Stray Animal Population Dynamics

Barnett BD, Rudd RL. Feral Dogs of the Galapagos Islands: Impact and Control. Int J Stud Anim Prob. 1983;4:44-58. (Abstract)

Butler JR, Bingham J. Demography and dog-human relationships of the dog population in Zimbabwean communal lands. Vet Rec. 2000;147:442-6. (Abstract)

Carding AH. The significance and dynamics of stray dog populations with special reference to the U.K. and Japan. J Small Anim Pract. 1969;10:419-46.

Childs JE, Robinson LE, Sadek R, Madden A, Miranda ME, Miranda NL. Density estimates of rural dog populations and an assessment of marking methods during a rabies vaccination campaign in the Philippines. Prev Vet Med. 1998;33:207-18. (Abstract)

Clifton M. Animal populations may not be out of control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;213:603.

Coman BJ, Robinson JL. Some aspects of stray dog behaviour in an urban fringe area. Aust Vet J. 1989;66:30-2.

Daniels TJ, Bekoff M, eds. Population and social biology of free-ranging dogs, canis familiaris. J Mammal. 1989;70:754-762. (Abstract)

Matter HC, Wandeler AI, Neuenschwander BE, Harischandra LP, Meslin FX. Study of the dog population and the rabies control activities in the Mirigama area of Sri Lanka. Acta Trop. 2000;75:95-108. (Abstract)

Nassar R, Fluke J. Pet population dynamics and community planning for animal welfare and animal control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1160-4.

Nassar R, Mosier JE. Canine population dynamics: a study of the Manhattan, Kansas, canine population. Am J Vet Res. 1980;41:1798-803. (Abstract)

Nassar R, Mosier JE. Feline population dynamics: a study of the Manhattan, Kansas, feline population. Am J Vet Res. 1982;43:167-70. (Abstract)

Nassar R, Mosier JE, Williams LW. Study of the feline and canine populations in the greater Las Vegas area. Am J Vet Res. 1984;45:282-7. (Abstract)

Nunes CM, Martines Dde A, Fikaris S, Queiroz LH. Evaluation of the dog population in an urban area of southeastern Brazil. Rev Saude Publica. 1997;31:308-9.
TRANSLIT/VERNAC TITLE: Avaliacao da populacao canina da zona urbana do municipio de Aracatuba, Sao Paulo, SP, Brasil. (Abstract)

Prosperi S, Giovannini A, Ostanello F, Rossi T. Evaluation of the size of stray dog population and of related problems in Emilia-Romagna. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 1992;28:485-91. (Abstract)

Slater MR. The role of veterinary epidemiology in the study of free-roaming dogs and cats. Prev Vet Med. 2001;48:273-286. (Abstract)

Wandeler AI, Budde A, Capt S, Kappeler A, Matter H. Dog ecology and dog rabies control. Rev Infect Dis. 1988;10 Suppl 4:S684-8. (Abstract)
 

Human-Animal Relationship

Butler JR, Bingham J. Demography and dog-human relationships of the dog population in Zimbabwean communal lands. Vet Rec. 2000;147:442-6. (Abstract)

Coman BJ, Robinson JL. Some aspects of stray dog behaviour in an urban fringe area. Aust Vet J. 1989;66:30-2.

Fielding WJ, Mather J. Dog ownership in the west Indies: a case study from the Bahamas. Anthrozoos. 2001;14:72-80. (Abstract)

Gacsi M, Topal J, Miklosi A, Doka A, Csanyi V, eds. Attachment behavior of adult dogs (canis familiaris) living at rescue centers: forming new bonds. J Comp Psych. 2001;115:423-431. (Abstract)

Griffiths AO, Silberberg A. Stray animals: their impact on a community. Mod Vet Pract. 1975;56:255-6. (Abstract)

Hart LA, Mader B. The successful introduction of pets into California public housing for the elderly. Cal Vet. 1986;40:17-21. (Abstract)

Hart LA, Kidd AH. Potential pet ownership in U.S. rental housing. Canine Pract. 1994;19:24-28. (Abstract)

Hart LA, Fox S, Rogers J. Acceptance of dogs and cats in mobile home parks. Canine Pract. 1992;17:24-28. (Abstract)

Heath SE, Kass PH, Hart LA. Epidemiologic study of cats and dogs affected by the 1991 Oakland fire. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:504-511. (Abstract)

Hennessy MB, Voith VL, Mazzei SJ, Buttram J, Miller DD, Linden F, eds. Behavior and cortisol levels of dogs in a public animal shelter, and an exploration of the ability of these measures to predict problem behavior after adoption. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2001;73:217-233. (Abstract)

Hennessy MB, Williams MT, Miller DD, Douglas CW, Voith VL, eds. Influence of male and female petters on plasma cortisol and behaviour: can human interaction reduce the stress of dogs in a public animal shelter? Appl Anim Behav Sci. 1998;61:63-77. (Abstract)

Hsu Y, Liu L, Serpell JA.  Dog-keeping in Taiwan: its contribution to the problem of free-roaming animals. J Appl Anim Welfare Sci. (in press).

