Adoption of Shelter Dogs in a Brazilian Community: Assessing the Caretaker Profile

Soto, Francisco Rafael Martins; Ferreira, Fernando; Pinheiro, Sônia Regina; Nogari, Fernanda; Risseto, Marcia Regina; Souza, Osana de; Amaku, Marcos

doi:10.1207/s15327604jaws0802_3

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“…One recent U.S. study also found no significant differences in the LOS of sheltered dogs based on sex (Brown et al 2013). In contrast, on the basis of a survey in Brazil (Soto et al 2005), it was found that potential adopters preferred male dogs to bitches. According to these authors, the reasons were that female dogs can have unwanted litters, and that males require less care and attention.…”

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Sex, age and size as factors affecting the length of stay of dogs in Czech shelters

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Certain factors associated with the characteristics of sheltered dogs can be important in the adoption process. This study focused on the sex, age, and size of abandoned dogs in Czech shelters. Abandoned male dogs remained significantly longer in shelters (median 27 days) compared to abandoned females (median 21 days). With respect to potential adopters, bitches were the preferred sex in Czech shelters. Young abandoned dogs up to the age of one year had the shortest length of stay (median 19 days), whereas older dogs had the longest length of stay, i.e. dogs in the age range of 7-9 years (median 53.5 days) as well as dogs older than 9 years (median 54 days). Abandoned dogs over 65 cm at the withers, i.e. giant dogs, and abandoned dogs up to 35 cm at the withers, i.e. small dogs, had the shortest length of stay in Czech shelters, with medians of 16 days and 21 days, respectively. Medium-sized dogs, i.e. dogs measuring between 35-50 cm at the withers, and large dogs, i.e. dogs measuring between 51-65 cm at the withers had the longest length of stay in shelters. A better understanding of factors that negatively affect the adoption process in abandoned sheltered dogs can significantly shorten the length of stay of such dogs in Czech shelters and help to improve the adoption process itself as well as the welfare of sheltered dogs.

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Sex, age and size as factors affecting the length of stay of dogs in Czech shelters

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“…On the contrary, if the damage proves to be irreversible as the testis damage in our histological examination seems to indicate, a new approach to sterilizing dogs non-invasively will be available. This may appeal to many dog owners who are reluctant to consider surgery (Soto et al 2005).…”

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Therapeutic Ultrasound as a Potential Male Dog Contraceptive: Determination of the Most Effective Application Protocol

Leoci

Aiudi

Silvestre

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Reprod Domestic Animals

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ContentsUltrasound is one of the most promising forms of non‐invasive contraception and has been studied in several animal models. The objective of the current investigation was to determine the most practical and effective application protocol for dog sterilization. A total of 100 dogs were divided into five equal groups. Group A received 5‐min applications three times performed at 48‐hr intervals and covering the entire testicular area at frequency of 1 MHz; Group B received 5‐min applications three times performed at 48‐hr intervals over the dorso‐cranial area of the testis at frequency of 3 MHz; Group C received three sequential 5‐min applications (at 5‐min intervals between applications) covering the entire testicular area at frequency of 1 MHz; Group D received 15‐min applications two times performed at 48‐hr intervals and covering the entire testicular area at frequency of 1 MHz. The experimental groups' ultrasound had an intensity of 1.5W/cm2. The Control Group had the same procedure as Group A, but with the transducer switched‐off. Dogs were surgically castrated 40 days following the treatment for histological examination. Azoospermia, testicular volume reduction and apparently irreversible testicular damage were achieved by Group A. No effects were noticed in the other groups. Testosterone levels remained within physiological range with all application protocols. A regimen of three applications of ultrasound at 1 MHz, and 1.5 W/cm2, lasting 5 min with an interval of 48 h was effective as permanent sterilization in the dog without hormonal impact.

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“…Entretanto, o número de adoções é amplamente maior no caso de filhotes do que adultos, fazendo com que muitos animais permaneçam por um longo período de tempo em abrigos e expostos a diferentes situações negativas ao seu bem-estar. Faltam dados publica- dos que espelhem a realidade nacional, estadual ou municipal, do número de animais adotados anualmente, mas relatos informais das entidades de proteção animal em diferentes localidades do país apontam essa realidade em mudança e de forma animadora (Soto et al, 2005).…”

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Gatos, equívocos e desconhecimento na destinação de animais em abrigos: Revisão da Literatura

Nunes

Soares

2018

Revista Brasileira De Zoociências

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Cats, misunderstandings and lack of knowledge in the destination of animals in shelters: Literature Review.Abandoned cats are exposed to many kinds of ill-treatment, like and poisoning, and suffering, like hunger, isolation and rejection by humans. Many of these animals are taken to private or public shelters by volunteers and municipal officers.In general, in a shelter-like environment there are a high number of animals, scarce environmental, sanitary and feeding resources, inadequate handling and risk of social interactions that may compromise the welfare of sheltered cats. The evaluation of socialization spectrum of cats taken to shelters can be an important tool for initial screening and choosing of appropriate disposition track -adoption or resocialization programs, permanent housing, return-to-field or euthanasia of these animals. In Brazil, there are no records of technically based assessments considering behavior, communication and interaction levels of domestic cats in shelters. In other countries, when this analysis happens, it is usually done by using well-established stress assessment tools, in individual cage housing. In order to carry out adoption, adult cats collectively held in public shelters or in non-governmental organizations should be evaluated regarding their socialization, thus minimizing the risk of re-abandoned of those cats with a more fearful, withdraw behavior or living with a low degree of well-being. In the literature review, no evaluation instruments were fond for adoption programs of adult cats where the socialization of the animals was the central point of the screening. The existence of this instrument could facilitate the destination of felines rescued from abandonment to different programs of adoption, resocialization or definitive maintenance in restricted, controlled environments and with the employment of environmental enrichment.Key words: feline behavior, cat adoption, animal welfare, and socialization of adult cats.Resumo. O abandono de gatos os expõe a maus tratos como envenenamento e a sofrimento como, a fome, o isolamento, e a rejeição, por parte dos humanos. O resgate de muitos desses animais ocorre por voluntários e servidores municipais que os conduzem a abrigos privados ou públicos. Em geral, nesses ambientes, encontramos um elevado número de animais, escassez de recursos ambientais, sanitários e alimentares, manejo inadequado e riscos de convívio social que comprometem o bem-estar dos gatos alojados. A avaliação do grau de socialização de gatos recolhidos em abrigos pode ser uma ferramenta importante para triagem inicial e destinação a programas de adoção, ressocialização, manutenção permanente, devolução à comunidade de origem ou a eutanásia desses animais. No Brasil não há registros na literatura de que ocorra alguma avaliação tecnicamente embasada considerando o comportamento, comunicação e expressão do gato doméstico nesses locais. Em outros países, em geral, essa análise, quando ocorre, se dá através do emprego de instrumentos de avaliação de estresse e em am...

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Adoption of Shelter Dogs in a Brazilian Community: Assessing the Caretaker Profile

Cited by 21 publications

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Sex, age and size as factors affecting the length of stay of dogs in Czech shelters

Sex, age and size as factors affecting the length of stay of dogs in Czech shelters

Therapeutic Ultrasound as a Potential Male Dog Contraceptive: Determination of the Most Effective Application Protocol

Gatos, equívocos e desconhecimento na destinação de animais em abrigos: Revisão da Literatura

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