Factors Associated with Shelter Dog Euthanasia versus Live Release by Adoption or Transfer in the United States

The objective of this study was to identify phenotypic characteristics predicting the outcome of euthanasia for dogs entering shelters compared to live release. Individual dog records for 2017 were requested from shelters in five states (Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, and Oklahoma) r...

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Main Authors: Cassie J. Cain, Kimberly A. Woodruff, David R. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/927