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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38\/s1312\/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"963\" data-original-width=\"1312\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38\/s16000\/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn light of \u003Cb\u003ENational Pet Insurance Month\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;this September, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (PIA) has released some interesting statistics.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Pet Insurance Month is a great way to highlight the incredible effects pet insurance policies can have on the average pet owner, to help towards the often expensive veterinary costs,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says. \"From costly treatments such as fractures and cancer to eligible routine care, pet insurance is helping many Australians better prepare for the unexpected vet bills their pets can endure.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has seen substantial growth in the market over the past ten years, with a *\u003Cb\u003E750% increase in take-up of their policies\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"Pet Insurance Australia has helped protect over 177,000 pets in the last ten years,\" Crighton says. \"This is a large amount of treasured furry friends experiencing the benefits pet insurance can provide.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, even though Australia has one of the largest pet populations in the world, it is estimated that only \u003Cb\u003E7-8% of cats and dogs in Australia are insured\u003C\/b\u003E for a range of accidents and\/or illness conditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAccording to \u003Ci\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia\u003C\/i\u003E Pet Ownership Report (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/pets-in-australia-survey-2022-released.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets In Australia – a national survey of pets and people 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E), the Australian pet population is estimated to be around 28.7 million – with about 6.9 million households enjoying the company of a pet. With \u003Cb\u003E47.8% of this number equating to dog ownership\u003C\/b\u003E and 33.3% to the ownership of friendly felines. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis number boomed during the Covid-19 pandemic as homeowners looked for comfort and joy only a companion animal can bring, with the report detailing that \u003Cb\u003E85% of pet owners said their pets positively impacted their lives\u003C\/b\u003E. The same research also estimated that Australians would spend over $33 billion annually to keep their pets well fed, healthy alongside pet-related accessories.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"Caring for our pets' health comes with a financial reality: there's no pet Medicare\", Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"The weight of veterinary expenses can be overwhelming or simply out of reach for many.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgfDSkyDGWL_YG_Ystb46FCjykGwtwUwE-7PO2hCUdjZ5oPCKoBJ09_Ak-k_qjUKmXPW8LJXVT3qSN8L_SDW0dXi-jsRCfpMjp_mt-piDiX6FI4iQNe9DXTiZ5_jXKao9kQPY7U80qWJadP0uM6NJ1Rd6-nuutfjv26vsg_XmXuQ0dzH9PzpFlOSGd5N0\/s1200\/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-for-Pet-Insurance-Labrador-eating-a-Corn-Cob.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"650\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgfDSkyDGWL_YG_Ystb46FCjykGwtwUwE-7PO2hCUdjZ5oPCKoBJ09_Ak-k_qjUKmXPW8LJXVT3qSN8L_SDW0dXi-jsRCfpMjp_mt-piDiX6FI4iQNe9DXTiZ5_jXKao9kQPY7U80qWJadP0uM6NJ1Rd6-nuutfjv26vsg_XmXuQ0dzH9PzpFlOSGd5N0\/s16000\/Most-Expensive-Dog-Breeds-for-Pet-Insurance-Labrador-eating-a-Corn-Cob.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFrom a simple corn cob incident costing $14,000* to advanced cancer treatments soaring up to and beyond $25,000* – the financial stakes are real. While we hope never to face such situations, a pet insurance policy can safeguard eligible claims. Recent studies highlight a powerful reality: \u003Cb\u003Einsured pets receive timely treatment and are spared unnecessary euthanasia\u003C\/b\u003E – a tangible testament to the impact of insurance in our lives.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EConcerningly, the \u003Ci\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia\u003C\/i\u003E Study also indicated that 68% of those surveyed said they had considered not going to a vet when needed, driven partly by possible treatment costs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"The reality is that many pet owners can struggle when the unexpected hits leaving them unable to provide necessary medical care for their beloved pets,\" Crighton says. \"This takes a huge emotional toll on families while also adding additional stress on hardworking and dedicated veterinarians, who are sometimes forced into the heart-breaking decision of euthanising treatable animals. As these challenges persist, Australians are recognising the immense value insurance can provide and are actively embracing the benefits it offers.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has paid over $20 million in claims in 2022 and over $13 million in claims as of the end of July in 2023, indicating how much pet owners are using their policies to help during times of need.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"In 2022,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Pet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E paid over 109,339 logical claims,\" Crighton says. \"That's a big portion of pet owners enjoying the benefits of their pet insurance policies during stressful events.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe highest-paid claims were at the top of the annual benefit of $15,000 for \u003Ci\u003EPeritonitis\u003C\/i\u003E – the inflammation of the membrane inside a canine's abdominal cavity and heatstroke.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"The great news is that \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E has also \u003Cb\u003Eincreased the annual limit from $15,000 to $30,000\u003C\/b\u003E for our Major Medical and Comprehensive policies,\" Crighton says. \"Meaning eligible policies can now enjoy increased maximum annual benefit.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E** Other high-end claims include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHemangiosarcoma (cancer) - $14,298\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EMeningitis - $14,176\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAcute Liver Failure - $11,791\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELipoma (fatty tumours) - $10,421\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBut it's not just for the big stuff!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"As we look back at 2022, we can see the benefits pet insurance provides for pet owners, particularly when it comes to common claims,\" Crighton says. \"Undoubtedly, pet insurance can help with major health issues and accidents, like broken bones and cancer. But our most common claims are for illnesses prevalent in the Australian cat and dog population.\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop Pet Insurance Claims (PIA 2022*)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor Dogs:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1. Skin conditions – infections \/ \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/08\/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eallergies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/ other symptoms \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/dog-ear-infections-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEar conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E4. Accident – tissue damage or fracture\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E5. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/canine-arthritis-new-treatment-solutions.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E6. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E7. Mass Lesion \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E8. