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Make Me a Match: Prevalence and Outcomes Associated with Matching Programs in Dog Adoptions
1School of Planning, Design and Construction and Global Urban Studies, Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI, USA.
Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science : JAAWS
|December 30, 2020
Summary
Matching programs in animal shelters improve adoption success. Focusing on adopter-animal compatibility before viewing pets significantly reduces return rates and increases live releases.
Area of Science:
- Animal Behavior and Welfare
- Shelter Medicine
- Human-Animal Bond Research
Background:
- Live release rates are a primary metric for animal shelters and rescues.
- Companion animal return rates after adoption are less frequently analyzed.
- Matching programs aim to improve adoption outcomes by aligning adopter and animal characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of different matching program components in US animal shelters.
- To determine the relationship between matching program aspects and key shelter outcomes.
- To identify specific matching strategies associated with improved adoption success.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 370 animal shelters and rescues across the United States.
- Analysis of the correlation between various matching program elements and adoption outcomes.
- Outcomes examined include return rates, live release rates, euthanasia rates, and length of stay.
Main Results:
- Conducting pre-screening "matching conversations" before adopters view animals was linked to better outcomes.
- Presenting only suitable matches and limiting choices to the "best fit" dogs showed positive associations.
- Specific program elements appear to influence return, live release, and euthanasia rates.
Conclusions:
- Targeted matching strategies, focusing on compatibility, can enhance adoption success.
- Shelter protocols involving pre-adoption counseling and limited, suitable choices may reduce animal returns.
- Implementing specific matching program components can positively impact overall shelter performance and animal welfare.
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