Exploring Social Desirability Bias in Perceptions of Dog Adoption: All’s Well that Ends Well? Or Does the Method of Adoption Matter?

Dogs are a popular companion animal in the United States; however, dog acquisition is often a contentious subject. Adoption is often cited as an ethical and popular method of acquisition but interpretation of the term ‘adoption’ may vary. In a nationally representative survey of...

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Main Authors: Courtney Bir, Nicole Olynk Widmar, Candace Croney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/9/154