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/06\/dry-eye-in-dogs-symptoms-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEye conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E9. Muscle\/skeletal condition \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E10. Neoplasia (tumour) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFor Cats:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpTRyCCTBZ0B4Txb0f61xsOHlOx4RgGJkjppb1NQAqlBd9Y9LOjLnxIZx5uSwiSLqLsMIBJCsgO4GY8UIKElJ1ksgqz3lg5dVFmQdjFApyEhsIwdNDob_kEVuAyLYtAci8rLQDLlErf1u0EkyWzw6TnLb9MyWFY_Vie3aYQFCf2Q3L9orOEj22rcypGFI\/s1850\/National_Pet_Insurance_Month%20-%20top%20cat%20pet%20insurance%20claims%20for%20skin%20conditions%20and%20allergies%20in%20Australia.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1193\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpTRyCCTBZ0B4Txb0f61xsOHlOx4RgGJkjppb1NQAqlBd9Y9LOjLnxIZx5uSwiSLqLsMIBJCsgO4GY8UIKElJ1ksgqz3lg5dVFmQdjFApyEhsIwdNDob_kEVuAyLYtAci8rLQDLlErf1u0EkyWzw6TnLb9MyWFY_Vie3aYQFCf2Q3L9orOEj22rcypGFI\/s16000\/National_Pet_Insurance_Month%20-%20top%20cat%20pet%20insurance%20claims%20for%20skin%20conditions%20and%20allergies%20in%20Australia.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/08\/cat-allergies-signs-triggers-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESkin conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E – infections \/ allergies \/ other symptoms \u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Gastrointestinal tract conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Ear conditions \u003Cbr \/\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/07\/arthritis-in-cats-causes-signs-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5. Accident – tissue damage or fracture \u003Cbr \/\u003E6. Eye condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E7. Mass lesion \u003Cbr \/\u003E8. Muscle\/skeletal condition \u003Cbr \/\u003E9. Ingestion of foreign body or toxin \u003Cbr \/\u003E10. Skin conditions – lumps and bumps \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“As of July, in 2023, over 97% of PIA Pet insurance logical claims have been processed within 5 business days (after all information\/paperwork received),” Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/gaponly-pet-insurance-increasingly.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGapOnly® platform is also gaining in popularity\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with more than 1,025 vets now offering this claim-on-the-spot service. In July\/August 2023, over 19% of Pet Insurance Australia physical claims were submitted via the GapOnly® Service, and this is growing monthly.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 4th September 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1578356509196945285\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/pet-insurance-month-help-with-hefty-vet.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1578356509196945285"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1578356509196945285"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/pet-insurance-month-help-with-hefty-vet.html","title":"Pet Insurance Month: Help with Hefty Vet Bills"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi1kbDQyUneDSv-WVO35Tk5896BuwmG4sVPd42fwRfB5Z6S7kK5hyl2xMMpcIIomgfngnpi-MOYhh1QAm5b1JP-_PFuwKJ3mT8oGTg8Vtc_mIwnARIw5Iw2ihZhjvRyvgH8mX1tg238VittV0MOU_EJTEPqeheWtCdvCOQExkf5NRJpXs7BhIa5qX6qV38\/s72-c\/National%20Pet%20Insurance%20Month%20-%20help%20with%20hefty%20vet%20bills%20-%20KONG%20Cloud%20Soft%20ECollar%20on%20Australian%20Shepherd.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-2604092923975653885"},"published":{"$t":"2023-08-07T13:43:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-07T16:42:57.415+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ADVOCACY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SENIORS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VETERINARY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How pets help aphasia patients speak again"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGP1U69oSIfJn89xOjQQniH-xugcmyWQOD-rIaUlDr2sOCydeJzofvS60AJCzzpLcpXOhXLWiMznAGOH1hZiIirjKKx2kYFvtQC_lYI16wB93DIVLsXRL34vGH9r8Z2EubDq3QKmhQWmeXxMmjVi-J2A33NY_4nPRIxWlT_JTfHX683BQBZGnT2hS5Enk\/s935\/How_pets_can_help_people_with_aphasia%20-%20elderly%20woman%20cradles%20her%20dogs%20in%20her%20arms.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"609\" data-original-width=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGP1U69oSIfJn89xOjQQniH-xugcmyWQOD-rIaUlDr2sOCydeJzofvS60AJCzzpLcpXOhXLWiMznAGOH1hZiIirjKKx2kYFvtQC_lYI16wB93DIVLsXRL34vGH9r8Z2EubDq3QKmhQWmeXxMmjVi-J2A33NY_4nPRIxWlT_JTfHX683BQBZGnT2hS5Enk\/s16000\/How_pets_can_help_people_with_aphasia%20-%20elderly%20woman%20cradles%20her%20dogs%20in%20her%20arms.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFur, feathers or fins, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.unisa.edu.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EUniversity of South Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E shows that pet ownership and pet care can also support communication and wellbeing, especially for people with acquired language difficulties such as aphasia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPartnering with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aphasia.asn.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAphasia SA\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, researchers found that pets have a unique ability to improve communication among people with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aphasia.org.au\/what-is-aphasia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eaphasia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a language difficulty after brain injury that can affect a person’s ability to talk, listen, and connect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECurrently, more than 140,000 Australians live with aphasia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe study showed that pets can deliver notable improvements in people’s emotional and social wellbeing, from boosting their confidence in social situations, to providing them with company when they felt low.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EUniSA\u003C\/i\u003E student researcher, Charlotte Mitchard, says that while every person with aphasia presents differently, the condition often affects a person’s ability to speak, read, write, and understand others.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Aphasia can have a big impact on a person’s life affecting how they connect and interact with others, as well as how they participate in the community,” Mitchard says.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5mi_4gueAU98csA8HqkZygOaVsC5xnzc32KuE0wSmDKohGvZ5UMaIuT8QCayOdf1ms_iF08aH3vGay3zR5wcsTAF-gZmCumh4NeciNucuAbUsK93B4OF-wvOtNFqJjMei6GzhNNIF3LcVZz-CX8xwu3B6zFG7OZhZB0-m-SCm9PrpmUoGR78hNZaFACQ\/s11062\/How_pets_help_people_with_aphasia_speak_again%20-%20elderly%20woman%20sitting%20on%20bench%20in%20nature%20with%20Cocker%20Spaniel.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"11062\" data-original-width=\"8780\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5mi_4gueAU98csA8HqkZygOaVsC5xnzc32KuE0wSmDKohGvZ5UMaIuT8QCayOdf1ms_iF08aH3vGay3zR5wcsTAF-gZmCumh4NeciNucuAbUsK93B4OF-wvOtNFqJjMei6GzhNNIF3LcVZz-CX8xwu3B6zFG7OZhZB0-m-SCm9PrpmUoGR78hNZaFACQ\/w318-h400\/How_pets_help_people_with_aphasia_speak_again%20-%20elderly%20woman%20sitting%20on%20bench%20in%20nature%20with%20Cocker%20Spaniel.jpg\" width=\"318\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“People with affected communication skills can feel quite isolated and alone. But a pet – whether it’s a dog, a cat, or even a fish – can give them greater purpose and companionship, which is especially valuable for people who feel isolated because of their condition.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Pets are also a non-judgemental communication partner, offering friendship without expectations. In fact, one of the most common phrases we heard was ‘my pet doesn’t care if I can’t talk properly, they love me anyway’.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESenior researcher and speech pathologist Professor Maria Kambanaros says the study presents a leaping point for other pet and health research in speech pathology.