Some recent 2018 APWF successes for dogs and cats: IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS FOR SAVING LIVES - We determined the key factors that enabled RSPCA Queensland to reduce its killing of cats from 58% to 15% in five years: offsite adoptions, innovative advertising of adoption cats, foster carers and waiting 72 hours before sociability assessments. WORLD’S FIRST LOST CAT RESEARCH - We discovered where lost cats go and how to find them. This will help reunite many lost cats with their families. STRAY CAT RESEARCH - We determined that desexing then returning stray cats reduces urban stray cat numbers by 31% in just over two years. It is more effective – and humane - than typical council trapping programs where most of the cats are killed. WHY SOME POUNDS HAVE HIGH LIFE SAVING RATES AND OTHER DO NOT? - Our research found Victorian pounds kill between 0% to 40% of dogs and 7% - 98% of cats. Why such a difference? We found safer pounds reunite more animals with their families and have higher adoption rates using strategies such as partnering with rescue and foster groups. For more information about our research and advocacy work please contact us at info@petwelfare.org.au