Social vulnerability assessment of dog intake locations
A retrospective analysis of dog intake data from an open admission animal shelter in Georgia was conducted between 2014-2016.
This study found statistically significant hot spots (i.e., areas with higher than expected values) and cold spots (i.e., areas with lower than expected values) for the intake of dogs with known health issues, physically neglected dogs, juveniles, and adults.
Statistically significant hot spots were found for socially neglected dogs and dogs whose final disposition was euthanasia due to severe health or behavioral issues.
This study explores the association of impounded dog clusters and social vulnerability index- which is the product of social inequalities and inequalities related to the human-built environment.
Results of this study show that this index could be used as a planning tool for community programs and to allow for efficient allocation of limited resources for veterinary and other community outreach programs.
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