The COVID-19 pandemic has created a situation globally where companion animals may be
at increased risk of relinquishment and abandonment due to multiple interrelated factors …

Each year, millions of animals enter animal shelters across the United States and are met
with a variety of potential stressors that can negatively impact their experience, including …

Each year, millions of dogs enter thousands of animal shelters across the United States. Life
in the shelter can be stressful, and one type of intervention that improves dogs' experience is …

Simple Summary This study investigates the reasons behind the relinquishment of
companion animals, specifically cats and dogs, to an open-admission shelter in the US. We …

Foster care programs at animal shelters have emerged as an important tool for promoting
animal welfare and supporting shelter life-saving efforts. Preliminary evidence suggests that …

Domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are the fourth most common species admitted to
the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) shelter …

Simple Summary There has been discussion in traditional and social media about increases
in the numbers of people willing to foster animals in their homes during the pandemic …

Pet acquisition purportedly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic with individuals
acquiring pets during periods of social isolation. Families with children experienced unique …

Recent statistics suggest that the percentage of animals adopted from shelters or rescue
organizations is lower than expected, especially given the number of animals available for …

There has been a paucity of research into the experiences of animal rescue staff and
volunteers during COVID-19. The aim of this qualitative research was to explore the impact …