Identifying optimal support for people and pets in Scotland

A recent research project that aimed to identify the challenges experienced by pet owners in Scotland

Welcome to our recent project - a collaborative study with the Scottish SPCA and Blue Cross, designed to understand the whole range of challenges that  pet owners experience. 

The study

Our online survey 'Supporting People & Pets in Scotland' took place between Tuesday 18th May and Tuesday 22nd June 2021.

The aims of the study were to identify:

• where support is most needed,

• the extent and types of challenges experienced,

• the impact of these challenges on owners and their families,

• which support/services have been accessed and if they were helpful,

• the type of support that pet owners feel would be most useful to them, and

• issues involved when deciding to give up a pet.

This was the information sheet for participants. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Janine: janine.muldoon@ed.ac.uk

Information for participants (388.86 KB PDF)

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For a copy of the report, please contact janine.muldoon@ed.ac.uk.

We have discussed the findings with the charities, who are implementing change in the support and services that they provide to pet owners in Scotland. 

Many thanks again to all those who took part in our survey.