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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2023

Cross-sectional survey exploring current intake practices for dogs admitted to animal shelters in Texas: a descriptive study.

Mackenzie Cranford, Abbey Bing, Alissa Cisneros, Amber D Carroll, Hannah Porter, Anastasia Chiara Stellato

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mackenzie CranfordDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Abbey BingDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Alissa CisnerosDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Amber D CarrollDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Hannah PorterDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Anastasia Chiara StellatoDepartment of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Entering an animal shelter is a stressful experience for dogs that can impair their welfare, adoptability, and shelter staff safety; thus, it is crucial to reduce the stress experienced during intake. This study investigated the current intake practices for dogs admitted in animal shelters in Texas, United States. Methods: To gather data, an online survey was designed and distributed to shelter employees responsible for intake at animal shelters. The survey collected information about examination procedures, the type of information collected from owner-surrenders, as well as the housing environment for the dogs. Results: Survey participants ( Discussion: Results provide descriptive information on current intake procedures and routine handling techniques used in Texas shelters. Future research should explore shelter dog responses to routine handling techniques to support the development of evidence-based protocols during routine intake examinations and procedures.

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animal shelterbehaviordogintake examinationwelfare

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PMID38173552
PMCPMC10763234
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