Behavioural and physiological responses of shelter dogs to long-term confinement

Behavioural and physiological responses of shelter dogs to long-term confinement

In Italy, National Law (281/1991) prohibits euthanasia of shelter dogs if they are not dangerous or suffering seriously. Adoption rates in rescue shelters are often lower than entrance rates, leading inevitably to overcrowded facilities where animals are likely to spend the rest of their lives in ke...

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Main Authors: Paolo Dalla Villa, Shanis Barnard, Elisa Di Fede, Michele Podaliri, Luca Candeloro, Antonio Di Nardo, Carlo Siracusa, James A. Serpell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale 2013-06-01
Series:Veterinaria Italiana
Subjects:
Animal welfare
Behaviour
Canis familiaris
Cortisol
Dog
Long-term confinement
Rescue shelter
Online Access:http://www.izs.it/vet_italiana/2013/49_2/231.pdf

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