A Retrospective Study of Cat Hoarding Cases and Their Management Through Voluntary Spay/Neuter and Relinquishment In New York City DOI Creative Commons
Biana Tamimi,

Lisa Kisiel,

E.J. Dolan

et al.

Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Introduction: Animal hoarding cases are complex sources of shelter intake. Cases require significant planning, collaboration, and resources, often from multiple responding organizations. Study objectives included description cat in New York City not criminally pursued, case outcomes when managed by a spay/neuter relinquishment program utilizing collaborative approach with caregivers, characteristics or interventions leading to better outcomes. Methods: Data were extracted the American Society for Prevention Cruelty Animal’s Community Engagement (CE) files. Eligible retrieved using keyword search screened inclusion criteria. Client demographics, factors, described descriptive statistics. further analyzed adjusted logistic regression models investigate variables predictive Results: The study population 79 median size 22 cats. majority clients female, lived alone, had high levels social vulnerability. Object was reported 29.1% unsanitary conditions 68.4% cases. Almost one-third (30.4%) identified as rescuers community caregivers. At time first interaction CE, 88.6% interested 76.0% surrender services. Social service agencies involved initial CE intervention 26.4% Successful defined which left manageable cats, all cats removed. achieved 67.1% after intervention. Recidivism occurred 41.5% these Clients who showed an interest 10 times more likely (OR 10.0, P = 0.014) experience successful outcome than surrender. Significant predictors re-collection identifying 4.8, 0.039) involvement human during 6.1, 0.041). Conclusion: Results demonstrate animal involving cooperative caregivers can be successfully programs clients. rates suggest need expand access veterinary care strategically manage intake into shelters. Further interdisciplinary research is needed on how mental health, service, providers attain long-term reduce recidivism

Language: Английский

Animal Cruelty in New York City: Cruelty Cases Presented to the ASPCA in Partnership with the NYPD 2013–2022 DOI Creative Commons

Scott Caldwell,

Emily Patterson-Kane,

Elizabeth Brandler

et al.

Animals, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 662 - 662

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

Between September 2013 and 2022, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) received 2783 suspected animal cruelty cases involving 5745 animals through a partnership with New York City Police Department (NYPD). These involved dogs (2271/2783, 82%), cats (408/2783, 15%), other species (104/2783, 4%). Dogs were most likely be presented neglect (1424/2271, 63%), non-accidental injury (233/408, 58%). often by law enforcement (1018/2783, 37%), municipal shelters (383/2783, 14%), veterinarians (311/2783, 11%). findings contribute understanding as commonly reported type cruelty. toward appears less well understood may under-reported or more severe, requiring further research attention.

Language: Английский

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A Retrospective Study of Cat Hoarding Cases and Their Management Through Voluntary Spay/Neuter and Relinquishment In New York City DOI Creative Commons
Biana Tamimi,

Lisa Kisiel,

E.J. Dolan

et al.

Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Introduction: Animal hoarding cases are complex sources of shelter intake. Cases require significant planning, collaboration, and resources, often from multiple responding organizations. Study objectives included description cat in New York City not criminally pursued, case outcomes when managed by a spay/neuter relinquishment program utilizing collaborative approach with caregivers, characteristics or interventions leading to better outcomes. Methods: Data were extracted the American Society for Prevention Cruelty Animal’s Community Engagement (CE) files. Eligible retrieved using keyword search screened inclusion criteria. Client demographics, factors, described descriptive statistics. further analyzed adjusted logistic regression models investigate variables predictive Results: The study population 79 median size 22 cats. majority clients female, lived alone, had high levels social vulnerability. Object was reported 29.1% unsanitary conditions 68.4% cases. Almost one-third (30.4%) identified as rescuers community caregivers. At time first interaction CE, 88.6% interested 76.0% surrender services. Social service agencies involved initial CE intervention 26.4% Successful defined which left manageable cats, all cats removed. achieved 67.1% after intervention. Recidivism occurred 41.5% these Clients who showed an interest 10 times more likely (OR 10.0, P = 0.014) experience successful outcome than surrender. Significant predictors re-collection identifying 4.8, 0.039) involvement human during 6.1, 0.041). Conclusion: Results demonstrate animal involving cooperative caregivers can be successfully programs clients. rates suggest need expand access veterinary care strategically manage intake into shelters. Further interdisciplinary research is needed on how mental health, service, providers attain long-term reduce recidivism

Language: Английский

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