Research & Studies

Selected published research, scientific collaborations, and research-based work spanning public health, animal welfare, and human-animal interactions.

Published Research

Fatal Dog Attacks, 1989–1994
Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics

Co-author, published as Janet Hornreich. Collected and compiled the cases that formed the dataset analyzed in this study of U.S. dog bite-related fatalities.

Scientific Research & Technical Writing

Clawing Back from Cruelty

Wildlife Rehabilitation Today

Reported on veterinary treatment and reconstructive surgery for declawed big cats, translating complex surgical techniques and rehabilitation into an accessible narrative for a professional wildlife audience.

An Overview of Early-Age Spay/Neuter

The Intercom, San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association

Co-author and primary writer. Researched and wrote the article, with veterinary review provided by the co-author.

Feline Hybrids: The Latest Exotic Pet to Show Up in Shelters

Shelter Sense

Conducted original research and field investigations into exotic-domestic feline hybrids, including reporting from exotic cat shows. Collected information on feline hybrid ownership, legal restrictions, and the animal-welfare implications of breeding and keeping these cats. Published as Janet Hornreich.