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“The next phase of our study will examine how pet ownership can help people who are caring for those with aphasia,” Prof Kambanaros says.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Beyond that, we’re also exploring the impact of pet ownership on the wellbeing of people with different acquired neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s Disease.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“We know pets have a positive impact on our lives. By exploring how speech pathologists can support this in therapy, we can promote a far better quality of life.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pr8Rvsjxxow\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/keeping-elderly-people-and-pets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EKeeping elderly people and pets together: urgent action needed!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/welfare-program-helps-seniors-get-pet.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWelfare program in WA helps seniors get their pet to the vet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2604092923975653885\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/how-pets-help-aphasia-patients-speak.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2604092923975653885"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2604092923975653885"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/08\/how-pets-help-aphasia-patients-speak.html","title":"How pets help aphasia patients speak again"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGP1U69oSIfJn89xOjQQniH-xugcmyWQOD-rIaUlDr2sOCydeJzofvS60AJCzzpLcpXOhXLWiMznAGOH1hZiIirjKKx2kYFvtQC_lYI16wB93DIVLsXRL34vGH9r8Z2EubDq3QKmhQWmeXxMmjVi-J2A33NY_4nPRIxWlT_JTfHX683BQBZGnT2hS5Enk\/s72-c\/How_pets_can_help_people_with_aphasia%20-%20elderly%20woman%20cradles%20her%20dogs%20in%20her%20arms.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1278973676100524176"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-20T13:24:00.003+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-20T13:41:28.086+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe latest research from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E found that 41.4% of Australian pet owners allow their four-legged friends to sleep in bed with them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAlmost a third have also put off going on a holiday due to not wanting to leave their pet behind while one in four respondents used their pet to get out of social events \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENearly a quarter (24.1%) of pet owners have not taken their pet for a check-up\u003C\/b\u003E in the past year. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey say dogs are man’s best friend, but alarming new research from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/pet-insurance\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E has revealed how far Aussie pet lovers will go to show affection for their cats and dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrom secret smooches on the mouth to dodging social outings and even compromising where they live, the latest study shows that the love for our pets can hold no bounds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkBnTkLSGgzmXpYjA-b2t5ah5ljpU5ON_XhJ6zSxiI5Kd12_eo0pPH0KXTxrI1nq_9aY3kZopVEYUowFHRyNzLqnQuYI5uupcEIjQQnh4CYV3w0sdR0RnVzSacxJn94XlSsr09XHxBR0jAuFeyPTC9qPNGtvi0QnQQyeHUbHn7sJsMTYxYlvLzOwRRNZs\/s1500\/Avoid_dog_smooches_Jack_Russell_Terrier_puppy_licking_young_woman's_mouth.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"844\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjkBnTkLSGgzmXpYjA-b2t5ah5ljpU5ON_XhJ6zSxiI5Kd12_eo0pPH0KXTxrI1nq_9aY3kZopVEYUowFHRyNzLqnQuYI5uupcEIjQQnh4CYV3w0sdR0RnVzSacxJn94XlSsr09XHxBR0jAuFeyPTC9qPNGtvi0QnQQyeHUbHn7sJsMTYxYlvLzOwRRNZs\/s16000\/Avoid_dog_smooches_Jack_Russell_Terrier_puppy_licking_young_woman's_mouth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn what is sure to cause arguments for couples across the country, an alarming \u003Cb\u003E41.4% of Australian pet owners admit to letting their pet sleep with them to show affection\u003C\/b\u003E*. A further 15.2% buy their pets Christmas presents, while 3.2% let their pets kiss them on the mouth as a sign of love. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENot only do pets rule over the hearts of their owners, but they also rule over our lifestyles, with research finding that \u003Cb\u003E35.1% of pet owners’ living situation was influenced\u003C\/b\u003E by their choice of pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAdditionally, almost a third (32.3%) of pet owners have admitted to putting off a holiday so they won’t have to leave their pet behind. A fifth of pet owners disclosed that they have used their pet as a get-out-of-a-social-event card.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"MsoTableGrid\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 684px;\"\u003E\n \u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(191, 191, 191); border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 191; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EHow\n  having a pet has impacted people’s lifestyle\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"background: rgb(191, 191, 191); border-left: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-background-themecolor: background1; mso-background-themeshade: 191; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E% of respondents\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EImpacts living situation (location, type of property,\n  etc)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E35.1%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 21.4pt; mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPuts off holidays to not leave pet(s) behind\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E32.3%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EUsed pet(s) to get out of social situations\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E20.1%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETaken leave from work to spend time with pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E15.0%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EOnly goes on holidays if pet(s) can come\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E12.8%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EDoesn’t socialise\/go out as much due to pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E12.0%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 21.4pt; mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EChosen pet(s) over partner or family members\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 21.4pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E4.6%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 20.5pt; mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPut off having children to prioritise pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 20.5pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E4.3%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n \u003Ctr style=\"height: 41pt; mso-yfti-irow: 9; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt solid windowtext; height: 41pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 396.45pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"529\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EOnly work at jobs that allow pet(s) to come into work or\n  WFH to spend more time with pet(s)\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; height: 41pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 116.8pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"156\"\u003E\n  \u003Cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E4.2%\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n  \u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd while the survey data show just how much pet owners are willing to sacrifice for their pets, it’s surprising to see that almost a quarter of pet owners have not taken their pet for an annual check-up in the past year. