Coming Home, Staying Home: Adopters’ Stories about Transitioning Their New Dog into Their Home and Family

Published research estimates shelter dogs’ post-adoption returns at 7–20%, with a significant percentage of these occurring in the first month post-adoption. To better understand factors that contribute to the success or failure of long-term rehoming outcomes, this study sought to understand post-ad...

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Main Authors: Eileen Thumpkin, Nancy A. Pachana, Mandy B. A. Paterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/5/723