Paws for Thought Survey It’s your caring support that makes our work possible, so please take a moment to be part of our 2023 Paws for Thought Survey. Your opinions and experiences matter, and we want to hear from you. This is an important time at RSPCA NSW, as we work to develop a new Strategic Plan that will guide our focus in the coming years. By sharing your feedback, and your connection to animals, you’ll help make an even greater positive impact for all creatures, great & small. Step 1 of 3 33% Animals and youName* First Last Email* We’re so grateful to have your support. Could you please tell us your first connection with the RSPCA? I adopted my pet/s from the RSPCA I wanted to help rescue and rehome animals into loving families I know or am someone who works or volunteers at the RSPCA Animals are important in my life, so I want to give back to those less fortunate We may have asked this in the past, but furry families change over time. Do you currently have any pets at home? Yes No Please list their names, species and breed (e.g. Fluffy -Dog -Staffy).In what ways have animals had an impact on your life? (Please tick all that apply) Select All I’m more connected with other people because of animals I’ve learned important values and lessons from my animals Animals help make me more active and get outdoors They give me love, joy and companionship There are many ways to protect animals from cruelty, but which area are you most passionate about? Rescuing animals from cruelty Prosecuting animal cruelty offenders Educating the community on responsible pet ownership Investing in prevention by increasing support for pet owners Reducing our impact on the planet and preserving our environment On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being very unimportant and 10 being very important, how important to you is the role RSPCA NSW plays in the community? 1 2 3 4 5 In your opinion, what do you believe is the best way to improve animal welfare in Australia? Making veterinary services more accessible and affordable Educating the next generation about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership Inspiring individuals to report animal cruelty Increasing funding for animal protection and prosecuting those who harm them Increasing our ability to respond to emergencies and natural disasters There are many wonderful ways to help animals and protect them from cruelty, but few make as big a difference as gifts left to the RSPCA in Wills. W ould you consider including a gift in your Will to help create a kinder world for animals in the future? Yes, RSPCA NSW is already included in my Will Although I haven’t done so yet, I intend to include RSPCA NSW in my Will I am considering leaving a gift in my Will for RSPCA NSW but would like more information No, I do not intend to include a charity in my Will Are we doing enough to show you the difference your donations make in the lives of animals? Yes, RSPCA is doing a great job showing the impact made from my donations I’m satisfied with RSPCA’s work, but I don’t feel like I see enough of how my donation helps No, I don’t think RSPCA is doing enough Some of our supporters like to be called by their first names when we write to them. Others prefer when we use a title like Mr, Mrs or Ms. For example, ‘Dear Margaret’ or ‘Dear Mrs Smith.’ What would you like us to call you when we next write to you?If you’ve had a personal experience with the RSPCA, or with the animals in your life that you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! (Please let us know below) The RSPCA is committed to handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You can read our Collection Notice here.
