PetRescue, a leading Australian pet adoption charity, has released a comprehensive report into the current landscape of pet adoption in Australia.
In its second iteration, the State of Pet Adoption Report for 2022-2023 provides invaluable insights into the current landscape of pet adoption in Australia, highlighting key trends, challenges, and findings collected from rescue groups, shelters, vets, councils, and the animal welfare and animal management community at large.
Patima Tantiprasut, Managing Director and CEO at PetRescue, said the insights from the State of Pet Adoption Report are instrumental in creating a future where every pet is safe, respected and loved.
“This report not only highlights where we need to focus our efforts but also provides an inside look into the hidden world of rescue, providing us with the opportunity to transform into a sector that cares for the wellbeing of all pets, and also people, involved.”
Key findings in the report showed that pet adoption numbers in Australia performed strongly, with all group types (councils, shelters, and vets) except rescue groups, experienced an increase of at least 45 per cent in the number of pets adopted.
The report also shed light on the significant and heightened levels of work-related and personal stress experienced by participants during the 2022-2023 financial years. Despite this stress, nearly 70 per cent of participants expressed general satisfaction with their work, with many reporting compassion satisfaction.
The full report is available here.
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