Companion Animals Archives

Jun 12 2026 | Maria Schurr

The Complexities Of Companion Animal Surrender

A better understanding of the many factors that influence the difficult decision to surrender a companion animal could inform interventions to help keep them with their families. READ MORE

Jun 8 2026 | Olivia Minguella

Ethical Beliefs Shape How People Train Their Dogs

A survey of 500 U.S. dog guardians explores how ethical beliefs about animals influence training methods, showing that human-centered views are linked to punishment while welfare-focused views favor gentler approaches. READ MORE

Jun 5 2026 | Alyssa Hanes

Animal Ethical Mourning: Why Animal Grief Is Disenfranchised

When people mourn the loss of an animal, their grief often goes unrecognized and unsupported — even more so when that animal lives on a factory farm or in the wild. READ MORE

Jun 3 2026 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – June 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about calves made to participate in rodeos, the effectiveness of plant-based nudges in foodservice settings, abnormal repetitive behaviors in rhesus macaques used for research, and more. READ MORE

Jun 2 2026 | Tamara Kedves

Trends In Animal Welfare Act Enforcement In The United States

Animal Welfare Act enforcement may be at its lowest point in years, driven by a Supreme Court ruling, presidential administration changes, and a shrinking federal inspection workforce. READ MORE

May 19 2026 | Jenna D'Ottavio

From Folklore To Facts: Advancing Evidence-Based Care For Captive Reptiles

This review challenges “folklore husbandry” for reptiles, revealing how science, not tradition, must guide better welfare in captivity. READ MORE

May 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

How Barren Environments Amplify Pain In Captive Animals

Gathering evidence from diverse fields, this review makes the case that for animals in barren, confined environments, pain isn’t just unrelieved — it’s amplified. READ MORE

May 7 2026 | Aeneas Koosis

New Statistical Method Reveals Flaws In Shelter Length-Of-Stay Calculations

Traditional shelter length-of-stay calculations are misleading. Using a new, corrected statistical approach more accurately captures operational changes and resource needs. READ MORE

May 6 2026 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – May 2026

This month’s Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about the welfare of egg-laying ducks in Indonesia, a program to help unhoused people and their companion animals, misperceptions about honeybees, and more. READ MORE

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