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Research shows that there are a range of physical and emotional benefits associated with pet ownership. There are also many publications that can assist pet owners and others care for pets. Some of the key publications are available below.

Recommended Reading

It's extremely important to cultivate happiness in the workplace

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 12

It's extremely important to cultivate happiness in the workplace

Trap-Neuter-Return programs: do they work?

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 11

Few topics are as emotive as the management of unowned cats and their colonies

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Media releases

Tips for a dog park party that everyone can enjoy

Shelter Map

Try our interactive Shelter Map to find a pet for adoption near you.

The characteristics of cats entering Australian shelters

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 10

Shelter staff work incredibley hard to re-home and reduce the number of cats entering shelters, which will, in turn, reduce euthanasia rates.

How to have a healthier shelter

Shelter Research Newsletter - Edition 9

While shelter staff are aware of the health needs of animals in their care, the importance of maintaining a healthy animal shelter can be easily overlooked.

Human animal interaction research

For many decades, researchers from many fields have been studying the benefits of pets to people.  A large body of this research is available to assist professionals, journalists and researchers.

 

Living Well Together

The “Living Well Together” handbook has been designed to assist local authorities and other interested parties tap into an often under-utilised avenue for building sense of community and social capital - the power of pets.