Companion Animals New Zealand

🐴 SURVEY: Seeking your opinion on the use of horses in sport🐴 If you're over 18 years old, jump into this 15-minute survey to contribute to international animal welfare research! ➡️Survey link: Public Opinion of Equestrian Sport (https://lnkd.in/g4sqG3VA) ➡️ Why? Companion Animals New Zealand is committed to promoting a Good Life for Animals. We invest in research and human behaviour change initiatives to improve our understanding of animal emotions to provide evidence based knowledge to pet owners and people responsible for animal welfare. To achieve this we collaborate with a number of international animal welfare research teams. We are inviting you to take part in a research study considering public opinion regarding the use of horses in sport. ➡️ Who? This study is being conducted by Pamela Spisak, an MSc Equine Science student at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. Pamela is co-supervised Professor Nat Waran, (Direct of A Good Life for Animals Centre here at Companion Animals NZ). ➡️ Will we see the results? Yes! We'll be reporting on the results once the student has completed the work. The survey has been granted ethical approval from the Human Ethics Research Committee, R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh.

At Companion Animals New Zealand, we’re passionate about understanding what makes our pets happy and fulfilled. 🐶🐱 Our 2024 ‘A Good Life’ Survey, informed by the experiences of over 3,400 pet guardians, sheds light on how New Zealanders perceive their pets’ emotional wellbeing. By tapping into these insights, we’re able to develop evidence-based initiatives that enhance the quality of life for companion animals nationwide. From recognising animal emotions to addressing modern pet care challenges, we are dedicated to fostering positive animal welfare across the country. Here are some key insights from the report: ▪️ Whilst 99% of people believed that their animal can experience emotions, only 58% of people thought their animal could feel anger. ▪️ When asked about what made their cats and dogs happy, the majority of people thought ‘their company’ was the most important thing for their animal’s happiness. ▪️ 26% of people stated that the cost of living being too high was making it hard to meet their animal’s needs. These insights – and more - help us continue advocating for positive pet welfare across New Zealand. 👉 Discover the full survey results here: https://lnkd.in/gyrHYDET.

We had a fantastic day at EQuiChip Wellington on Saturday. The weather was beautiful, lots of happy horses, and smiling faces all around. 🌞 We microchipped 15 horses and registered 17 on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register, with 2 horses found to already have microchips unbeknown to their owners! A huge thank you to all of our helpers, the Wellington Riding for the Disabled team, and the Wellington SPCA team. Special thanks to Sam Perko from South Wairarapa Vets for microchipping on the day and to her team at South Wairarapa Vets for sponsoring $50 vouchers for two lucky recipients towards veterinary services. We also appreciate the support from our national sponsors, MSD Animal Health and the New Zealand Equine Health Association, along with Saddlery Warehouse for providing spot prizes for our participants. Looking forward to our next event in Christchurch next month! 🐴

Bylaws are essential for improving the welfare of cats across New Zealand—we support and submit many of these, and quite a few local and regional councils around the country have recently made changes related to cats. Why do we think bylaws are important? They help ensure cats have a safe home, protect our native wildlife, and support shelters in their vital work. By encouraging microchipping and registration, these regulations make it easier for you to be reunited with your cat if they get lost—good for you, your cat, and shelters that can then focus on other animals in need.

🐈🏠 Calling NZ cat owners keen on transitioning their cat to an indoor life 🐈🏠 Companion Animals NZ (CANZ) is teaming up with Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and the University of Adelaide to study how cats adjust to living indoors only! We’re looking to better understand how both our feline friends and their human guardians adapt to indoor living environments. Interested? Here's what you need to know: ✅ You must be 18+ ✅ Live in New Zealand ✅ Be the caregiver of a cat 6+ months old ✅ Keep your cat indoors for 3 weeks ✅ Keep a diary of their behaviours for 4 weeks Register your interest in taking part here: https://lnkd.in/gs2EuRXG

Time is running out – have you nominated someone for Te Tohu Maimoa yet? 🌟 Nominations close on 18 October, just over a week away! This is your chance to recognise those who have made a difference for animal welfare in the past six months. Te Tohu Maimoa celebrates everyone who’s been working to improve animal lives – whether they’re new to the field or long-time advocates. Think of someone deserving in your community, whether they’re in animal shelters, veterinary clinics, government roles, or welfare initiatives. Don’t wait – nominate someone who’s making a positive impact on animals today! 👉 https://ow.ly/E5Vc50THj2v

🌟 CANZ is excited to attend Equifest this year! 🌟 We're on a mission to improve the welfare of horses in New Zealand, and positive identification is a key part of responsible ownership. At Equifest, we’ll be sharing how microchipping and registering your horse can provide peace of mind and help keep them safe as well as sharing more about our EQuiChip community events and other welfare initiatives. 🐴 📍 Where: Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre, Taupo 📅 When: 18 - 20 October 2024 Come by booth A5 to chat everything around horse welfare and responsible pet ownership. We look forward to seeing you there! #CompanionAnimalsNZ #Equifest

At Companion Animals New Zealand, we are proud to celebrate World Animal Day – a global event dedicated to elevating the status of animals and improving welfare standards worldwide. As a charitable organisation committed to the wellbeing of companion animals, we strive to ensure every pet receives the love, care, and respect they deserve. In our latest Annual Impact Report, you’ll discover how we’re making a meaningful difference in New Zealand by: ✨ Understanding animal behaviour to promote better pet-owner relationships ✨ Supporting desexing and microchipping initiatives ✨ Promoting responsible pet ownership and educating communities ✨ Working with policymakers to advocate for higher welfare standards ✨ Empowering pet owners with a reliable system for lifelong identification of their animals through the NZCAR This World Animal Day, join us in our mission to improve the lives of animals across New Zealand. Read the full article to learn more about how CANZ is making a difference! 👉https://ow.ly/j22z50TCBZU #WorldAnimalDay #CompanionAnimalsNZ

Today is World Animal Day! 🐈⬛🐴🐰 To help us celebrate, we asked you to share what “A good life for my animal means…” – and the response was great! From all types of pets, your love and dedication shine through in each submission. We’re thrilled to share the special video we created featuring your wonderful stories! 💖 Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us celebrate what a good life for animals looks like. Watch the video, tag an animal lover in the comments, and keep spreading the love for our amazing companions this World Animal Day. 🐾 #WorldAnimalDay #GoodLifeForAnimals #CompanionAnimalsNZ

As we wrap up Gifts in Wills Month, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who took a moment to learn about leaving a legacy of love for companion animals. 🌟🐾 Throughout September, we highlighted how a gift in your will can make a lasting impact on animal welfare, from supporting essential research to reuniting lost pets with their families through the NZCAR. We also shared our Annual Impact Report, celebrating the milestones your generosity has helped us achieve. 💙 A special thank you goes to Duncan Cotterill lawyers in Wellington for their generous $100 discount on will-making services for those referred by Companion Animals New Zealand. This wonderful offer has made it even easier for our supporters to plan for the future while helping us continue our mission. If you missed out this month, don’t worry—there’s always time to start planning your legacy. Learn more at https://ow.ly/h5eO50TyrAp.