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Dispersal behaviour of free-ranging dogs ( Canis familiaris ) in relation to age, sex, season and dispersal distance
Contributor(s):: Pal, S. K., Ghosh, B., Roy, S.
The dispersal of free-ranging dogs from Katwa, West Bengal, India, was studied between January 1993 and December 1996. Between January 1993 and September 1996, 315 pups were observed from 64 litters. Pups were born between October and March each year, with a peak between November and January. The...
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Behavioral evaluation and demographic information in the assessment of aggressiveness in shelter dogs
Contributor(s):: Bollen, K. S., Horowitz, J.
Behavioral evaluations of 2017 shelter dogs were used for identifying dogs with aggressive tendencies and for predicting post-adoption behavior problems. Associations between failure of the behavioral evaluation and demographic factors (age, breed, and sex) and the dog's behavioral history,...
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Behavioral differences between owner surrender and stray domestic cats after entering an animal shelter
Contributor(s):: Dybdall, K., Strasser, R., Katz, T.
Animals entering a shelter environment may behave differently upon arrival depending upon their previous experiences and life history. To examine this, 86 domestic cats were scored using a seven-level behavioral measure for the first 3 days upon entering an animal shelter. Data were then grouped...
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Dog ownership in the West Indies: a case study from The Bahamas
Contributor(s):: Fielding, W. J., Mather, J.
Results from several studies in The Bahamas, which included 511 interviews with residents and data on 776 dogs, are reported. The composition and characteristics of the dog population are described. The majority of dogs, both owned and unowned, are local mongrels called "potcakes." The median age...
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Reactions of American tourists to roaming dogs in New Providence, The Bahamas
Contributor(s):: Plumridge, S., Fielding, W. J.
The Bahamas suffers from nuisances caused by roaming dogs. Although Bahamians tolerate their presence, in an economy which is dependent upon tourism, the reactions of tourists to roaming dogs is of great consequence. This study reports the reactions of 439 American tourists concerning roaming...
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Regulation of free-roaming cat ( Felis silvestris catus ) populations: a survey of the literature and its application to Israel
Contributor(s):: Gunther, I., Terkel, J.
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The influence of length of time in a rescue shelter on the behaviour of kennelled dogs
Contributor(s):: Wells, D. L., Graham, L., Hepper, P. G.
Animal rescue shelters provide temporary housing for thousands of stray and abandoned dogs every year. Many of these animals fail to find new homes and are forced to spend long periods of time in kennels. This study examined the influence of the length of time spent in a rescue shelter (5 years)...
