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Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia Pty Ltd

The Petcare Information and Advisory Service Australia Pty Ltd (PIAS) was established in 1966 as an autonomous, non-commercial organisation committed to promoting socially responsible pet ownership.

• Funding is provided by Mars Petcare as a community service and PIAS has as its charter:
• To educate owners on the responsibilities of pet ownership.
• To undertake original research on the relationship between man and companion animals.
• To ensure accurate and reliable information is available to all interested parties on pet related issues.
• To encourage pet ownership in balance with society's needs, and help owners enjoy their pets.
• To provide information on and encourage the correct care of pets.

Petcare has commissioned a number of original research projects which examine aspects of the relationship between companion animals and society.

• Health Cost Savings: The Impact Of Pets On Australian Health Budgets
• National People and Pets Survey
• What Australians Think About Their Pets
• Do Pet Owners Enjoy Better Health? - Results from the German Socio-Economic Panel
• The Metropolitan Domestic Cat - A survey of the population characteristics and hunting behaviour of the domestic cat in Australia.
• Public Open Space and Dogs - A design and management guide for open space professionals and Local Government

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