Pet Ownership
Iowa Voters Support Stronger Oversight of Puppy Mills by Nearly Ten-to-One Margin
Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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In a statewide survey of Iowa voters, this 2009 study found that 86% of voters support legislation that would strengthen protections for dogs in large-scale breeding operations, otherwise known as puppy mills; 9% are opposed to these tougher measures.
2009 Survey: Helping Cats Find Homes
Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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A survey by the Morris Animal Foundation on the attitudes and perceptions toward cats finds that one quarter of respondents have a neutral opinion of cats while more than half harbor negative attitudes toward cats. Approximately 1 in 10 current non-cat owners would definitely or probably consider having a cat.
Microchips Result in High Rate of Return of Shelter Animals to Owners
Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 (Original item from 2007) Companion Animals
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An Ohio State University study finds that lost companion animals that have been implanted with microchips are significantly more likely to be recovered by their owners than those without.
Busy Owners Cause Bad Behavior
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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According to this survey regarding companion animal owners in the United Kingdom, 94% of veterinary professionals believe that owners' lifestyles are the major cause of behavioral issues in pets.
Pet, Pest, Profit: Isolating Differences in Attitudes towards the Treatment of Animals
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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This study developed a scale to isolate the differences in attitudes towards animals considered companion animals ("pets"), those thought to be "pests," and those animals used for profit or "utility."
Upcoming 3rd Wave of HRC's Animal Tracker
Submitted by Che Green on Nov 10, 2009 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Wildlife and ExoticsWave 3 of HRC's Animal Tracker, slated for early next year, will survey a representative sample of adults in the U.S., addressing questions like knowledge of various animal issues, the influence of concern for animals on personal choices, perceived impact of the animal protection movement, and support for the movement's goal of eliminating animal suffering. We'll also be able to compare the results with findings from the baseline survey, which was conducted in early 2008.
Empathetic Differences in Adults as a Function of Childhood and Adult Pet Ownership and Pet Type
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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According to this study, both adults who currently have pets and those who had pets as children were found to rate more highly on empathy scales compared with those who either do not have pets or never had pets.
Reasons for Relinquishment and Return of Domestic Cats to Rescue Shelters in the UK
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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This study of cat relinquishment in the United Kingdom found that 60% of cats entering shelters were given up by their owners, 19% due to owner circumstances, 7% for behavioral reasons, and 5% because of the occurrence of allergy or asthma among owners.
The Emergence of Pets as Family and the Socio-Historical Development of Pet Funerals in Japan
Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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This study of the historical perception of companion animals in Japan is based on the tombstone inscriptions and burial practices for pets. Results show that these practices evolved over time from a form of prayer for the animal's soul to an expression of grief by the owner.
Purebred Dog Health Survey
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 (Original item from 2004) Companion Animals
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This nationwide survey of more than 36,000 purebred dogs in the United Kingdom identified the most common health conditions in dog breeds in 2004, with cancer as the most frequently occurring ailment.
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