Subjects : Abandonment / Adoption

| Part 1: A Sector-Wide Survey of UK/British Isles Shelter Organisations Caring for Cats: Caregiver-Reported Approaches to Housing, Husbandry and General Care Provision

Laurent R. Finka, Ana M. Barcelos, James Waterman, Avni Bhatia, JEnni L. McDonald, Rae Foreman-Worsley, Beth Skillings

Published in 2026

A study conducted in the United Kingdom shows that, although shelters generally meet cats’ physiological needs, there is room for improvement in addressing their psychological needs, particularly with regard to housing, handling, and environmental enrichment.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Felines

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Comparative Effectiveness of Culling and Birth Control in Free-Roaming Animal Management: A Systematic Review

Anastassiya Perfilyeva, Olzhas Zhorayev, Kira Bespalova, Yuliya Perfilyeva

Published in 2026

A systematic review of the scientific literature on the management of stray animals, showing that euthanasia has limited and context-dependent effectiveness, whereas birth control, as part of integrated strategies, yields more consistent and sustainable results across all areas.

Document Types: Scientific review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Sold a pup? Impact of purchasing practices, owner and dog demographics, and puppy early-life experiences on later canine health outcomes in the UK

Fiona C. Dale, Dan G. O’Neill, Claire L. Brand, Zoe Belshaw, Bree L. Merritt, Camilla L. Pegram, Rowena M. A. Packer

Published in 2026

Study showing that certain puppy breeding and purchasing practices, which are often illegal, are associated with a greater number of health problems in adulthood.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Canine

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Nouveaux Animaux de Compagnie : état des lieux en France métropolitaine et problématiques liées à leur détention

Blanche Montero

Published in 2023

Veterinary thesis report on exotic pets (new companion animals) in France. The growing popularity of non-traditional pets raises issues of regulation, animal welfare, illegal trade, and health risks, highlighting the key role of veterinarians and the need to raise public awareness.

Document Types: Scientific work

Animal categories:Exotic pets

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The Protection of Cats and Dogs in EU Law – Companion for Life: From Ownership to Responsibility

The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy, Almo Nature, Fondazione Capellino, German Animal Welfare Federation

Published in 2025

White paper on the protection of cats and dogs in the EU

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Animal welfare organisations that rehome dogs from southern and eastern Europe to Germany: A homepage content analysis

Graf J., Kuhne F.

Published in 2025

Scientific article analyzing the homepages of German animal welfare organizations involved in the adoption of abandoned dogs from southern and eastern European countries. He concludes that the lack of health information and behavioral descriptions can hinder adoption and increase the number of returns. Failure to comply with legislation can jeopardize animal welfare and increase the risk of illegal trade in dogs.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories:Canine

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Abandoned animals and those who take them in - First study on abandonment and adoption 2025 (Based on 2024 data)

SPA and Affinity Foundation

Published in 2025

Nation-wide study in France by the SPA and the Affinity Foundation on the abandonment and adoption of cats and dogs in 2024.

Document Types: Technical review

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

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Assemblée nationale : réponse écrite à la question n°7147 : Quelles mesures pour éviter la prolifération des chats errants ?

Question: Mrs Sandra Delannoy (Nord (3rd constituency) - Rassemblement National). Answer: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.

Published in 2025

Government answer to a question from a Deputy on the proliferation of stray cats in France. It summarises existing measures and its support for local pilot schemes supported by a one-off €3 million funding pot in 2024, but, for the time being, envisages no further roll-out due to lack of funding.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Felines

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