CANZ Publications

Animal Imagery Guidelines

We have created document to guide the design work for Companion Animals New Zealand. It is used internally, but we encourage all organisations to be responsible in the depiction of companion animals in publications.

Because we promote A Good Life for companion animals, we do not support imagery which normalises unwanted behaviours (human or animal) or unwanted physical characteristics.

Download here: Animal Imagery Guidelines PDF

companion animals in New zealand reports

Every 4-5 years, CANZ surveys New Zealanders about their pets to better understand the companion animal population, gain insight into the human-animal relationship, and understand ownership trends such as desexing, microchipping, sourcing of animals and much more. The results are compiled as the Companion Animals in New Zealand report.

• Companion Animals in New Zealand 2020

• Companion Animals in New Zealand 2016

• Companion Animals in New Zealand 2011

Scientific journal articles

• Forrest, R., Awawdeh, L., Esam, F., Pearson, M., & Waran, N. (2022). Potential owner-related risk factors that may contribute to obesity in companion dogs in Aotearoa New Zealand. Animals, 12(3), 267.

• Sayers, J., Forrest, R., & Pearson, M. (2022). Furry Families: Ethical entanglements through more-than-human domestic dramas. Sociological Research Online.

• Esam, F., Forrest, R., & Waran, N. (2021). Locking down the Impact of New Zealand’s COVID-19 Alert Level Changes on Pets. Animals, 11(3), 758.

• Forrest, R., Awawdeh, L., Esam, F., Pearson, M., & Waran, N. (2021). The Diets of Companion Cats in Aotearoa New Zealand: Identification of Obesity Risk Factors. Animals, 11(10), 2881.

• Gates, M. C., Walker, J., Zito, S., & Dale, A. (2019). A survey of opinions towards dog and cat management policy issues in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 67(6), 315-322.

• Gates, M. C., Walker, J., Zito, S., & Dale, A. (2019). Cross-sectional survey of pet ownership, veterinary service utilisation, and pet-related expenditures in New Zealand. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 67(6), 306-314.

• Skyner, L. J., Cameron, K. E., Dale, A., & Walker, J. K. (2020). The Need for a National Accreditation Programme for Professionals Working in the Field of Animal Training and Behavioural Modification in New Zealand. Animals, 10(7), 1111.

other publications

• PUPPY SOCIALISATION BROCHURE

  • This document helps dog guardians understand how to balance vaccination guidelines and puppy socialisation advice.

• Animal Microchip Implantation Best Practice Guide

  • This document describes the reasons for, legislation associated with, and method of animal microchip implantation. This document is a good general guide for those wishing to learn more about microchip implantation, as well as serving as a reference for those becoming CANZ-certified microchip implanters.

• FURRY WHANAU WELLBEING REPORT 2019

  • The 2018-2019 Furry Whanau Wellbeing project sought to explore the attitudes of guardians towards their companion animals and their understanding of companion animal welfare needs. This report outlines the results of this project, including attitudes towards euthanasia, feeding practices, financial costs of pet care and much more.

• national cat management strategy group (ncmsg) report 2020

  • The NCMSG recognises the intrinsic value of cats as complex and sentient beings, their value as a companion animal in New Zealand, and their value to communities, and New Zealand society. The NCMSG also recognises the importance of balancing the needs of cats, cat owners, and cat carers with the potential negative impacts of cats on communities, other species, and ecosystems. This report outlines recommendations and supporting evidence to achieve humane management of cats in New Zealand to protect both cat welfare and our unique environment.