scholarly journals Factors Informing the Return of Adopted Dogs and Cats to an Animal Shelter

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sloane M. Hawes ◽  
Josephine M. Kerrigan ◽  
Tess Hupe ◽  
Kevin N. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Behavior Issues ◽  
Retention Programs

Although the adoption rate of dogs and cats from animal shelters has increased, a proportion of animals are returned to the shelter after they are adopted. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors informing the return of 102 dogs to an animal shelter over a four-month period, and the return of 72 cats to an animal shelter over a three-month period. Descriptive statistics revealed dogs are most commonly returned for behavior issues related to aggression (38.2%), and cats are most commonly returned due to the adopter’s personal reasons (56.9%). The results also indicated that more than half of the dogs (51.0%) and cats (57.0%) returned in this study were owned for more than 60 days. Further research is needed to compare the effectiveness of different pet retention programs in addressing the factors that inform returned adoptions.

Tingkat Adopsi Inovasi Ib (Inseminasi Buatan) Pada Peternak Sapi Potong Di Kecamatan Lalabata Kabupaten Soppeng Adoption Of Innovation Ai ( Artificial Insemination ) Breeder In

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Angga Nugraha ◽  
Agustina Abdullah ◽  
Nurani Sirajuddin
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Broad Application ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Adoption Of Innovation ◽  
Cattle Breeders ◽  
Cattle Farms

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which farmers in adopting the technology of artificial insemination by measuring the time it takes breeders from receipt of the information to be applied , the quality of AI ( Application and recommendation ) , and Area Applied IB in cattle . The research was conducted in August - September 2014 against 30 respondents from 30 populations breeders who use technology AI ( Artificial Insemination ) . Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics by using tables Distribution Frekuwensi results showed adoption rate of technological innovation Artificial Insemination ( AI ) in beef cattle farms in the district Lalabata Soppeng ie Stage time is needed breeders from the receipt of the information to be obtained on application High category in the sense of the ability of farmers to adopt an innovation has been rapid , stage area located on the application of Low Category this suggests that the broad application of the implementation of the AI in the district as a whole Lalabata the breeder has done these activities , but not all animals in peliharanya apply technology Artificial Insemination ( AI ) , and Phase AI quality is in the category Medium this suggests that the quality of AI in District Lalabata Soppeng ie almost entirely of farmers already know the signs of estrus in livestock before conducting AI. Keywords : Adoption Levels , Artificial Insemination , Beef Cattle Breeders 

Temporal trends in intake category data for animal shelter and rescue organizations in Colorado from 2008 to 2018

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Sloane M. Hawes ◽  
Tess M. Hupe ◽  
Jaci Gandenberger ◽  
Kevin N. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Total Intake ◽  
Total Community ◽  
Animal Care

Abstract OBJECTIVE To investigate trends in animal shelter and rescue organization intake for dogs and cats in Colorado from 2008 to 2018. SAMPLE 482 animal shelters and rescue organizations that reported annual intake data to the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture for 1,086,630 dogs and 702,333 cats. PROCEDURES Total intake, intake for each of 5 Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act categories (stray, owner surrender, intrastate transfer, interstate transfer, or other), and community-based intake (total intake after exclusion of transfers) of dogs and cats were assessed in total and for each organization type (shelter or rescue organization). The number taken in per year, number taken in/1,000 capita (human residents)/y, and number in each intake category as a percentage of total intake for the same species per year were analyzed with linear regression models. RESULTS Trend lines indicated that total dog intake increased over the study period, but there was no change when these data were adjusted for the human population. Cat intake decreased over time according to both of these measures. Total community-based intake decreased, whereas total intake by interstate transfer from other organizations increased for both species during the study period. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Increased transfer of dogs and cats across state lines into regions with low community-based shelter intake suggested that regional and national animal disease trends could potentially impact disease profiles for recipient areas. Findings supported efforts toward collecting animal shelter and rescue organization intake and outcome data across larger systems.

