FIREPAW researchers assisted colleagues in the Bahamas in providing supporting statistics for their replication study of the FIREPAW research study
on Companion Animals Guardians vs. Owners.
As
many companion animal guardians already know, dogs and cats seem to have the extra special ability to perk us up when we're feeling down, either with a soft touch of a paw or with a smoothing purr or happy bark.
This study utilized standardized surveys of owners (
companion animal guardians) relinquishing their dogs to shelters and dog owners visiting vaccination clinics.
Today's children are
the companion animal guardians of tomorrow.
To provide resources to pet owners that enable them to be responsible forever guardians of their companion animals
I started the HomeVet holistic care community for
all companion animal guardians to learn their holistic veterinary care options.
Along with the tips below on socializing a newly adopted shelter dog, you can also get a big hug for becoming
a companion animal guardian!
If you are ready to be
a companion animal guardian to a small pet, consider contacting a local shelter or a nearby cavy rescue group to see if there are any guinea pigs available for adoption.