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The Petcare Information and Advisory Service believes that the more than two thirds of Australian households which own a pet derive significant benefits from that ownership, and that their needs and the needs of the whole community are best served by ongoing information and education services. Petcare has many publications which are relative to urban animal management. To obtain hard copies of our publications contact Petcare Information and Advisory Service

 

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Internationally regarded town planner, Virginia Jackson, delivers a set of contemporary housing design guidelines that considers the valuable role that companion animals play in our domestic lives.

pitc small logoPrepared by PIAS to assist people residing in higher density living to enjoy the many benefits offered by pets

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.


 

The Dogs'n'Kids Program promotes responsible dog ownership, dog bite prevention and appropriate pet selection. This program has been available since 1999 and was revised in 2002 and again in 2009. The information kit includes a booklet and poster for health professionals plus a brochure for parents. The brochures are also available in five community languages (Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic and Turkish).  The 2009 project also includes the reviewed targeted languages other than English to ensure promotion of information to new and emerging communities.

Dogs 'n' Kids Resource Kit

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Dogs 'n' Kids Brochure

English - Arabic - Chinese - Italian - Turkish - Vietnamese

 

Dogs 'n' Kids Poster

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A guide to integrating domestic pets into new residential developments

 

 


 

A 1994 study that examines the role that pets, particularly dogs and cats, play in Australian society.

 

 

 


 

A design and management guide for open space professionals and local government

 

 

 

 


 

Held at Deakin University in 2007 - an explanation of how we might restore community connections, reduce physical inactivity and improve wellbeing through simple means: planning for people, pets, and public open space.


 

A 1992 study of our attitudes to cat and dog ownership:

- Motivations and Benefits Of Ownership

- The Personal, familial and Social Context

 


 

This report confirms the increasing levels of responsibility demonstrated by pet owners over a decade - data on how  Australians select, manage and care for their dogs and cats as well as the impact companion animals have on society.