RSPCA report on animal outcomes from our shelters, care and adoption centres
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1 RSPCA report on animal outcomes from our shelters, care and adoption centres The RSPCA is Australia s oldest, largest and most trusted animal welfare organisation. With this privileged position comes great responsibility. This year we received 126,673 animals in our 39 animal shelters, across the country. We are pleased to report that over the past 10 years we have adopted out, reunited with their owners and released into the wild 715,147 animals, including 423,611 dogs/puppies and 230,641 cats/kittens. Adoption and reclaim rates nationally have been steadily climbing each year and significant improvements in the outcomes for cats and dogs (including kittens and puppies) have been achieved. This can be attributed to the introduction of new approaches and programs to increase the number of animals adopted and reunited with their owners. This includes: Extensive promotion of the wonderful animals we have available for adoption through social media, local events and traditional media. Increasing community awareness and support for adopting animals from shelters and rescue groups through programs such as Happy Endings. Additional proactive and creative adoption initiatives including the Big Love promotion for large dogs, Valentine s Day promotions, promotions focusing on senior animals and cats including adopting a mum and kitten or two kittens together, new adoption centres in shopping precincts and pet retail adoption partners. Working with rescue groups to extend the reach of adoption initiatives. Providing services to reunite lost pets with their owners. Provision of community and shelter based desexing schemes to reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and unwanted animals including initiatives targeting owners of pets experiencing financial hardship. Expansion of foster care networks to cater for greater numbers of animals. Animals cared for in foster homes include pregnant animals, those with young litters, orphaned kittens and puppies, seniors, those with special needs, those recovering from surgery, those needing to build their confidence or requiring behavioural training in a home setting and those that don t cope well in a shelter environment. Dedicated behavioural trainers that put in place behavioural modification and management plans for animals requiring specialist support and who provide post adoption behavioural classes. Improvements in clinical veterinary care including isolation facilities and processes, in shelter disease management and surgical rehabilitation. Adoption follow up with new owners to ensure pets are settling into their new homes and owners are provided with additional information and referral to appropriate telephone or on-site support services. 1
2 Community information, awareness raising and education targeting responsible pet ownership and working with local councils, strata committees and landlords to encourage support for pet ownership. Monitoring current research and investment in Australian-based research in order to ensure evidence based approaches to animal welfare. Passionate staff and volunteers who work tirelessly for the animals in their care. All animals In the RSPCA cared for 126,673 animals - dogs(49,189), cats (49,236), horses (267), livestock (3,406), small pets such as mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, fish and ferrets (7,228 ) and wildlife such as wombats, kangaroos, possums and reptiles (17,347) (see Figure 1). This was a small decrease (3.7%) from when we received 131,525 animals. Figure 1: Total animals received Wildlife 13.7% Small pets 5.7% Livestock 2.7% Horses 0.2% Dogs 38.8% Cats 38.9% Total animals received 126,673 Footnotes: 2
3 The total number of animals coming into the care of the RSPCA can be influenced by many factors including the number of local council animal management (pound) contracts the RSPCA holds in any one year. From 2011/12, there is a drop in the reported number of dogs and cats received by RSPCA NSW due to NSW Government reporting requirements. RSPCA NSW data does not include animals that are being cared for as part of a local council animal management contract. NSW local council animal management data can be viewed at 3
4 % dogs adopted and reclaimed Dogs The RSPCA received 49,189 dogs in We achieved the highest adoption/reunited with owners rate so far with 70.3% of dogs being adopted or reunited with their owners (see figures 2, 3 and 4). Figure 2: Dogs adopted and reclaimed of total received % 70% 68% 66% 64% 62% 60% 58% 56% 54% 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 Year 4
5 Figure 3: Outcomes for dogs Reclaimed 36.5% Adopted 33.8% Other 0.5% Euthanased 21.1% Total dogs received 49,189 Transferred 2.7% In care 5.4% 5
6 % of dogs 100% 90% 80% 70% Figure 4: Outcomes for dogs selected years % 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 98/99 02/03 07/08 12/13 Year Adopt/reclaim Currently in care Transfer Other Euthanased Many more owners reclaim lost dogs from the RSPCA than they do lost cats (17,956, 36.5% of dogs compared to 2,243, 4.6% of cats). The increased use of microchip identification of dogs supports reuniting lost dogs with their owner. This increase in adoption/reuniting with owners is the result of our proactive tracing services, promotional, care and rehabilitation activities leading to a decrease in euthanasia. Sadly 10,355 (21.1%) of dogs/puppies were still humanely euthanased (see figure 5). We remain focused on adopting all animals that are suitable for adoption. The majority of dogs are euthanased (65.9%) because of severe behavioural issues including aggression and severe anxiety that the RSPCA is not able to or has not been able to treat through behavioural modification programs. Such issues can compromise the dog s welfare and quality of life and can be a safety risk to adults and children. 6
7 Figure 5: Reasons for euthanasia of dogs Legal 3.0% Other 4.2% Infectious 4.4% Medical 22.5% Behavioural 65.9% Total dogs euthanased 10,355 7
8 % cats adopted and reclaimed Cats More cats/kittens have been adopted by the RSPCA and reclaimed by their owners this year than in any previous year (25,160, 51.1%) reflecting the success of new adoption approaches and programs (see figures 6, 7 and 8). There has been an increase of 2,505 in the number of cats/kittens adopted by the RSPCA and reclaimed by their owners this year when compared to Figure 6: Cats adopted and reclaimed of total received % 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 Year 8
9 % of cats Figure 7: Outcomes for cats Reclaimed 4.6% Adopted 46.5% Other 1.3% In care 5.8% Euthanased 39.5% Transferred 2.3% Total cats received 49,236 Figure 8: Outcomes for cats selected years % 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 98/99 02/03 07/08 12/13 Year Adopt/reclaim Currently in care Transfer Other Euthanased 9
10 This increase in adoptions has resulted in the lowest euthanasia rate to date. Unfortunately, 39.5% (19,464) cats/kittens were still humanely euthanased (see figure 9). With the increasing uptake of microchip identification for cats, we are hopeful to see an increase in the number of lost cats that are reunited with their owners over the coming years. Figure 9: Reasons for euthanasia of cats Other 12.6% Feral 21.6% Infectious 28.7% Behavioural 21.4% Medical 15.7% Total cats euthanased 19,464 10
11 % of wildlife Wildlife The number of wildlife presented to the RSPCA has doubled since 1998/99 (8,310 in 1998/99 to 17,347 in 2012/13). Usually wildlife (native and introduced) are presented to the RSPCA by members of the community and private veterinary clinics because they have been injured or orphaned. RSPCA ACT and RSPCA QLD operate specialist wildlife clinics and receive, treat, rehabilitate and re-release the majority of the wildlife. In the RSPCA re-released 11% (1,946) of wildlife received following treatment and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, many of the injuries can cause significant pain and suffering and/or compromise survival in the wild and the RSPCA plays an important role relieving this suffering through humane euthanasia. In , 56% of all wildlife received was humanely euthanased (see figure 10). 100% 90% 80% 70% Figure 10: Outcomes for wildlife selected years % 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 98/99 02/03 07/08 12/13 Year Release Currently in care Transfer Other Euthanased 11
12 TRENDS BY STATE Dog adoption and reclaim by owner rates by state are shown in figure 11 and explained briefly below. RSPCA ACT - The number of incoming dogs has remained constant over the last 3 years but with more animals now having some form of identification (microchipping is compulsory in the ACT), we have seen a 10% increase in the number of dogs being reclaimed by their owners. Our adoptions have also increased by 10% from the number adopted in the previous year. Our team of 3 behaviour trainers do a great job in delivering modification and training programs for the dogs in our care to get them ready for adoption. RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch - In 2012 Darwin Regional Branch worked with the Northern Territory Animal Welfare Branch to house and assist with the eventual rehoming where possible of seized animals under the Animal Welfare Act. This was mainly dogs. We are working hard to improve our adoption and reclaim rates and have added additional kennel space dedicated to NT Government animal cruelty cases, freeing up other kennels to increase our capacity to accept and adopt more dogs. RSPCA NSW -In recent years NSW has steadily grown its foster care and in-shelter rehabilitation options leading to better outcomes for more animals. This combined with a growing interaction with Petbarn and two care centres has assisted in rehoming more than 2000 animals in the last 2 years alone. Last year has seen expanded engagement with rescue groups and a move to developing regional partnerships to increase the number of pathways available for rehoming. RSPCA QLD Programs such as Four Paws Forward helped dogs to cope better in the shelter and teach them the good manners that appeal to prospective adopters and keep them with their new families. More dogs received a second chance through improvements in medical rehabilitation, including orthopaedic surgery. Additionally, we transferred animals between our care and adoption centres to relocate them to areas providing a greater chance of rehoming, and worked with rescue groups to rehome even more animals. Additions to our Pet D Tect service helped improve the reclaim rate. RSPCA SA The expansion of a number of proactive initiatives has continued to drive adoption and reclaim rates, including foster care, working with councils on reclaim programs and a dedicated transport service transferring animals between shelters, working with rescue groups and the recruitment of additional veterinary and behavioural staff. RSPCA TAS The Launceston Centre has the Council Pound contract, so is the only RSPCA Centre to take stray dogs. Since the introduction of legislation requiring dogs over 6 months to be microchipped, the numbers of dogs being brought into the Centre has reduced, as Council rangers can scan in the field and return dogs to owners. A higher percentage of dogs brought to the shelter by both rangers or members of the public have microchips and therefore spend less time in the shelter. Owner surrender numbers also reduced, which in return affects adoption numbers. RSPCA VIC Our dedicated team have a strong commitment to providing RSPCA animals with a second chance through expanded rehabilitation programs for the sick and injured, fostering animals via our 250 volunteer carers, reuniting lost animals with their owners and rehoming through adoption programs. We have a strong focus on preventative strategies to reduce the number of animals needing to come into our care (for example, desexing programs for dogs owned by people who are experiencing financial hardship) and we have a number of adoption programs and promotions all designed to give more animals a second chance. These adoption programs include Happy Endings which positively highlights the benefits of 12
13 % dogs adopted and recliamed of total dogs received adopting from shelters, waiving the adoption fees for senior dogs (7 years and over) and providing discounted veterinary fees for their lifetime. RSPCA WA - 68% of dogs were adopted or reclaimed in WA in 2012/13. The proactive regulatory work of the WA Inspectorate team has involved a significant number of large animal seizures and a proportion of these animals remain in the shelter under constant veterinary care. This has restricted our ability to accept dogs surrendered by their owner, which then reduces our rehoming and reclaim results for the year. Despite the difficult welfare issues we are managing, the dog euthanasia rate has remained relatively constant in recent years. 90% Figure 11: Dogs adopted and reclaimed from RSPCA % 70% 60% 50% 40% 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 Year ACT Darwin NSW QLD SA TAS VIC WA 13
14 Cat adoption and reclaim by owner rates by state are shown in figure 12 and explained briefly below. RSPCA ACT - We have seen a 9% decrease in the number of cats arriving at our centre. This continues a declining trend that has been occurring over the last few years. We believe this is the result of legislation introduced in 2010 requiring the compulsory desexing of cats by 12 weeks of age. Our kitten foster program continues to improve each year. As soon as kittens, that are not old enough to be desexed arrive at our centre, they are veterinary checked and sent straight out to foster. This has helped reduce disease outbreaks, overcrowding and improves the socialisation of kittens and delivers better outcomes for all of our kittens. RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch With the help of our invaluable volunteers Darwin Regional Branch has been able to focus on the fostering of cats and kittens this year and this, together with new infectious disease assessment and management procedures and community education initiatives, has led to the increase in our cat adoption rate. RSPCA NSW We have invested considerable time and energy into the expansion of the foster care resources available for cats. This has resulted in the development of new training and support material and ongoing recruitment over the last 2-3 years. More kittens than ever before are being rehomed. RSPCA NSW has also implemented changes within its shelters to improve cat management focusing on cleaning regimes and processes to minimise stress and the disease transmission. RSPCA QLD Adult cat adoptions increased by 21%. We trialled a range of adoption campaigns, particularly when our centres were at capacity. The Act Now. Cat Now campaign achieved a 45% increase in cat adoptions over the three months during which adult cats were heavily discounted. Our Community Outreach program expanded, finding homes for animals at our off-site adoption centres, including Petbarn, with eight of their stores now rehoming RSPCA animals. Within the shelter environment, improvements to veterinary protocols assisted in rehoming more cats. For example, we treated and recovered more cases of Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) and ringworm. RSPCA SA The expansion of a number of proactive initiatives has continued to drive adoption and reclaim rates. This includes foster care, working with councils on reclaim programs and dedicated transport service transferring animals between shelters as well as working with rescue groups and the recruitment of additional veterinary and behavioural staff, and reduced adoption pricing of adult cats. RSPCA TAS - Reclaim rates on cats remain low in Tasmania. The effect of cat management legislation in 2012 means all three centres are receiving more stray cats and members of the public are trapping and surrendering more cats and kittens including feral cats. We are also seeing increases in the number of cats and kittens being seized by our Inspectors. RSPCA VIC Tragically, cats have remained one of societies disadvantaged companion animals impacted by a broad range of welfare issues. One of our strategic priorities is to improve the value of cats and their welfare outcomes. To support these goals we have implemented preventative programs including free cat desexing and microchipping for low income earners which have, over a three year period, contributed to a 26% reduction in the number of cats coming into the care of our shelters. We have continued to introduce innovative cat adoption promotions including cat fee adoption waivers, adopting kittens in pairs, our senior cat adoptions and ongoing expansion of our volunteer foster carers are all contributing to improved outcomes. 14
15 % cats adopted and reclaimed of total cats received RSPCA WA Our rehoming results have decreased in recent times. This has occurred due to the proactive regulatory work of the Inspectorate team which has involved a significant number of animal seizures which remain under constant veterinary care. Whilst these animals remain in our care, we are restricted in our ability to take in animals without welfare concerns. The euthanasia rate has remained relatively constant in recent years. 90% Figure 12: Cats adopted and reclaimed from RSPCA % 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 Year ACT Darwin NSW QLD SA TAS VIC WA 15
16 Cruelty complaints The RSPCA s 98 Inspectors are authorised by the various State/Territory Governments to enforce animal welfare legislation (except in the NT where enforcement is the sole responsibility of the Territory Government). In , RSPCA Inspectors investigated 49,861 complaints of cruelty reported by members of the public, the majority of which were in relation to dog, cat and horse welfare. This is an increase of 4,144 (9.1%) from the previous year. In addition, RSPCA Inspectors revisited 7,664 complaints/incidents. This year the RSPCA laid 1,040 charges and finalised 358 prosecutions of which 343 were successful. The majority of prosecutions were in relation to dog welfare. 16
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