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E’s General Manager of General Insurance and pet insurance expert, Adrian Taylor, spoke about other ways people can look after their pets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Pets have now become another member of the family, with our research showing just how much time, effort and money people are willing to spend on their pets. Yet, unlike taking ourselves or children to the GP for annual check-ups, there’s a sizeable amount of pet owners who neglect to make sure that their pet is in tip-top shape,” Mr Taylor said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtISYWHJzLlgWxzeEFOCQ0xnzLA5rtfX1IRX93D7GvVrdOGi3BKoW-i6Q-hif-vfLubEd0YcwX-5gDPMivVKaxIPEw-GBtkjU-pEctzOUflt_VSghWQFqkZi7O_qZ67-EUdHGLE4kkhYTwNTSTAHHvPfUkav_mwqnQLVHAEbE2-8YQCRIFoWVPOT_asiw\/s1798\/Nearly_a_quarter_of_Australians_have_skipped_annual_vet_check-up_in_2023.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgtISYWHJzLlgWxzeEFOCQ0xnzLA5rtfX1IRX93D7GvVrdOGi3BKoW-i6Q-hif-vfLubEd0YcwX-5gDPMivVKaxIPEw-GBtkjU-pEctzOUflt_VSghWQFqkZi7O_qZ67-EUdHGLE4kkhYTwNTSTAHHvPfUkav_mwqnQLVHAEbE2-8YQCRIFoWVPOT_asiw\/s16000\/Nearly_a_quarter_of_Australians_have_skipped_annual_vet_check-up_in_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“These annual visits can be extremely crucial in finding any ailments early, which, if left untreated, could fester into severe diseases or pain for your pet. Getting treatment for these illnesses or injuries may also cost a lot more to treat at the later stage than if it was caught early on. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“To ensure that your pet has a great quality of life, it’s better to \u003Cb\u003Etreat your pet early for any ailments or injuries\u003C\/b\u003E. Some levels of pet insurance may help cover a part of the overall cost for these treatments. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“There are a lot of different insurance policies out there with different levels of cover, which is why it’s important to compare policies to find out what’s best for you and your pampered pet.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“In some instances, you may be able to add on routine care as an optional extra which may cover a partial fee or the full amount of a routine check-up or vaccinations for your pet.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAdrian Taylor’s top tips for people considering pet insurance: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1.      Be sure to read the \u003Cb\u003EProduct Disclosure Statement\u003C\/b\u003E (PDS) to understand the limits of the cover you are looking to buy. There may be a difference in the levels of reimbursement depending on the level of cover you’re looking at as well as between brands. A variety of products cover \u003Cb\u003Ebetween 70% and 90% of vet bills\u003C\/b\u003E, however, there are products that cover less and others that cover more. For most claims you will also need to contribute the policy excess. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E2.      \u003Cb\u003EInsure your pet when they are young\u003C\/b\u003E. Your pet insurance premiums will be lower than if you were to insure your pet at a later stage, as the older they are more likely to have pre-existing conditions that could drive up the cost to be covered. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E3.      When reviewing your pet insurance options, also consider if there are \u003Cb\u003Eany types of extras that you would like your policy to include\u003C\/b\u003E. Depending on your level of cover, you may be able to add on extras such as dental cover, routine care or even behavioural training, though this may increase the premiums that you will need to pay.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* Compare the Market surveyed 1,007 Australian pet owners aged 18 and over in April\/May 2023 \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Compare the Market\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/comparethemarket.com.au\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a comparison service that takes the hard work out of shopping around. We make it Simples for Australians to quickly and easily compare and buy insurance, energy, travel and home loans products from a range of providers. Our easy-to-use comparison tool helps you look for a range of products that may suit your needs and benefit your back pocket.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 20th July 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/new-survey-investigates-how-we-view-our.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENew survey investigates how we view our pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/pets-in-australia-survey-2022-released.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPets in Australia Survey 2022 released by Animal Medicines Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1278973676100524176\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/nearly-half-of-australians-let-their.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1278973676100524176"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1278973676100524176"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/nearly-half-of-australians-let-their.html","title":"Nearly half of Australians let their pet sleep with them!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJQxX_M44LKIx-eiRaFIppkeIWU3i3fH5ge_2qYIeQEgRMU3t7cwyIrRcBz_CH9EXCr6c_ujbAJ02wpCJbM2m3TCTariNPrTLCRxwJrR3ojaEGtyqC4D7wgcZFJNM125OtTfUhSnpx0TDnCiSv5TSMOeJUjP6fFbzBliEtDgLtlr8xeJG2g3jXiypO0jM\/s72-c\/Nearly_Half_of_Australians_Sleep_with_their_Pet%20-%20Compare%20the%20Market%20Research%202023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4141944383420574946"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-17T15:30:00.006+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-09T08:08:36.721+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ANIMAL WELFARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INDUSTRY NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Victorian Pet Census – How will it improve animal welfare?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAustralia’s peak animal welfare body questions how the census will help to improve animal welfare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn June 30th 2023, a media release from Minister Gayle Tierney, Minister for Agriculture, announced the \u003Cb\u003EPet Census\u003C\/b\u003E was to be launched in order to “\u003Ci\u003Egather crucial information on pet ownership and the attitudes and experiences of owners\u003C\/i\u003E”. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUnder the guise of improving animal welfare, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Welfare Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (AWV) subsequently launched the Pet Census on the 3rd of July 2023. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHere’s what \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Care Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E knows about how the census became a reality:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe amount of $600k was allocated by the Victorian government to fund the census.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe census was brought about by the parliament agreeing to implement a \u003Ci\u003EVeticare\u003C\/i\u003E program. \u003Ci\u003EVeticare\u003C\/i\u003E was proposed and championed by the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Justice Party\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAWV engaged a third-party consultancy company to establish, launch, and collate the census data.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAWV was revealed to have held its own meetings with enforcement stakeholders and some local council representatives separate to other stakeholders in order to draft the questions within the census.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Care Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E was invited to attend one of several consultations. Within that consultation other stakeholders included, local council representatives, the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Industry Association of Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, rehoming representatives and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVia the consultancy company, AWV provided a draft of the census to stakeholders who were asked for their feedback. