Shelter’s Edge

Babies, Bathwater and What I Meant to Say

Thursday, March 21st, 2013 - Written by: Dr. Emily Weiss
Posted in Saving Lives | 6 Comments »

I recently wrote a blog that suggested that while we should focus on the individual behavior in the individual dog, when we can positively identify a breed or breed ... Read more..

WANTED: Your Response to One Important Question

Friday, March 15th, 2013 - Written by: Dr. Emily Weiss
Posted in Saving Lives | 8 Comments »

We are digging into some potential research around adoption policies and need your help… Please take a moment to leave your response to this question in the comment box: Thank you ... Read more..

What Is in a Yawn?

Thursday, March 7th, 2013 - Written by: Dr. Emily Weiss
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When I was in grad school and teaching the always-memorable Introduction to Psychology class, I always got such a kick out of the day we taught about yawning. I would ... Read more..

So You Think You Know What a Socialized Cat Is?

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 - Written by: Shelters' Edge
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Guest blogger Dr. Margaret Slater is back with an update on the ASPCA’s “Is This Cat Feral?” project, which aims to determine how to separate cats who are frightened but ... Read more..

And The Research Says…Yep, It Still Ain’t So Black And White!

Thursday, February 7th, 2013 - Written by: Dr. Emily Weiss
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This past week the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science (JAAWS) published a timely piece of research titled “Effects of Phenotypic Characteristics on the Length of Stay of Dogs at ... Read more..