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SEPTEMBER 2015 RESCUECATS E-MAGAZINE 3
As many of you will know, we have been promoting cats in • In Jan-Jun 2012 (the first year), we photographed
Blacktown Pound for the past 4 years - to adopters, rescue 219 cats and kittens. Of those, 46.5% were PTS;
groups, and potential fosterers. But our chief aim has been 25% went to rescue; and 28% were adopted.
to ensure that the greatest number of cats possible have an
opportunity to leave the pound. • In Jan-Jun 2013 we photographed 323 cats and
kittens. Of those 36.5% were PTS; 38% went to
Ideally that is because they are adopted from the pound rescue and 24.4% adopted.
(relieving small rescue groups from the heavy lifting).
• In Jan-Jun 2014 we photographed 380 cats and
So we thought you may be interested in a few statistics kittens. Of those 13% were PTS; 54.7% went to
from our past four years of activity, comparing the January - rescue and 30.5% adopted.
June period in each year.
• And this year, Jan-Jun 2015 we photographed
These stats will give you an idea about whether we are 388 cats and kittens. And of those, 12.4% were
achieving our goal (note that these are our statistics based PTS; 45.8% went to rescue; and 37% were
on photos taken). adopted.
“ In my view, that equals success. This is evidence that
low cost tools are available to effect change.”Elizabeth
NSW CAT & DOG EUTHENASIA STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014
Dogs - Pounds (incl RSPCA pounds): 7,244 dogs RSPCA shelters: 2,957 Total Euthanized:10,201
Cats - Pounds: 11,719 cats RSPCA shelters: 5,518 Total Euthanized:17,237
