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Science has some clues about whether or not your cat feels more than cupboard love for you.
Thousands of young people became pet owners during the pandemic - retailers should let them bring their furry friends to stores.
The presence of pets makes people seem more trustworthy, research has found. People are more likely to help a stranger with a dog or another pet than a person without one.
Dogs bite people daily, especially young children. There is concern that disadvantaged families may suffer most. Dog-bite facts remain scarce because prevention has yet to become a policy priority.
Roaming pet cats can kill more than 180 animals each year. But most people who keep cats inside do so for the welfare of their pet.
Talking to your dog really helps. Here’s what else you can do.
Trying to find housing can be a nightmare for pet owners, especially those who need it in a crisis. The inconsistencies from state to state and between different forms of housing demand reform.
Pets are a source of physical, psychological and social support for homeless people.
Pets can relieve anxiety during the pandemic and reduce the effects of social isolation. However, there have been waves of pet adoptions and abandonment related to the pandemic.
American cities are getting more diverse, but neighbors of different races don’t necessarily socialize with each other. A sociologist in North Carolina discovered one surprising reason why.
Another review into the safety of pet food leads to another review into pet food. It’s been a decade since this issue was brought to the government’s attention, so what needs to happen now?
All dogs need regular exercise outside of the home (and it’s good for people too).
After you’ve finished reading this, take the time to ensure your dog or cat’s microchip details are up to date. It might just save your pet’s life.
Pets have become a major part of our lives, with many millennials opting for a dog or cat instead of children. What should employers do to accommodate pet owners?
Australian cities generally don’t allow pet dogs on public transport. Instead, owners need their own vehicle to travel with their dogs, and it’s a surprisingly important factor in our car dependency.
Humans tend to associate cats purring with happiness, but in turns out they also purr when in pain, hungry and alone.
A study of Australian and US cities has demonstrated that pet ownership strengthens people’s connections with their neighbours.
With a majority of households having pets and growing numbers living in apartments, a review of regulations on keeping animals in such communities is timely.
The pet industry meets ‘demand’ driven by the ‘right’ to own a puppy. Animal welfare advocates respond with a ‘vigil’ to mark the ‘shameful’ fate of 250,000 dogs abandoned each year.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, Adelaide University
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Research Associate - Pawsitive Connections Lab, University of Saskatchewan
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Veterinarian, James Cook University
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Associate Professor, Geography and Urban Studies, Western Sydney University
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Professor, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
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Professor in Public Health, Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Associate Professor, Human Resources Management and Occupational Health and Safety at The Goodman School of Business, Brock University
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Sesquicentenary Professor, Public Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney
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Professor Emerita, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Associate researcher, Urban Planning and Geography, Université Gustave Eiffel
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Policy Officer, Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research
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Professor of Housing & Social Policy, HHAUS Housing, Homelessness & Urban Studies, Swinburne University of Technology
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Independent researcher, The University of Melbourne