Some factors influencing adoption of sheltered dogs.

In Italy the law forbids euthanizing shelter dogs unless they are severely ill or dangerous. This has created a problem: many dogs are housed for long periods of time in shelters. It is important to the welfare of these dogs for us to find methods to increase successful adoption rates. The aim of th...

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Published in:	Anthrozoös Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 211 - 225
Main Authors:	Normando, Simona, Stefanini, Cinzia, Meers, Lieve, Adamelli, Serena, Couitis, Debbie, Bono, Gabriele
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd 2006
Subjects:	Italy Animal welfare Human-animal relationships Dog adoption Dog laws Animal shelters Euthanasia of animals Doghouses Animal aggression Kennel management
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