sau Ting, Wong, Rosa Sze Man, Chu, Wing Hin
Pet ownership is associated with both positive and negative emotions. Given that not everyone responds to pet care in a stressful way, perceptions of companion animals may play a role in how owners respond to them. In this study, we explored the relationship between pet ownership and perceived...
