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The Monty Hall problem

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Capt'n Lisa

The Monty Hall problem.

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New Jersey Animal Shelters’ Report Cards for Dogs

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Capt'n Lisa

Originally posted on NJ Animal Observer:
In my last blog, I disclosed New Jersey’s depressing animal shelter statistics. This blog explains why so many dogs are losing their lives in the state’s animal shelters and whether these facilities can end…

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New Years Resolution: blog more

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Capt'n Lisa

HRC’s just updated this with CA’s 2013 data. http://spot.humaneresearch.org/content/animal-shelter-statistics They continue to show good effects for s/n clinics.

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Oregon update: More good news thanks to spay/neuter

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Capt'n Lisa

I’m too excited to wait for the final polish on some of these charts.  

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The Infertile Crescent: North Carolina’s Spay/Neuter clinics’ impact

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Capt'n Lisa

If you study the NC map I posted last blog, you will notice areas of low shelter euthanasia near spay/neuter clinics that I’ve dubbed “The Infertile Crescent.” NC has a statewide license-plate s/n voucher program, and is the home of … Continue reading →

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The 2013 North Carolina shelter statistics report is out!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Capt'n Lisa

The 2013 NC data is out! http://ncagr.gov/vet/aws/fix/ or download my spreadsheet http://www.spayship.com/NC%20shelters%2001-13%20bare.xlsx

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Spay/Neuter clinics benefit a wide area: example, Foothills clinic in Catawba County, NC

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Capt'n Lisa

While limiting intake, increasing adoptions, or Shelter-Neuter-Return can improve a shelter’s Live Release Rate, they can result in putting the burden of killing on neighboring shelters. Opening a s/n clinic, however, benefits the neighbors as well, as happened when the … Continue reading →

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Kitten Season Approaches: What You Can Do

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Capt'n Lisa

Originally posted on moggiepurrs:
I’m reminded of the poem written by Carl Sandburg: Fog The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. It reminds me of the…

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“Humans have no exclusive claim on inte

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Capt'n Lisa

“Humans have no exclusive claim on intelligence. Across the animal kingdom, all sorts of creatures have performed impressive intellectual feats. A bonobo named Kanzi uses an array of symbols to communicate with humans. Chaser the border collie knows the English … Continue reading →

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Happy World Toilet Day. #WorldToiletDay

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Capt'n Lisa

Happy World Toilet Day. #WorldToiletDay Well, you have to admit, they are awfully nice to have. http://ow.ly/i/3LT62

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