Companion Animals in Society » (1st Edition)

Stephen Zawistowski holds a PhD in Behavior Genetics and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB.) He currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Science Adviser to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Since companion animals are a significant part of American society, a substantial body of research has been developed to demonstrate how they play a significant role impacting the physical and psychological health of people of all ages. Animal companions also help to drive an economic engine estimated at near forty billion dollars per year for food, toys, veterinary care and other support services and products. The popularity of companion animals has no doubt played an important role in the interest that the general public, and college students in particular have in careers related to companion animal care. The social issues that surround companion animals are complex and continuing to evolve. Questions related to pet overpopulation and animal cruelty are just a couple of the many issues that cut across a range of disciplines and philosophies. Companion Animals in Society combines the current available knowledge on companion animal husbandry with an introduction to these issues and how society is currently coping with them in order to provide the most useful resource in the market today.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Companion Animals

Chapter 2: Development of Companion Animals

Chapter 3: Development of Animal Protection

Chapter 4: Animal Shelters and Rescue

Chapter 5: Companion Animals, Law, and Animal Cruelty

Chapter 6: Pet Care Industry

Chapter 7: Competitions

Chapter 8: Assistance and Service

Chapter 9: Companion Animals in the Home

Chapter 10: Hot Button Issues

Chapter 11: Companion Animal Care Guides

Appendix Glossary
Index