Data di Pubblicazione:
2022
Citazione:
Factors behind the Relinquishment of Dogs and Cats by their Guardians in Portugal / S. Duarte Cardoso, G. da Graca Pereira, L. de Sousa, C.B. Faraco, P. Piotti, F. Pirrone. - In: JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE. - ISSN 1088-8705. - (2022), pp. 1-12. [Epub ahead of print] [10.1080/10888705.2022.2087183]
Abstract:
In Portugal, the relinquishment of dogs and cats is a major problem. Thus, the authors developed a questionnaire to understand the factors influencing the relinquishment of companion animals in Portugal. With a view to analyze the factors behind relinquishment by companion animal guardians, the authors analyzed surveys completed by 72 participants, divided into two groups: REL (relinquisher, n = 36), i.e., guardians who had relinquished a companion animal and NREL (non-relinquisher, n = 36) i.e., guardians who had never relinquished a companion animal. The only significant factors for the REL group were the presence of children and the type of dwelling (apartment). Additionally, the duration of guardianship of the companion animal before relinquishment (REL group) was significantly shorter if there were children in the household than if there were no children.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Animal welfare; cats; causes; dogs; relinquishment
Elenco autori:
S. Duarte Cardoso, G. da Graca Pereira, L. de Sousa, C.B. Faraco, P. Piotti, F. Pirrone
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