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EConcerns raised by stakeholders (including \u003Cb\u003EAnimal Care Australia\u003C\/b\u003E) regarding the intent and outcomes of the census’ received the same response, “that will be dealt with later in the next stage” from AWV representatives. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOf particular concern was \u003Cb\u003Ehow the data would be collected\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003Ehow data sets might be combined\u003C\/b\u003E in order for local councils or other enforcements agencies to utilise that data to advance their own agendas. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAWV representatives categorically stated the data and data sets would not be able to be linked in order to be used against residents or for the purpose of enforcement. If no data sets are being matched then why did Dan Andrews ask on Facebook: “\u003Ci\u003EEver wondered how many Golden Retrievers are in your neighbourhood?\u003C\/i\u003E” (Posted Sunday 16th July 2023).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiMZapJXzYQObWbtBzv_ADZjar4trr3AvYIobW_2G98aMveUS1LjI9fVY1GCtxtsVo5YC5LBuPGJBcawgK4xVVuCd-JqwdGMRXFGO2PuH4_UMPPv4-5S79ECXLvty2FybDqda_kzcxjj_ZbBnxfpPjLG9Bt5jEGvMfiDE_X2lVmMdmtIVocCiqhhGkqwg\/s1200\/Animal_Care_Australia_President_statement_on_Victoria_Pet_Census_2023_woman_with_Golden_Retriever_and_three_kittens.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"676\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjiMZapJXzYQObWbtBzv_ADZjar4trr3AvYIobW_2G98aMveUS1LjI9fVY1GCtxtsVo5YC5LBuPGJBcawgK4xVVuCd-JqwdGMRXFGO2PuH4_UMPPv4-5S79ECXLvty2FybDqda_kzcxjj_ZbBnxfpPjLG9Bt5jEGvMfiDE_X2lVmMdmtIVocCiqhhGkqwg\/s16000\/Animal_Care_Australia_President_statement_on_Victoria_Pet_Census_2023_woman_with_Golden_Retriever_and_three_kittens.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuring the consultation stakeholders were asked to comment on: ‘Whether the questionnaire addresses your key areas of interest’ and ‘How you may utilise the data or results?’ No data matching effectively limits specific use and yet ‘how will stakeholders utilise it?’ How could a local council use what you tell the census? Think about that! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocal councils each have their own animal number restrictions\u003C\/b\u003E (via Domestic Animal Management Plans) in addition to Planning Law restrictions that they are now also enforcing. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThose restrictions are placed on land less than 20 acres, used to keep, breed, board, or train animals, including livestock, and birds; and stipulate a restriction of up to 5 animals being permitted on land without planning permits that require a change of land use. That is, you cannot own more than 5 animals on less than 20 acres, without that permit to be assessed and approved by your local council. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EQuestions asking for a person’s age, income, postcode, and living arrangements could, with little effort, be used to identify specific individuals – leaving them open to possible scrutiny by any stakeholder.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnCOiaE_S5iR3GDREBAhQ-6AXCif_eJy9PNuTpagITaox-jMgQ_fS_8InFydf-8S2msrGDVmWKAIIAkcKpsnsIezlWXTwIyLTTQbdiCtK0_EstOfIMS03rAh0_qNpx6x7uNSwJA1uhOURVFG9yuKQL81lScpRikfFfvvxinQjq0EwPDderp-86euLIN4c\/s1549\/Animal_Care_Australia_responds_Victorian_first_Pet_Census_July_2023_woman_reading_in_bed_with_dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"973\" data-original-width=\"1549\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnCOiaE_S5iR3GDREBAhQ-6AXCif_eJy9PNuTpagITaox-jMgQ_fS_8InFydf-8S2msrGDVmWKAIIAkcKpsnsIezlWXTwIyLTTQbdiCtK0_EstOfIMS03rAh0_qNpx6x7uNSwJA1uhOURVFG9yuKQL81lScpRikfFfvvxinQjq0EwPDderp-86euLIN4c\/s16000\/Animal_Care_Australia_responds_Victorian_first_Pet_Census_July_2023_woman_reading_in_bed_with_dog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EDelivery of the census: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere appears to be no safeguard limiting persons outside of Victoria from completing the census, nor is it compulsory for Victorians, so any extrapolated data will still be incomplete and inaccurate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are no limits on the number of times a person can complete the census. This is concerning given the promotion of the census by particular extremist groups. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAWV has also asked non-pet owners to contribute to the census which could lead to irrelevant feedback on pet keeping, particularly if made by biased (anti-pet keeping) respondents.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe questionnaire asks the participant to list all of their species’ types and numbers of each, then proceeds to ask all further questions about only one of those pets – including grooming requirements for that particular pet such as a lizard or goldfish.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuring the consultation process, stakeholders raised the issue of checking census data regarding husbandry matters for their pets against the actual species to ensure the results align with the appropriate species – but were told that dataset matching would not be used. So how will this data be verified as being up to standard or more concerning will not be misinterpreted as potential failure to provide proper welfare and therefore justify a claim of excessive animal cruelty? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1. How will any of the above points result in usable data regarding animal welfare of actual animals owned in Victoria? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. How does being asked about your grooming habits for your goldfish or pet lizard relate to improving their welfare? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E3. How will focusing on just one pet per household “help Animal Welfare Victoria to better: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eo   understand issues facing Victoria’s pet owners and their pets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eo   understand how to support pet owners and the industries that service them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eo   target education, policy and program initiatives relating to responsible pet ownership across\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVictoria, with benefits for animal welfare.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6hR3Wq3OGWgqOt9I-iXzzXMSZEjGEeE00NWhDWBouTrFaqGyKbztMnVSpyb2Hzx_O0m6KOgrcT4-JF43Ai_ck3POcT06gU5besGmxBUNlTm2qh0DV5LuuDY_funRaN110COfryvwrpTdYPubb2S9pMbp-9m7uns8p3auCHoVHSccOvkDH6Mzljo04uPQ\/s500\/Animal_Care_Australia_President_Michael_Donnelly.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"454\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi6hR3Wq3OGWgqOt9I-iXzzXMSZEjGEeE00NWhDWBouTrFaqGyKbztMnVSpyb2Hzx_O0m6KOgrcT4-JF43Ai_ck3POcT06gU5besGmxBUNlTm2qh0DV5LuuDY_funRaN110COfryvwrpTdYPubb2S9pMbp-9m7uns8p3auCHoVHSccOvkDH6Mzljo04uPQ\/s320\/Animal_Care_Australia_President_Michael_Donnelly.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWith the continued delays of the release of the next stage of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Welfare Act Review\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECat Management Strategy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDomestic Animals Act\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, it appears Animal Welfare Victoria is operating under its own agenda. But exactly what is that agenda? Because it certainly does not shape up to being about animal welfare! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you do intend on participating, please do so with caution. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOrdinarily, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Care Austra\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Elia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E would encourage the collection of data in order to gain a real-life understanding of the issues at hand – but in this particular case it is difficult to support a census that is flawed and will undoubtedly provide questionable statistics that could result in really concerning outcomes. