A description of the characteristics of dogs in, and policies of four shelters in different countries

Stray dogs can be found in most countries in the world, creating ethical and sanitary problems. Animal shelters are built to keep stray animals off the streets and thereby improve public health. Although countries have many similarities in dealing with these issues, there may also be considerable differences. Here, we describe dogs ’ characteristics and management policies at four different shelters; two located in North America (USA), one in Asia (Israel) and one in Europe (Italy). This comparison was intended to identify which policies led to higher animal welfare.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research