Sentences with phrase «home companion rated»

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A number of non-invasive, non-pharmocological solutions have been shown scientifically to be as effective as active management in lowering cesarean section rates: a companion in labor in the hospital (Thornton and Lilford 1994), midwives rather than doctors as the principle birth attendants in hospital births of women without complications (Wagner 1994), out - of - hospital birth centers (Rooks et al. 1990), and planned home birth (Wagner 1994).

Closer to home for the Heigl Foundation, in the Los Angeles area, huge improvements have been made in decreasing the euthanasia rate for companion animals.

Since its inception in 2008, its goal has been to thoughtfully reduce unnecessary euthanasia rates; improve Weber and Davis Counties» animal welfare with compassion and respect through community building and public education on the mutual benefits of responsible pet parenting; and enhance the quality of life of companion animals in need of a new beginning and a forever home.

But as we as a nation make great strides in finding homes for dogs in need, our other companion animal, the cat, is still facing high death rates in shelters.

U.S. shelters take in over 6.5 million companion animals every year, and while adoption rates are increasing and spay / neuter initiatives have helped reduce unwanted litters, we're still euthanizing a staggering 1.5 million dogs and cats annually just because they don't have a home.

Some travel insurance plans also reimburse travelers for the change in per - person occupancy rates if a traveling companion has to return home but the insured continues the trip.