scholarly journals Intake Vaccinations Reduced Signs of Canine Respiratory Disease During an Outbreak at an Animal Shelter

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Andrukonis ◽  
Kelsea M. Brown ◽  
Nathaniel J. Hall ◽  
Alexandra Protopopova
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Canine Distemper Virus ◽  
Nasal Discharge ◽  
Canine Distemper ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
West Texas ◽  
Nasal Swabs ◽  
Canine Infection ◽  
Fecal Score

Animal shelters provide an ideal environment for the spread of disease. Dogs are often housed in close quarters with others of unknown vaccine histories, and experience high levels of sustained stress. As a result, Canine Infection Respiratory Disease (CIRD) is often prevalent and difficult to control. The aims of this study were to (1) identify specific pathogens responsible for CIRD in a city shelter in West Texas, USA, and (2) determine whether intake vaccinations decrease proportion of dogs exhibiting signs of CIRD even during an outbreak. A laboratory analysis of conjunctival, pharyngeal, and nasal swabs (n = 15 dogs) and fecal samples (n = 6 kennels) showed prevalence of various CIRD pathogens (e.g., canine adenovirus-2, canine parainfluenza virus, canine distemper virus). All fifteen dogs tested positive for at least one pathogen, with the most prevalent pathogen being Canine Distemper Virus (CDV; n = 12). All of the kennels (n=6) tested positive for Canine Distemper Virus. Health data on dogs (n = 1,258) over the age of 6 weeks were assessed from May to August 2017. Beginning in July, both stray and owner-surrendered dogs were vaccinated with Nobivac® Canine 1-DAPPv 5 Way and Nobivac® Intra-Trac® 3 upon intake, which differed from the previous policy. For each day in the study, we calculated the proportion of dogs in each nasal discharge category, the proportion of dogs observed coughing, and the mean fecal score across all dogs. We conducted a linear regression between the proportion of the shelter vaccinated and the proportion of dogs coughing. At the beginning of the vaccination phase, ~25% of the dogs were coughing. However, as the proportion of the dogs vaccinated increased, the proportion of dogs coughing decreased. There was a significant decrease of 7% of the proportion of dogs coughing when vaccination was at least at 90% compared to when it was <90%. These data suggest that the shelter in this study was experiencing a CIRD outbreak, with CDV being primary pathogen, and that it is possible to substantially reduce illness by implementing a vaccination on intake protocol. The current study provides support for the importance of vaccination in animal shelter welfare.

scholarly journals Owner-Related Reasons Matter more than Behavioural Problems—A Study of Why Owners Relinquished Dogs and Cats to a Danish Animal Shelter from 1996 to 2017

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janne B. H. Jensen ◽  
Peter Sandøe ◽  
Søren Saxmose Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Primary Reason ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Over Time

Every year, dogs and cats are relinquished to animal shelters by their owners in large numbers. Reasons for relinquishment of dogs and cats to a large Danish shelter from 1996 to 2017 were obtained and characterised. The reasons were available for 86% of the owner-relinquished animals, including 3204 dog relinquishments (90%) and 2755 cat relinquishments (82%). They were allocated to 59 categories, which were further merged into four owner-related and three animal-related reasons. The most commonly reported of these seven reasons for relinquishment of dogs were owner health (29%), animal behavioural problems (23%), housing issues (21%) and lack of time (14%). For cats, the figures were: owner health (32%), housing issues (26%), and animal behavioural problems (25%). No systematic changes in these patterns were found over time. The number of relinquished cats was roughly stable, whereas the number of relinquished dogs decreased on average by 3% per annum. Owner issues were the primary reason for relinquishment in both species, but nearly one-quarter of the animals were relinquished as a result of behavioural problems. As the latter are often connected with the owner in some way, the results emphasise the importance of a focus on owners when addressing pet relinquishment challenges.

scholarly journals Determinants of Adoption Rate of Rice Production Technologies Introduced by Agricultural Research Outreach Centres (AROCs) by Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Yusuf ◽  
E. Salau ◽  
A. A. Girei
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Adoption Rate ◽  
Production Technologies

