We are extremely pleased to present the 29th Companion Animals New Zealand Conference.
With more than two thirds of New Zealand households being home to one or more companion animals, a statistic that's mirrored across many countries around the world, promoting responsible companion animal guardianship is a priority.
This involves animal guardian (owner) commitment to ensuring the best quality of life for their animal(s) involving an understanding of their physical, behavioural and mental needs and being able to provide for them.
As sentient creatures - our pets feel emotions - both negative and positive. The quality of an animal's life can be judged according to the balance of these emotions, with more opportunity for experiencing positive emotions ensuring a Good Life.
In addition to being provided with a good quality of life, companion animals must remain accepted in society by being viewed as 'good animal citizens' - assets rather than liabilities. In our changing world, with changing societal values and expectations, animal guardians need to ensure their animals are well socialised, ethically and effectively trained, sustainably managed, and safe in their interactions with people, other animals and the environment.
This year's conference will consider how we can ensure a sustainable and humane future for companion animals in our society through consideration of how we manage their interactions with us, others and our fragile environment.
12th March 2024 at the Novotel Tainui Hotel, Hamilton
For more information and registration details, please visit our website.
Early Bird Conference Registration is open now through until 30th December 2023.
The Companion Animals New Zealand Committee would like to remind you to submit an abstract for the 2024 "A Changing World for Companion Animals' Conference.
Abstracts are invited for oral or poster presentations. Submissions and instructions can be found at our website on our abstract submission page.
Abstract Submission Close - 6.00pm Friday 1st December 2023