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EStatement by \u003Cb\u003EMichael Donnelly,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPresident, Animal Care Australia\u003C\/b\u003E, 17th July 2023.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnimal Care Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is the Peak Animal Welfare Body representing the keepers and breeders of pets and companion animals in Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Animal Care Australia \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnimal Care Australia (ACA) is a national incorporated association established to advocate for real animal welfare by those who keep, breed and care for animals. Our goal is to promote and encourage high standards in all interactions with the animals in our care. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EACA was founded in early 2018 to establish an organisation run solely by volunteers. With extreme animal rights and animal liberationist ideologies influencing government legislation, regulation and policy at our expense and to the detriment of our animals and pets, it has become necessary to provide government with a balancing voice. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBy uniting the broad spectrum of animal groups, collectively we offer an experienced, sensible approach to animal welfare. We estimate our foundation ACA clubs currently represent well over 150,000 members and that is just in NSW alone! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBy educating our members and the general public about the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect for their needs and promoting the humane treatment of animals to improve animal welfare outcomes, Animal Care Australia is in the unique position of collaborating, consulting and advocating for all animals within our care. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnimal Care Australia provides priority to the following: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E•  consulting with government for stronger welfare outcomes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E•  encouraging government to increase education of the public in animal welfare and best care techniques.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E•  educating the public on handling their animals with kindness \u0026amp; respect and the importance of their needs \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eeducating the public in the differences between animal welfare and animal rights.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/councils-push-to-limit-pet-ownership-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECouncils push to limit pet ownership in NSW\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/acas-score-card-on-victorias-animal.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EACA's score card on Victoria's animal welfare laws\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4141944383420574946\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/victorian-pet-census-how-will-it.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4141944383420574946"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4141944383420574946"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/victorian-pet-census-how-will-it.html","title":"Victorian Pet Census – How will it improve animal welfare?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhioWemZpRcG2J0Q9DpuyHMpmQmBk38lkS0Nw1lo-w_E6TxIJAbX878KRPE86BoqS6grm8_rYYabQ3CzZ7K82NFcawCa1TlseoEcZXSjuH_0hZ-Q22gTUB8aDtvbJHXXi5TKq6cDWEqQSYroGtB2vvV_wLFto5f23z5j3I7tybiQ4UTAXe3pku1aH7z7og\/s72-c\/Animal_Care_Australia_President_responds_to_Victorian_Pet_Census_July_2023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4361381154471191278"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-13T11:19:00.001+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-01T08:18:29.403+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"COST OF LIVING"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIVING WITH DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"73% of Australian Pet Owners don't have Pet Insurance"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjzZzlGdyIo-LSRlOyVLHOBOf9Gkc5kGdGPv0YZv3KGGKVtBAXP9NSweMXVp6QbleeGyBpAG4u8U_tEvFbfTWIakkIyGEwRn5zZlou2nKFCgphiMQAgp14UzjcSCDqVjtHb8Lzw3Pyibc5j8M91HaM7nzKqqwBxNYLcSNE1Vclha_EWC6geQtfbvSZrAs\/s1579\/27%20per%20cent%20of%20Aussie%20Pet%20Owners%20have%20Pet%20Insurance%20in%202023%20-%20Dalmatian%20wearing%20E-Collar%20Photo%20Mike%20Kilcoyne%20Unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1134\" data-original-width=\"1579\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjzZzlGdyIo-LSRlOyVLHOBOf9Gkc5kGdGPv0YZv3KGGKVtBAXP9NSweMXVp6QbleeGyBpAG4u8U_tEvFbfTWIakkIyGEwRn5zZlou2nKFCgphiMQAgp14UzjcSCDqVjtHb8Lzw3Pyibc5j8M91HaM7nzKqqwBxNYLcSNE1Vclha_EWC6geQtfbvSZrAs\/s16000\/27%20per%20cent%20of%20Aussie%20Pet%20Owners%20have%20Pet%20Insurance%20in%202023%20-%20Dalmatian%20wearing%20E-Collar%20Photo%20Mike%20Kilcoyne%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAlmost three quarters of pet owners don't have their pets insured\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ELatest research from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E has found that 73% of pet owners do not have pet insurance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver half of all pet owners expect to dip into their savings if an unexpected vet bill comes up.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOn average, the biggest vet bill respondents paid was $2,171.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDespite Australia being a pet-loving country with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aph.gov.au\/DocumentStore.ashx?id=04b744d5-783e-4983-82ba-8c73effcb980\u0026amp;subId=691105#:~:text=There%20are%20almost%2029%20million,in%20total%20%2D%20have%20a%20pet.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eover 29 million pets living on our shores\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E recent research from pet insurance comparison site, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/pet-insurance\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E found that 73% of pet owners don’t have pet insurance*. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis number increases to \u003Cb\u003Eover 80% of Baby Boomers\u003C\/b\u003E who don’t have pet insurance, while \u003Cb\u003EMillennials are the generation most likely to have pet insurance (33.87%)\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s General Manager of General Insurance and pet insurance expert, Adrian Taylor, spoke about the instances where pet insurance can make a difference. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Most of us know how mischievous pets can be, especially puppies and kittens, from digging holes in your backyard to tearing into your sock drawers or finding a hidden box of treats. However, as much as some of these behaviours can be seen as cute or funny, one wrong move and your pet could become critically ill or injured,” Mr Taylor said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisUPHC3jtqL8vTS8OvlOF4_tTkc6zcuKxKZ7J3RsDBWAhB9JCw42YiuHt6jNaJqY0PkiotbJb4-lKn1Ogc2wgCR5blkuQBqDPKHLNn_ffucCwREOVw-BoClMKx2g0ANRXTujUirGmSglCF0fihFgyq6VkqUnrWG718gvFDGhoDzvWPVVMM6CTZsK0jIo0\/s1920\/Pet%20Insurance%20for%20Vet%20Emergencies%20-%20Siberian%20Husky%20busy%20digging%20into%20the%20sand%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEisUPHC3jtqL8vTS8OvlOF4_tTkc6zcuKxKZ7J3RsDBWAhB9JCw42YiuHt6jNaJqY0PkiotbJb4-lKn1Ogc2wgCR5blkuQBqDPKHLNn_ffucCwREOVw-BoClMKx2g0ANRXTujUirGmSglCF0fihFgyq6VkqUnrWG718gvFDGhoDzvWPVVMM6CTZsK0jIo0\/s16000\/Pet%20Insurance%20for%20Vet%20Emergencies%20-%20Siberian%20Husky%20busy%20digging%20into%20the%20sand%20at%20the%20beach.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“As almost three-quarters of Australian pet owners taking a gamble on their pet’s health is worrying, to say the least. Especially now that so \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/money-saving-tips-for-pet-owners.