In animal shelters, chronic stress alters behavior rapidly, making animals appear unadoptable due to barrier reactivity or extreme withdrawal. Veterinary behaviorists design environmental enrichment programs—such as kennel rotation, puzzle feeders, and structured socialization—to maintain the psychological health of shelter residents, drastically increasing adoption rates. Livestock and Agriculture
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