Kass PH, Hart LA, Scarlett JM, New JG Jr., Salman MD. Determinants of relinquishment to animal ashelters in Sacramento County, California: a case-control study. (Abstract)

Kidd AH, Kidd RM, George CC. Veterinarians and successful pet adoptions. Psych Rep. 1992;71:551-557. (Abstract)

Kidd AH, Kidd RM, George CC. Successful and unsuccessful pet adoptions. Psych Rep. 1992;70:547-561. (Abstract)

McCrindle CM, Cornelius ST, Schoeman HS. A survey of animal welfare needs in Soweto. J S Afr Vet Assoc. 1997;68:137-9. (Abstract)

Miller DD, Staats SR, Partlo C, Rada K. Factors associated with the decision to surrender a pet to an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:738-42.

Miura A, Bradshaw JWS, Tanida H. Attitudes towards dogs: a study of university students in Japan and the UK. Anthrozoos. 2000;13:80-88.

Nassar R, Fluke J. Pet population dynamics and community planning for animal welfare and animal control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1160-4.

New JC, Salman MD, King M, Scarlett JM, Kass PH, Hutchison JM. Characteristics of shelter-relinquished animals and their owners compared with animals and their owners in U.S. pet-owning households. J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2000;3:179-201. (Abstract)

Patronek GJ. Free-roaming and feral cats-their impact on wildlife and human beings. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:218-226. (Comment in JAVMA. 1998;212:948-9.)

Patronek GJ, Glickman LT, Beck AM, McCabe GP, Ecker C. Risk factors for relinquishment of dogs to an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:572-581. (Abstract)

Patronek GJ, Glickman LT, Beck AM, McCabe GP, Ecker C. Risk factors for relinquishment of cats to an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:582-8. (Abstract)

Posage JM, Bartlett PC, Thomas DK. Determining factors for successful adoption of dogs from an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;213:478-82. (Abstract)

Selby LA, Rhoades JD, Hewett JE, Irvin JA. A survey of attitudes toward responsible pet ownership. Public Health Rep. 1979;94:380-6. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG. Prevalence of behaviour problems reported by owners of dogs purchased from an animal rescue shelter. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2000;69:55-65. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG, eds. A note on the influence of visual conspecific contact on the behaviour of sheltered dogs. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 1998;60:83-8. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG, eds. The influence of environmental change on the behaviour of sheltered dogs. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2000;68:151-162. (Abstract)
 

Stray Animals and Public Health

Ben Youssef S, Matter HC, Schumacher CL, et al. Field evaluation of a dog owner, participation-based, bait delivery system for the oral immunization of dogs against rabies in Tunisia. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1998;58:835-45. (Abstract)

Biocca M, Giovannini A, Gradoni L, et al. Public health problems related to stray and wild dogs. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 1984;20:275-86.
TRANSLIT/VERNAC TITLE: Problemi di sanita pubblica legati ai cani randagi e inselvatichiti.

Butcher R. Stray dogs - a worldwide problem. J Small Anim Pract. 1999;40:458-9.

Childs JE, Robinson LE, Sadek R, Madden A, Miranda ME, Miranda NL. Density estimates of rural dog populations and an assessment of marking methods during a rabies vaccination campaign in the Philippines. Prev Vet Med. 1998;33:207-18. (Abstract)

Dalton LM, Hanns CT, Nelson EA, Hughes T. Public health aspects of stray dogs in Barrow, Alaska. Arctic Med Res. 1988;47 Suppl 1:83-9.

Gacsi M, Topal J, Miklosi A, Doka A, Csanyi V, eds. Attachment behavior of adult dogs (canis familiaris) living at rescue centers: forming new bonds. J Comp Psych. 2001;115:423-431. (Abstract)

Gherardin T. Feral animals and rabies. Aust Fam Physician. 1998;27:943.

Griffiths AO, Silberberg A. Stray animals: their impact on a community. Mod Vet Pract. 1975;56:255-6. (Abstract)

Griffiths BC. Studies from the Birmingham Dogs Home. (1) The problem of resettling stray and unwanted animals. (2) The effect of distemper vaccination upon disease incidence. J Small Anim Pract.  1975;16:715-21.