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emany people are looking at every cost\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that’s going out of the household budget. I hate to think about the choices they would have to make if something goes awry and they need to rush to the vet.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s survey also found that the average pet owner with pet insurance surveyed pays around $71.24 a month per pet or \u003Cb\u003E$2.37 a day per pet for peace of mind\u003C\/b\u003E to know that if anything happens out of the blue, a portion of their vet expenses could be covered. Surprisingly, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s research also showed that while Baby Boomers were the least likely generation to get pet insurance, those who have pet insurance spent the most on cover for their beloved pet at $73.04 per month. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EConsidering that the average survey respondent’s biggest vet bill was $2,171 the protection that pet insurance could provide for your pet, as well as the benefits of additional extras for routine care such as dental or behaviour management classes, may be well worth the investment. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“We’ve seen time and time again just how far people are willing to go to save a family pet, yet not everyone can splash thousands of dollars at the drop of a hat.” Mr Taylor said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“This is why pet insurance is so important. It can come in and cushion the financial strain that may be holding people back from making life-saving decisions quickly. And while people may be paying just over $70 a month for peace of mind, we know that there are some great pet insurance policies that are out there for cheaper or maybe better value than their current policy.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E The data also shows that \u003Cb\u003Ehalf of Australian pet owners would dip into their savings to pay for an unexpected vet bill\u003C\/b\u003E. Additionally, if a pet fell ill or was in an accident, 7% of owners revealed that they would need to take out a loan to cover an unanticipated bill, while shockingly, another 2% of owners stated that they would have to put their pet down. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnd \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/11\/what-constitutes-veterinary-emergency.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evisiting the emergency vet may be more common\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E than people first thought, as on average, \u003Cb\u003EAustralian pet owners took their pet to the emergency vet 1.8 times in the 12 months \u003C\/b\u003Eprior to May 2023. Again, Baby Boomers were the least likely to take their pet to the emergency vet (with an average of 0.8 times in the past year), while Millennials frequented the waiting rooms the most often, with an average of 2.6 visits to the emergency vet in the past year alone. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Pets are an integral part of the family for many households across Australia, so it’s important to give them the same treatment as any other member of your household.” Mr Taylor said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Many levels of pet cover are available to suit you and your pet’s needs, ranging from basic accidental cover to more extensive coverage. If you are thinking of getting cover for your pet, it’s best to shop and look for the deal that’s worth it to you.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETop tips when considering Pet Insurance: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E1. \u003Cb\u003EMake sure you know what you want \u003C\/b\u003Eyour pet insurance to cover. There may be additional extras that you could include in your policy, such as cover for vaccinations, however, this may increase your premium price. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E2. \u003Cb\u003EIf you are thinking of buying a pet and then pet insurance\u003C\/b\u003E, make sure you do your research on the breed to understand any potential medical or hereditary issues that may arise. Pet insurance premiums can vary based on the breed of pet (and therefore any potential medical issues that may arise). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E3. \u003Cb\u003EIt’s better to insure your pet when it’s young\u003C\/b\u003E. While cover for older pets may still be available with certain insurers, it may be harder to obtain as they have a greater chance of medical issues. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E4. \u003Cb\u003EYou may be able to make changes\u003C\/b\u003E to your annual benefit limit, benefit percentage and policy excess to better suit your circumstances, as these things will impact how much you pay for your premiums and your out-of-pocket expenses should an unexpected vet bill come your way. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E* \u003Cb\u003ESource:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E surveyed 1,007 Australian pet owners aged 18 and over in April\/May 2023.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/comparethemarket.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a comparison service that takes the hard work out of shopping around. We make it Simples for Australians to quickly and easily compare and buy insurance, energy, travel and home loans products from a range of providers. Our easy-to-use comparison tool helps you look for a range of products that may suit your needs and benefit your back pocket. \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 13th July 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/11\/what-constitutes-veterinary-emergency.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWhat Constitutes a Vet Emergency?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/petsures-pet-health-monitor-2023-report.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPetsure's Pet Health Monitor 2023 Report reveals shocking lack of at-home pet health checks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/money-saving-tips-for-pet-owners.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMoney Saving Tips for Pet Owners\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/05\/australians-love-for-their-pets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralians love for their pets skyrockets!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/top-10-insured-dog-breeds-top-claims.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETop 10 Insured Dog Breeds in Australia (and Top Claims)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4361381154471191278\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/73-of-australian-pet-owners-dont-have.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4361381154471191278"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4361381154471191278"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/73-of-australian-pet-owners-dont-have.html","title":"73% of Australian Pet Owners don't have Pet Insurance"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjjzZzlGdyIo-LSRlOyVLHOBOf9Gkc5kGdGPv0YZv3KGGKVtBAXP9NSweMXVp6QbleeGyBpAG4u8U_tEvFbfTWIakkIyGEwRn5zZlou2nKFCgphiMQAgp14UzjcSCDqVjtHb8Lzw3Pyibc5j8M91HaM7nzKqqwBxNYLcSNE1Vclha_EWC6geQtfbvSZrAs\/s72-c\/27%20per%20cent%20of%20Aussie%20Pet%20Owners%20have%20Pet%20Insurance%20in%202023%20-%20Dalmatian%20wearing%20E-Collar%20Photo%20Mike%20Kilcoyne%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-3951967227379559008"},"published":{"$t":"2023-05-30T10:09:00.002+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-05T14:18:08.918+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET INSURANCE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PET OWNERS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New survey investigates how we view our pets"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA89p6jcc36pD11313UX875ZIKjsmSlr7hxy4zbpK7q5U31AGcqZUXFIrUp7qmtzXAM8hhIFJB17dgcTXaHNY4QANib5IBqFxoCVdGM7JnblPYTXZyi9uKTvUwtZ6ugp_VKSwLnZ6cX7ioH2ucJyIyTbgdpKED5JOGckYhvBXhsT56KbiNygp02dIb\/s1850\/Compare_the_Market_Pets_Survey_Smiling_middle-aged_woman_being_licked_by_%20her_Terrier_dog%20-%20Photo%20Tamas%20Pap%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1235\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA89p6jcc36pD11313UX875ZIKjsmSlr7hxy4zbpK7q5U31AGcqZUXFIrUp7qmtzXAM8hhIFJB17dgcTXaHNY4QANib5IBqFxoCVdGM7JnblPYTXZyi9uKTvUwtZ6ugp_VKSwLnZ6cX7ioH2ucJyIyTbgdpKED5JOGckYhvBXhsT56KbiNygp02dIb\/s16000\/Compare_the_Market_Pets_Survey_Smiling_middle-aged_woman_being_licked_by_%20her_Terrier_dog%20-%20Photo%20Tamas%20Pap%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAre our pets seen as equally as important as human children and other loved ones?