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Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia Pty Ltd believes that the more than two thirds of Australian households which own a pet derive significant benefits from that ownership, and that their needs and the needs of the whole community are best served by ongoing information and education services. To obtain hard copies of our publications contact the Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia Pty Ltd office

Recommended Reading

Managing shelter stress in dogs and cats

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 4

Shelter stress can create significant welfare problems and have a negative impact on re-homing.  Minimising the negatives is critical in good shelter management.

 

 

Maximising the success of volunteer programs

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 3

This edition focuses on looking after the people who work in shelters - staff and volunteers.  Managing eager volunteers and avoiding compassion fatigue make for a better shelter.


Environmental enrichment for shelter animals

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 2

Environmental and social enrichment can have positive effects on shelter dogs - understanding how to do this can dramatically improve welfare.

 

 

Improve re-homing through behaviour assessment

Shelter Research 1Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 1

A look at how behavioural assessment can be used to improve rehoming of shelter dogs, while lifting morale of staff and volunteers.

 

 

National People and Pets 2006 Survey

This report confirms the increasing levels of responsibility demonstrated by pet owners over a decade - data on how  Australians select, manage and care for their dogs and cats as well as the impact companion animals have on society.