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April 23, 2026AnimalsOpen Access

Working on the Frontline of Dog Adoption: The Perspectives and Experiences of Animal Shelter Workers in RSPCA Queensland

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ETEileen ThumpkinNPNancy A. PachanaMPMandy B. A. Paterson

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Overview

Focus group discussions reveal insights on the dog adoption process in animal shelters, suggesting improvements for positive outcomes.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the perspectives and experiences of animal shelter workers regarding dog adoption.
  • Conducted six focus group discussions with RSPCA Queensland shelter teams.
  • Used reflexive thematic analysis to interpret the data collected.
  • Identified key themes related to the adoption process and worker experiences.
  • Highlighted the importance of an inclusive application process and skilled teams for successful adoptions.
  • Emphasized the need for honest interactions to find a good fit between dogs and families.
  • Showed that public support and education are crucial for keeping adopted dogs in homes.

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Thumpkin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b85585696592c86eb9achttps://doi.org/10.3390/ani16081279
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