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENew \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompare the Market \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Esurvey reveals roughly half of all pet owners say their pet is just as important as human children and loved ones.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlmost one-in-two pet owners call their pets ‘fur-babies’.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWomen and younger generations are more likely to call their pets fur-babies and view them as equally as important as human loved ones.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EPets are often seen as part of the family, and a new survey shows such sentiment is only growing as younger generations become pet owners.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-fhahqtTch_Ca_cxEOukIdBNdHcKdpDSvC54t_s-G5Yesul_O1EnKzEWPhCUrbNy1KXLSbcatUs6ZhG0bWPJTXBgRLstUsfSG6mhY74Q0qmhJQQfmjyQk7e--54OaU2rxqU3OwCiYeUOLYmBBKahW2QY7SuXEE8-lPDIPMU7EyZxzIi_Nnjvi_aqY\/s1850\/Compare_the_Market_survey_pets_seen_as_furbabies_by_young_pet_owners%20-%20Photo%20Tamara%20Bellis%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1230\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh-fhahqtTch_Ca_cxEOukIdBNdHcKdpDSvC54t_s-G5Yesul_O1EnKzEWPhCUrbNy1KXLSbcatUs6ZhG0bWPJTXBgRLstUsfSG6mhY74Q0qmhJQQfmjyQk7e--54OaU2rxqU3OwCiYeUOLYmBBKahW2QY7SuXEE8-lPDIPMU7EyZxzIi_Nnjvi_aqY\/s16000\/Compare_the_Market_survey_pets_seen_as_furbabies_by_young_pet_owners%20-%20Photo%20Tamara%20Bellis%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAccording to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/pet-insurance\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, roughly half of pet owners in Australia, Canada and the USA view their pets as equally as important as their own human children. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis was \u003Cb\u003Ehighest in America\u003C\/b\u003E, where 55.5% of pet parents agreed with this statement. Canadian pet owners followed at 49.6%, and\u003Cb\u003E slightly less Australians agreed\u003C\/b\u003E at 48.2%. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPerhaps shockingly, almost one-in-ten pet owners said their pets were more important than their own children or other loved ones. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWomen with pets were more likely than men\u003C\/b\u003E to say that their pets were equally as important as children and loved ones. \u003Cb\u003EYounger generations were also more likely to agree\u003C\/b\u003E with this statement than older generations – except in America where every generation agreed with the statement that pets are equally as important as human loved ones.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoPR89MBML29G8XV_B5HIQhr7pfFJCiNBMJfANwLPrbcKKFFjbknYcpkHyTFDj_aFnGfwdp6QOPZS4MYIBzJXVBVrHIYxVElNTjpZnZxafnr2kQ7QXNS1w787MLJ9LSqA0lS49oUlea4QgEnlKqWxLChwn7L1Mk0REn1Tg5Qh4gk0Th5i0JzA2AvPd\/s1800\/Compare_the_Market_Data_Pet_Parents_Furbabies_Survey_Australia_Canada_USA.png\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1063\" data-original-width=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoPR89MBML29G8XV_B5HIQhr7pfFJCiNBMJfANwLPrbcKKFFjbknYcpkHyTFDj_aFnGfwdp6QOPZS4MYIBzJXVBVrHIYxVElNTjpZnZxafnr2kQ7QXNS1w787MLJ9LSqA0lS49oUlea4QgEnlKqWxLChwn7L1Mk0REn1Tg5Qh4gk0Th5i0JzA2AvPd\/s16000\/Compare_the_Market_Data_Pet_Parents_Furbabies_Survey_Australia_Canada_USA.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPet parent is an increasingly apt term. Just under 50% of pet owners use\/have used this term to refer to their own beloved pets. This was most common in Canada, where 48.9% of pet owners use the endearing phrase, followed by 47.6% of American pet owners and 42.1% of Australian pet owners. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs before, \u003Cb\u003Efemale pet owners were more likely to use the phrase fur-baby\u003C\/b\u003E than male pet owners, and younger pet owners were more likely to use the term than older pet owners. Both of these trends were seen in all three nations surveyed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQipmWhfix1B7jR2f1Ml_WUuus7VmFnaridsUCPka1N2X5IlN_32urUBGEFjMN1hJMV-4TU_NJNhLSloO7DDqmGQOg_V9BuascCkf2rCl5lcLSQRkxHCm9NyXhBiOdqKcjXOtchZVZmfrJaXzlLhHKs9eHszpiyfhsv92rH-LQhLhGBWm5bJjlXKh9\/s1200\/Do%20you%20call%20your%20pet%20a%20furbaby%20Survey%20-%20men%20versus%20women.PNG\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"259\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQipmWhfix1B7jR2f1Ml_WUuus7VmFnaridsUCPka1N2X5IlN_32urUBGEFjMN1hJMV-4TU_NJNhLSloO7DDqmGQOg_V9BuascCkf2rCl5lcLSQRkxHCm9NyXhBiOdqKcjXOtchZVZmfrJaXzlLhHKs9eHszpiyfhsv92rH-LQhLhGBWm5bJjlXKh9\/s16000\/Do%20you%20call%20your%20pet%20a%20furbaby%20Survey%20-%20men%20versus%20women.PNG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhile most pet owners didn’t have pet insurance for their pets\u003C\/b\u003E, those who call their pets fur-babies or think their pets are more important than their children or loved ones are most likely to have cover. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECompare the Market\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E’s General Manager of General Insurance, Adrian Taylor, explains how pet insurance can help pet owners look after the wellbeing of their furry family members, noting that vet bills can be very expensive. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Pet insurance can help cover a significant proportion of a vet bill, reducing the amount you’ll be charged if you need to take your cat or dog to the vet for urgent care,” Mr Taylor says. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Top of the range pet insurance policies also cover routine care like vaccinations, check-ups, deworming, microchipping and even behaviour classes. This helps add a lot of value for owners and can help improve the wellness of our pets.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo view the full range of data tables and breakdowns, visit: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com.au\/pet-insurance\/features\/is-your-pet-a-fur-baby\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.comparethemarket.com.au\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 30th May 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/02\/money-saving-tips-for-pet-owners.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMoney Saving Tips for Pet Owners\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/05\/australians-love-for-their-pets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralians love for their pets skyrockets!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/09\/top-10-insured-dog-breeds-top-claims.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETop 10 Insured Dog Breeds in Australia (and Top Claims)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/huge-increase-in-australian-pet.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHuge Increase in Australian Pet Spending in the last 3 years\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3951967227379559008\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/new-survey-investigates-how-we-view-our.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3951967227379559008"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3951967227379559008"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/new-survey-investigates-how-we-view-our.html","title":"New survey investigates how we view our pets"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiA89p6jcc36pD11313UX875ZIKjsmSlr7hxy4zbpK7q5U31AGcqZUXFIrUp7qmtzXAM8hhIFJB17dgcTXaHNY4QANib5IBqFxoCVdGM7JnblPYTXZyi9uKTvUwtZ6ugp_VKSwLnZ6cX7ioH2ucJyIyTbgdpKED5JOGckYhvBXhsT56KbiNygp02dIb\/s72-c\/Compare_the_Market_Pets_Survey_Smiling_middle-aged_woman_being_licked_by_%20her_Terrier_dog%20-%20Photo%20Tamas%20Pap%20Unsplash.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});