ABSTRACT Free-ranging dogs (FRDs), are a problem in several countries, with impacts on
humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, although increasing evidence suggests that most …

Free-roaming dogs (FRD) in cities represent an increasing problem. Authorities need
numbers of FRD to evaluate policies implemented and to monitor the dog population. We …

Simple Summary Free-roaming dogs are a worldwide problem that cause a wide array of
issues in society. In Chile, a law protecting companion animals, and describing the role of …

Background Irresponsible dog ownership in urban areas is a public health concern with
significant implications for human, animal, and environmental welfare. Factors such as …

Free-roaming dogs are an important concern for public health, livestock production and the
environment. Human behaviors—such as allowing pets to roam, abandoning dogs, or …

Effective management of non-native species in protected areas is fundamental for
biodiversity conservation on a global level. In recent years, the extent of protected areas has …

Free-roaming dog population management is conducted to mitigate risks to public health,
livestock losses, wildlife conservation, and dog health and welfare. This study aimed to …

Dog overpopulation in developing countries has negative implications for the health and
safety of people, including the transmission of zoonotic diseases, physical attacks and …

Free-ranging dogs (Canis familiaris) significantly threaten wildlife, including endangered
species. Although this problem resembles threats from other invasive animals, managing …

We surveyed professionals from the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture working with small-scale
farmers to characterize the attacks of free-ranging dogs across Chile. Nationwide, in a single …