Mather J, Fielding WJ.  The threat posed to personal health by dogs in New Providence. Bahamas J Sci. 2001;8:39-45.

Matter HC, Schumacher CL, Kharmachi H, et al. Field evaluation of two bait delivery systems for the oral immunization of dogs against rabies in Tunisia. Vaccine. 1998;16:657-65. (Abstract)

Matter HC, Wandeler AI, Neuenschwander BE, Harischandra LP, Meslin FX. Study of the dog population and the rabies control activities in the Mirigama area of Sri Lanka. Acta Trop. 2000;75:95-108. (Abstract)

Patronek GJ. Free-roaming and feral cats-their impact on wildlife and human beings. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:218-226. (Comment in JAVMA. 1998;212:948-9.)

Prosperi S, Giovannini A, Ostanello F, Rossi T. Evaluation of the size of stray dog population and of related problems in Emilia-Romagna. Ann Ist Super Sanita. 1992;28:485-91. (Abstract)

Saiz Moreno L. Wild (feral) dogs as an important epidemiological factor. Rev Sanid Hig Publica (Madr). 1984;58:535-42.
TRANSLIT/VERNAC TITLE: Los perros cimarrones (asilvestrados) como importante factor epidemiologico.

Siam MA, Karim AM, Hamed OM, Zakaria A. The possible role of stray dogs and cats in the epidemiology of some bacterial human pathogens in Egypt. Zentralbl Veterinarmed [B]. 1973;20:409-14.

Slater MR. The role of veterinary epidemiology in the study of free-roaming dogs and cats. Prev Vet Med. 2001;48:273-286. (Abstract)

Wandeler AI, Budde A, Capt S, Kappeler A, Matter H. Dog ecology and dog rabies control. Rev Infect Dis. 1988;10 Suppl 4:S684-8. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG. Prevalence of disease in dogs purchased from an animal rescue shelter. Vet Rec. 1999;144:35-8. (Abstract)

White DJ, Shawhan R. Emotional responses of animal shelter workers to euthanasia. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;208:846-9.
 

Animal Shelters

Clifton M. Animal populations may not be out of control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;213:603.

Goeree G. A different approach to controlling the cat population. Can Vet J. 1998;39:242-3.

Hart LA, Mader B. Pretense and hidden feelings in the humane society environment: a source of stress. Psych Rep. 1995;77:554. (Abstract)

Holton L. A perspective on controlling cat populations. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:1866.

Kass PH, Hart LA, Scarlett JM, New JG Jr., Salman MD. Determinants of relinquishment to animal ashelters in Sacramento County, California: a case-control study. (Abstract)

Lord LK, Wittum TE, Neer CA, Gordon JC. Demographic and needs assessment survey of animal care and control agencies. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;213:483-487. (Abstract)

Mahlow JC, Slater MR. Current issues in the control of stray and feral cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:2016-20.

Mertens P, Unshelm J. Veterinary surveillance in animal shelters--defects and potentials. Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr. 1994;101:232-7. (Abstract)
TRANSLIT/VERNAC TITLE: Zur tierarztlichen Bestandsbetreuung in Tierheimen--Mangel und Moglichkeiten.

Miller DD, Staats SR, Partlo C, Rada K. Factors associated with the decision to surrender a pet to an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:738-42.

Nassar R, Fluke J. Pet population dynamics and community planning for animal welfare and animal control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1160-4.

New JC, Salman MD, King M, Scarlett JM, Kass PH, Hutchison JM. Characteristics of shelter-relinquished animals and their owners compared with animals and their owners in U.S. pet-owning households. J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2000;3:179-201. (Abstract)

Ortega JJ, Otter JI. Phencyclidine for capture of stray dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1967;150:772-6.

Patronek GJ, Glickman LT, Beck AM, McCabe GP, Ecker C. Risk factors for relinquishment of dogs to an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:572-581. (Abstract)

Patronek GJ, Glickman LT, Beck AM, McCabe GP, Ecker C. Risk factors for relinquishment of cats to an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:582-8. (Abstract)

Posage JM, Bartlett PC, Thomas DK. Determining factors for successful adoption of dogs from an animal shelter. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;213:478-82. (Abstract)

Risbey DA, Calver M, Short J. Control of feral cats for nature conservation. I. Field tests of four baiting methods. Wildl Res. 1997;24:319-326. (Abstract)

Roen DT. Controlling cat populations. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:798.

