Socio-Economic Factors in Companion Animal Relinquishment on the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Socio-Economic Factors in Companion Animal Relinquishment on the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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DOI：
10.1163/15685306-12341473
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发表时间：
2020-12-01
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0.8
通讯作者：
Taylor, Clark Scott
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作者：
Carter, Jennifer;Taylor, Clark Scott
迫切需要通过了解照料者的社会经济状况来降低伴侣动物的投降率。本研究对117名离职者进行了问卷调查和13次访谈。采访了放弃者和工作人员在阳光海岸动物避难所协会和阳光海岸动物磅。大多数被放弃的伴侣动物都是从窝里出来的，大约有一半被绝育和植入微型芯片。看护人的生活状况是放弃的一个关键原因。人类需要了解伴侣物种的时间和空间需求，这些需求如何随时间变化，以及人类与伴侣动物之间的关系。在社会经济危机时期，除了规范的繁殖和方便的绝育外，收容所工作人员和其他组织还可以提供更有针对性的解决方案，特别是临时护理。从根本上说，个人需要严格审查他们对照顾的承诺，但解决方案也是结构性的，应该根据不同地区的基本社会经济地理情况量身定制。
There is a critical need to reduce the surrender rates of companion animals by understanding the socio-economic circumstances of caretakers. This research analyzed questionnaires with 117 relinquishers and 13 interviews. Interviews were conducted with relinquishers and staff at Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Society and Sunshine Coast Animal Pound. Most companion animals relinquished were from litters and around half were de-sexed and micro-chipped. A caretaker's living situation was a critical reason for relinquishment. Humans need to understand the time and space needs of companion species, how these might change with time, and the relationality between humans and companion animals. Alongside regulated breeding and accessible sterilization, shelter staff and other organizations might offer more tailored solutions, especially temporary care, during times of socio-economic crisis. Fundamentally, individuals need to critically examine their commitment to caretaking, but solutions are also structural and should be tailored to the underpinning socio-economic geography of different regions.