NAIA Shelter Project Studies

	Survey of Shelter Dog Composition: Mutts vs. Purebreds Date of Study: July 2015 A major goal of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) is to reduce the number of adoptable pets that are euthanized in American animal shelters. The problem of unwanted pets and shelter euthanasia is a multi-faceted problem, however, and to make progress toward effective solutions, we need a clearer understanding of the many issues involved. That is why NAIA focuses its resources on studying the various aspects of the pet marketplace, including pet shelters... Read more...
	How outdated perceptions have reshaped dog marketplace Date of Study: July 2019 Rates of household dog ownership in the United States have never been higher, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, which has tracked this statistic since 1982.1 Likewise, market research shows significant growth in the number of U.S. dogs, with 1 firm estimating the number in 2017 at 89.7 million, an increase of 24% since 2000.2 This widely documented upturn in dog ownership is especially noteworthy in view of parallel decreases in number of dogs being produced in the ... Read more...
	Long-Term Health Risks & Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs Date of Study: July 2007 Dog owners in America are frequently advised to spay/neuter their dogs for health reasons. A number of health benefits are cited, yet evidence is usually not cited to support the alleged health benefits. When discussing the health impacts of spay/neuter, health risks are often not mentioned. At times, some risks are mentioned, but the most severe risks usually are not. This article is an attempt to summarize the long-term health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter in dogs that... Read more...