Associations Between Adoption Discounts, Length-of-Stay, and Adoption Rates of Dogs in an Open-Admission Municipal Animal Shelter in NSW, Australia.

Tianyang Qiu, Simone J Maher, Evelyn Hall, Mark E Westman

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Tianyang QiuSydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0009-0000-3724-0137

Simone J MaherCentre for Veterinary Education, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.

Evelyn HallSydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8999-9046

Mark E WestmanSydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7400-1960

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Abstract

This study explored possible associations between adoption discounts, length-of-stay (LOS), and adoption rates for dogs at a municipal (council) shelter in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, over a one-year period (4 April 2023-3 April 2024). Data from 479 rehomed dogs and eight temporary promotional campaigns were analysed, considering the following factors: discount levels applied, breed group, body size, age group, coat colour, intake method (stray, privately surrendered, or seized), and return-to-shelter history after adoption. Dogs with ≥75% discount and 0-50% discount had a longer LOS compared to those without a discount (

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adoptionanimal welfarediscountdogslength of staysheltersveterinary science

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PMID41594509

DOI10.3390/ani16020321

PMCPMC12837617

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