Rusch T, ed. Housing of dogs and cats in animal shelters. Dtw (Deutsche Tieraerztliche Wochenschrift). 1999;106:166-9. (Abstract)

Shore ER, Girrens K. Characteristics of animals entering an Animal Control or Humane Society shelter in a midwestern city. J Appl Anim Welf Sci. 2001, 4: 2, 105-115; 13 Ref. (Abstract)

Sonderegger SM, Turner DC, eds. Introducing dogs into kennels: prediction of social tendencies to facilitate integration. Animal Welfare. 1996;5:391-404. (Abstract)

Vetri K. Animal research and shelter animals: an historical analysis of the pound animal controversy. St Louis Univ Law J. 1987;31:551-75.

Wells DL, Hepper PG. Prevalence of disease in dogs purchased from an animal rescue shelter. Vet Rec. 1999;144:35-8. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG. Prevalence of behaviour problems reported by owners of dogs purchased from an animal rescue shelter. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2000;69:55-65. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG, eds. A note on the influence of visual conspecific contact on the behaviour of sheltered dogs. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 1998;60:83-8. (Abstract)

Wells DL, Hepper PG, eds. The influence of environmental change on the behaviour of sheltered dogs. Appl Anim Behav Sci. 2000;68:151-162. (Abstract)

White DJ, Shawhan R. Emotional responses of animal shelter workers to euthanasia. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;208:846-9.
 

Overpopulation Control and Management

Arkow P.  Animal control laws and enforcement. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1164-1172.

Avanzino R.  Pet overpopulation and humane education in schools and communities. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1237-1241.

Barnett BD, Rudd RL. Feral Dogs of the Galapagos Islands: Impact and Control. Int J Stud Anim Prob. 1983;4:44-58. (Abstract)

Beaver BV. The role of veterinary colleges in addressing the surplus dog and cat problem. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1241-1243.

Chatterjee SN, Kar AB. Chemical sterilization of stray dogs. Indian Vet J. 1968;45:649-54.

Clifton M. Animal populations may not be out of control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;213:603.

Courchamp F, Cornell SJ. Virus-vectored immunocontraception to control feral cats on islands: a mathematical model. J Appl Ecology. 2000;37:903-913. (Abstract)

Diaz E, Valencia J, Aluja AS de, De Aline AS, Harris S. Sterilization of (stray) male dogs by injecting formaldehyde into the epididymis.: Esterilidad en el perro inducida por la inyeccion de formaldehido en la cola del epididimo.: A estimation of the number of foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in the city of Bristol, and some possible factors affecting their distribution. Veterinaria,-Mexico. 1981, 12: 2, 73-79; 3 Pl.; 8 Ref.: J Appl Ecology. 1981; 18(2): 455-465.

Fayrer-Hosken RA, Dookwah HD, Brandon CI. Immunocontrol in dogs. Anim Reprod Sci. 2000;60-61:365-373. (Abstract)

Goeree G. A different approach to controlling the cat population. Can Vet J. 1998;39:242-3.

Gupta SK, Srivastava N, Govind CK, Sivapurapu N, Gahlay GK. Comparative molecular biology and immunobiology of zona pellucida glycoproteins: fundamentals and applied aspects for contraception. Pinsa-B. 2000;66:33-48. (Abstract)

Holton L. A perspective on controlling cat populations. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:1866.

Jochle W. Manipulation of reproduction with hormones in cat. Monatshefte Fuer Veterinaermedizin. 1993;48:159-160, 162-164, 166. (Abstract)

Jochle W.  Pet population control in Europe. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1225-1230.

Jochle W, Jochle M. Reproduction in a feral cat population and its control with a prolactin inhibitor, cabergoline. J Reprod Fertil Suppl. 1993;47:419-24. (Abstract)

MacKay CA. Veterinary practitioners' role in pet overpopulation. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1993;202:918-921.

Mahlow JC, Slater MR. Current issues in the control of stray and feral cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1996;209:2016-20.

Moulton C, Wright P, Rindy K.  The role of animal shelters in controlling pet overpopulation. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1172-1176.

Nassar R, Fluke J.  Pet population dynamics and community planning for animal welfare and animal control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991;198:1160-1164.

Olson PN, Johnston SD. New developments in small animal population control. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1993;202:904-909.

Popydorou K. Stray-dog control in Cyprus: Primitive and humane methods. Int J Stud Anim Prob. 1983;4:146-151. (Abstract)

Risbey DA, Calver M, Short J. Control of feral cats for nature conservation. I. Field tests of four baiting methods. Wildl Res. 1997;24:319-326. (Abstract)

Roen DT. Controlling cat populations. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:798.

Sturla K. Role of breeding regulation laws in solving the dog and cat overpopulation problem. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1993;202:928-932.