Pet Overpopulation
HRC’s Free Research Primer Series
Submitted by Carol Glasser on Aug 24, 2010 Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWhen fellow animal advocates ask me questions about research on animal protection issues, I typically ask them if they have looked at our research primers. In response, I usually hear "Research what? Where?" I am guessing that many advocates, even those of you who follow our work, are not aware of the full wealth of free data we have available. Here I want to highlight HRC's research primers, since they are a free resource that can help all advocates better understand the issues on which they are working. So let me tell you a little about them.
Multnomah County Animal Services Shelter Does What it's Supposed to Do
Submitted on Jul 17, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This news articles examines Portland, Oregon area animal shelter statistics, finding that euthanization rates in the area are lower than the national average. The 2006 euthanasia rate for a coalition of Portland shelters was 8.9 per thousand residents, compared with a national average of 13.8 euthanized animals per thousand people.
Reproduction Control in Cats: New Developments in Non-Surgical Methods
Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals
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This article summarizes the most recent methods available as alternatives to surgical contraception for cats. These methods include the use of slow-release GnRH agonists, melatonin implants, and antiprogestin aglepristone.
Follow Up Procedures in Animal Shelters: A Survey of Current Practices
Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 (Original item from 2006) Companion Animals
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The follow-up procedures used by animal shelters varies among different shelters and is the component of Van Winkle's Intake, Holding, Adoptions, and Follow-Up Model (IHAF, 2005) that is the most commonly neglected. This study surveyed the current follow-up practices in place among 56 shelters from across the United States and one shelter in Canada.
HumaneSpot.org: A Little Something for Every Animal Advocate
Submitted by admin on May 10, 2010 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsWritten by Diane Venberg, one of HRC's 2010 interns, this wonderful overview of HumaneSpot.org shows the breadth of our research database and highlights a number of important studies. Be sure to give this blog a read if you've been wanting a taste of what HumaneSpot.org has to offer before applying for access. And if you have any research that you think should be included in our database, be sure to let us know.
Veterinarian New Media Usage Study
Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals | General Animal Protection
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The results of this 2009 study the use of new and social media among U.S. veterinarians finds that more than half of small animal veterinarians and about three-quarters of large animal veterinarians have sent or received text messages for business reasons over the last year.
Analysis of Feral/Stray Cat Solutions
Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 Companion Animals
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This paper addresses cat overpopulation and discusses the history and effectiveness of Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) programs to control feral cat populations. Based on an examination of successful TNR programs, the evidence shows it to be an effective and workable method for long-term population control. The article includes data describing successful TNR programs.
Seven out of Ten Americans Wrongly Believe the HSUS is a Pet-Shelter "Umbrella Group"
Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 (Original item from 2010) Companion Animals | General Animal Protection
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According to a survey conducted by the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), an industry front group, 79% of U.S. adults are familiar with the Humane Society of the United States and most think HSUS is a "worthy charity." However, there is some indication that the public does not fully understand the role that HSUS plays in protecting animals.
Emergency and Disaster Planning at Ohio Animal Shelters
Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 (Original item from 2007) Companion Animals
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This cross-sectional study of the level of emergency and disaster response planning at Ohio animal shelters, and response planning by Ohio agencies in their communities, shows a lack of preparedness and the under-utilization of such agencies as a resource.
Comcast Publishes Results of Pet Adoption Trends Survey
Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 (Original item from 2009) Companion Animals
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The results of Comcast's annual animal shelter survey found that the current economic recession has both impacted adoption rates and tightened the standards of shelters for potential adopters.
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