ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2024
Coming Home, Staying Home: Adopters' Stories about Transitioning Their New Dog into Their Home and Family.
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- 'he's not just a dog… he's something bigger… my family.' A Qualitative Study on Dog Ownership and Emotional Well-Being.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Through Human Eyes: Owner Insights into the Social Relationships of Pet Rats.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Short-term effects of pet acquisition and loss on well-being in an unbiased sample during the COVID-19 pandemic.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- A qualitative exploration of owner experiences following dog adoption.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Published research estimates shelter dogs' post-adoption returns at 7-20%, with a significant percentage of these occurring in the first month post-adoption. To better understand factors that contribute to the success or failure of long-term rehoming outcomes, this study sought to understand post-adoption challenges up to four years post-adoption, targeting dogs identified as more likely to be returned. Thirty-one adopters participated in semi-interviews. Thematic analysis of their responses yielded three themes: (1) The adoption process takes time and requires patience; (2) Building trust and learning limits are essential to lasting adoptive relationships; and (3) Human-dog relationships are idiosyncratic because they involve unique individuals. These results have potential application in programs designed to guide adopters and dogs through a successful adoption process. Access to real-life adoption stories, such as those uncovered in this study, might help new adopters develop reasonable expectations and learn from others' experiences as they work to develop lasting relationships with their dogs.
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