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Area of Science:

  • Animal welfare science
  • Research ethics
  • Laboratory animal science

Background:

  • Animals are rehomed after work or research, but stakeholder perceptions are understudied.
  • Rehoming programs for laboratory animals are gaining attention.
  • Understanding diverse stakeholder views is crucial for effective rehoming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore perceptions of laboratory rat rehoming among adopters, technicians, and researchers.
  • To identify key themes influencing support for and concerns about rehoming programs.
  • To inform future research and guide the development of rehoming initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed semistructured interviews with key stakeholder groups.
  • Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview data.
  • Focus was placed on adopters, animal technicians, and researchers.

Main Results:

  • All stakeholder groups expressed support for laboratory rat rehoming.
  • Adopters and technicians highlighted animal welfare and institutional openness benefits.
  • Researchers echoed these benefits but raised concerns regarding post-rehoming welfare, un-rehomed animals, adopter health, and research transparency.

Conclusions:

  • Laboratory rat rehoming is broadly supported, with perceived benefits for animals and institutions.
  • Addressing researcher concerns is vital for successful and ethical rehoming programs.
  • Findings inform discussions on animal research ethics, care culture, and institutional transparency.