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

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 (n = 64) were shelter staff from municipal (59%, 38/64) and private shelters (23%, 15/64) in 47 counties. Handl

SUBMITTER: Cranford M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763234 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature