Risk Factors for Dog Relinquishment to a Los Angeles Municipal Animal Shelter

Dog relinquishment is a large component of shelter intake in the United States. Research has shown traits of the dog are associated with relinquishment as well as general characteristics of those relinquishing. Low income is often cited as a risk factor for relinquishment. The majority of people wit...

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Main Authors: Emily D. Dolan, Jamie Scotto, Margaret Slater, Emily Weiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/4/0413