Pawsitive Change: Giving Impounded Dogs a Voice​

Every year, thousands of dogs end up in pounds across Aotearoa. Their stories often go untold, and their fates remain unclear. It’s time for change. It’s time for transparency. It’s time for Pawsitive Change.

 

Our Mission

We’re on a mission to improve the lives of impounded dogs! Our goal? To ensure every dog gets a fair chance at a happy life.
 

The Problem

Currently, there’s a lack of clear, standardised reporting on what happens to dogs in pounds. This leaves us in the dark!
Without this information, it’s challenging to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
 

Our Solution

Reporting that shows the number of dogs entering pounds and of that, how many are:
  1. Reunited with guardians
  2. Adopted
  3. Fostered
  4. Euthanised
  5. And, each outcome should be clearly explained.
This transparency will help the government, agencies, advocates and the community understand how pounds operate and the challenges faced. By providing accurate data and information, we can aim to see enhancements across the following areas:
  1. Increase support for dogs in pounds and initiatives to mitigate dogs ending up there (such as funding).
  2. Reunite more dogs with their guardians (such as creating payment options and increased contact methods).
  3. Prevent unfair judgments of dogs in stressful situations (such as reviewing temperament testing and increasing foster program support).
  4. Ensure that euthanasia is a last resort and performed humanely.
 

How You Can Help

  1. Sign our community petition calling for transparent reporting in dog pounds.
  2. Share this campaign on social media!
  3. Donate: Help us bring awareness to this campaign. We need advertising to ensure everyone in Aotearoa gets behind this and helps man’s best friend. 
 

Our Action PlanS

  1. Short-term: Encourage councils to adopt regular, standardised, transparent reporting.
  2. Long-term: Push for changes to the Dog Control Act 1996 to make these reporting practices mandatory nationwide.
  3. Ongoing: Use new data to advocate for broader improvements in dog welfare.
 

Why This Matters

Accurate reporting is the first step towards real change. It provides the evidence we need to:
 
  • Understand the challenges faced by dog pounds
  • Develop data-driven solutions
  • Focus on preventing dogs from ending up in pounds in the first place
  • Ensure better outcomes for every impounded dog
 
Together, we can create a Pawsitive Change for dogs in need. Sign our community petition today.

Achieve Pawsitive Change

Sign the petition and show that you stand against high kill rates in the pound. The Petition will be used by AJP when working with MP's and those in the industry to influence change to the Dog Control Act 1996

Share the Campaign – Spread the word on social media to raise awareness and encourage others to join the cause.
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