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Companion Pet Sector Wellbeing Survey 2024




Calls for Participation in Vital Survey to Improve Wellbeing for People Working and Volunteering in the Companion Pet Sector

PetRescue, in collaboration with researchers from La Trobe University, is calling on all individuals working or volunteering within the companion animal welfare and management sector, including rescue groups, shelter workers, council animal management staff, foster carers, and vet clinics running pet adoption programs, across Australia, to participate in a crucial research survey aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of those who devote their time to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals.

Your Voice Matters

The key message is clear: participation in this survey is vital for ensuring that the voices of those within the sector are heard. The insights gained from this research will bring visibility to the challenges faced by the sector, providing an opportunity to create better wellbeing, improved mental health and psychologically safe outcomes for everyone involved.

Why Your Participation is Crucial

"The survey does take time to fill out, but it's one of the most important things that we need the community to rally around so that there’s a diverse representation of perspectives and experiences included," emphasises Patima Tantiprasut, Managing Director and CEO of PetRescue
"A focus on the importance of mental health and personal wellbeing is the key to the positive future for our sector."
This survey, conducted in partnership with researchers from La Trobe University, will inform the sector insights to be published in the third Australian State of Pet Adoption Report by PetRescue. Community input will help make the struggles within the pet adoption sector visible, enabling advocacy for necessary changes, improvements, and support systems that can improve the mental health and personal wellbeing of all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to give pets a second chance at life.

Call to Action

PetRescue urges all members within the companion animal welfare and management sector to take the time to fill out the anonymous survey and share the link with colleagues or fellow
volunteers who can contribute. Your participation is crucial in shaping a healthier, more supportive environment for everyone involved in animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.

To participate in the survey or to learn more, please visit: www.petrescue.com.au

Submissions close on Sunday, 11 August 2024 (11:59pm AWST).


About PetRescue

PetRescue is a national animal welfare charity with a vision of creating a future where every pet is safe, respected, and loved. Through innovative programs and a dedication to connecting rescue pets with potential adopters, PetRescue aims to create happiness, save lives, and support the wellbeing of pets and the people who care for them.

About La Trobe University

La Trobe University is renowned for its research and educational excellence, with a commitment to improving the wellbeing of communities through impactful research projects and collaborations.

By participating in this survey, you are not only helping to shape the future of pet adoption in Australia but also contributing to a movement that values the mental health and wellbeing of those who make pet rescue possible. Let's come together to make a difference.

La Trobe University HREC approval number 24226.


MEDIA RELEASE, 31st July 2024

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