The study assessed the determinants of adoption rate of rice production technologies introduced by Agricultural Research Outreach Centres in Nigeria. Data were collected using a multi-sampling technique. Data were analysed using simple descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. Results revealed that respondents’ mean age was 50 years; level of formal education of farmers was low and farm size was 2.5ha on the average. Age, farming experience, years of schooling and number of extension visits were the socioeconomic determinants affecting rate of adoption. It was recommended that more villages should be selected with partnership between government and the private sector in order to cover more grounds and increase the rate of adoption of new technologies. Also, government and relevant stakeholders should prioritize establishment of the best extension teaching methods and systems as well as administration to help increase adoption rate of innovations and sustainability of the use of these technologies over time.

Social Justice at the Animal Shelter

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-227
Author(s):  
Stephanie Vega
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Informed Decisions

Engaging in an analysis of social justice issues through the lens of mathematics allows students to deepen their understanding of social issues and play a more active role in society. This set of problems is intended to help students better understand issues that affect local animal shelters and make informed decisions by applying mathematics. Included in these problems are researched facts that could accurately represent a shelter.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Respondent Conditioning Procedures to Decrease Barking in an Animal Shelter

2017 ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Steven Wade Payne ◽  
Kian S Assemi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Behavior ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Neutral Stimulus ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Baseline Phase ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Respondent Conditioning ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Excessive Noise

A common problem behavior in animal shelters is excessive noise from barking, which can regularly exceed 100dBs.  Noise levels in animal shelters are correlated with increased stress in dogs, which may lead to increased problem behavior and a decrease in adoption.  The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the use of respondent conditioning procedures to reduce barking noise level in an animal shelter by pairing a door chime with edible items.  Following a baseline and neutral stimulus phase, the door chime was paired with edible items over a period of three weeks.  Following this pairing phase, the pairing was stopped to determine if the door chime would act as a conditioned stimulus and reduce barking.  These procedures were replicated following an additional baseline phase.  Overall, the procedure was effective in reducing the noise level of the kennel area as compared to baseline levels. Implications and future research areas are discussed.   

scholarly journals Animal Shelter, Vaccination and Welfare

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-24
Author(s):  
Nilkanth Pant ◽  
Himanshu Deol ◽  
Abhay Chauhan ◽  
Ankit Mehra ◽  
Atul Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Group ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Public Health And Safety ◽  
Health And Safety Issues

This analysis shows stray or ownerless, free- roaming animals, and particularly, cats, still be a social group challenge. additionally, to vital health and welfare issues of the animals themselves, there square measure public health and safety issues with free-roaming animals, and key environmental issues, as well as wild and animate being predation by ferine dogs and cats, and potential attraction of predators, like coyotes, into community and concrete areas by the prepared provide of ferine cats as food. There are not any correct total numbers for ferine, stray, or abandoned dogs and cats, solely a proportion of that enter animal shelters or pounds annually, however informal estimates for ownerless, stray animals square measure way more than that further because the protection of animals has been allotted for hundreds of years and is usually accepted because the most efficient and property methodology of dominant infectious veterinary diseases.

scholarly journals Social Workers in Animal Shelters: A Strategy Toward Reducing Occupational Stress Among Animal Shelter Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Hoy-Gerlach ◽  
Mamta Ojha ◽  
Phil Arkow
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Occupational Stressors ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Animal Shelters ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Shelter Workers ◽  
Burn Out

Animal shelter workers (ASWs) are at disproportionate risk of moral injury, secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn-out. While there is an emerging body of literature developing on understanding the nuances of these experiences for ASWs, little work has been done on developing strategies to ameliorate occupational stressors and the negative effects of such for ASWs. Within this paper, occupational risks and protective factors for ASWs are summarized, and the emergence of social work within animal shelter settings as one strategy for helping to ameliorate the occupational stress experienced by ASWs is delineated.

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