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