About AnimalStats SA
South Africa's first centralised animal welfare data platform — turning isolated records into collective insight.
The Problem
Animal welfare organisations across South Africa work tirelessly to improve the lives of animals in need. Yet despite the dedication of these organisations and the public's growing concern for animal welfare, there has never been a centralised source of local data capable of accurately measuring and tracking the state of animal welfare nationwide.
Hundreds of organisations. Millions of animals. Zero centralised data.
The gap AnimalStats SA was created to fill.
Why Data Matters
Without data...
- Efforts guided by perception, not evidence
- True scale of issues impossible to measure
- Harder to identify trends and patterns
- Difficult to allocate resources effectively
- Advocacy lacks concrete evidence
With data...
- Better, evidence-based decision-making
- Stronger funding applications and proposals
- More effective programmes and interventions
- Clearer picture of where support is needed
- Measurable impact over time
Turning Data Into Insight
AnimalStats SA is South Africa's first centralised source of animal welfare data, bringing together metrics from organisations across the country.
Animal Intakes
Shelter admissions and intake tracking
Adoptions
Rehoming outcomes and success rates
Sterilisation
Programme reach and effectiveness
Welfare Cases
Cruelty investigations and interventions
Community
Outreach and support initiatives
The Bigger Picture
Behind every statistic is an animal, a person, a community, and an organisation working to create change. When these efforts are viewed collectively, they tell a story far bigger than any single organisation can tell alone.
AnimalStats SA exists to ensure that this story is not only told, but understood.
Who Benefits
Animal Welfare Organisations
Better reporting, benchmarking, and impact tracking to strengthen your mission and demonstrate value to funders.
Government & Policymakers
Evidence-based data for informed planning, policy development, and resource allocation across the sector.
Funders & Donors
Clearer understanding of sector-wide needs, outcomes, and where support can make the greatest difference.
The Public
Greater transparency into the challenges facing animal welfare and the progress being made across the country.
Methodology & Credibility
Origin
An initiative of Barking Mad in partnership with Battersea, developed to serve the animal welfare sector as a whole.
Data Collection
Data is contributed voluntarily by participating organisations and processed using standardised categories.
No Rankings
No organisation is ranked or scored. The platform is committed to transparency, accuracy, and responsible data management.
Growing Coverage
The completeness and representativeness of the data will continue to improve as participation grows.
Explore the Data
Discover trends, patterns, and insights from animal welfare organisations across South Africa.