Understanding Animal Welfare Through Data
Every day, animal welfare organisations across South Africa rescue, rehabilitate, sterilise, feed, treat, and rehome animals in need. Until now, much of this work has been captured only through isolated reports, spreadsheets, and annual updates. For the first time, we are bringing this data together to create a clearer picture of animal welfare in South Africa.
Why the Numbers Count
Data helps transform individual efforts into collective insight. By bringing information together from organisations across South Africa, we can build a clearer picture of animal welfare, uncover trends, measure impact, and support more informed decision-making across the sector.
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Identify patterns across provinces and over time
Impact
Measure the collective difference being made
Decisions
Support evidence-based planning and policy
National Snapshot
Access insights into animal welfare across South Africa through interactive statistics, trends, and reports.
Impact
Impact on Shelters
See their work in context by comparing impact with provincial and national trends
Ready-to-use reports for funders, donors, and partners without extra admin
Spot patterns and gaps in services to focus on what animals need most
Simplify record-keeping — turn day-to-day data into organised, usable insights
Impact on the Sector
Government access to real-world data for informed policy and resource allocation
Funders see the bigger picture of need and impact across the sector
Public can make more informed decisions about where to direct support
A shared national dataset reflecting the collective effort for animal welfare
Why Organisations Participate
By contributing data, organisations help build a clearer understanding of animal welfare across South Africa. Together, we can identify trends, demonstrate impact, strengthen advocacy efforts, and create a stronger evidence base for funding and policy decisions.
We invite all animal welfare organisations to join us in building the first comprehensive picture of animal welfare in South Africa.
For Animal Welfare OrganisationsTelling the Story of Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is shaped by thousands of people working every day to make a difference. When their efforts are brought together, they reveal a story far bigger than any single organisation can tell.
AnimalStats SA exists to help tell that story.