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The History of PAW

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The PAW Report is based on the 5 Welfare Needs of companion animals as detailed in the Animal Welfare Acts. Each year, respondents are surveyed about each of these 5 Welfare Needs, both their level of knowledge of each area and in direct relation to their pet.

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Full reports

2020 report

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2019 Report

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2018 report

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2017 report

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2016 report

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2015 report

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2014 report

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2013 report

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2012 report

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2011 report

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Mini reports

Our mini reports are summaries of the headline findings of the PAW Report.

2019 mini report

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2018 mini report

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2017 mini report

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Regional summaries

Our regional summaries break down the report so you can see the stats in your area.

London 2018

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Wales 2018

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Scotland 2018

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Northern Ireland 2018

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East of England 2018

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Midlands 2018

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North of England 2018

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South of England 2018

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ABOUT PDSA

Founded in 1917 by animal welfare pioneer, Maria Dickin CBE, PDSA is the UK’s leading veterinary charity. Operating through a UK-wide network of 48 Pet Hospitals, PDSA provides low cost and free veterinary care to the sick and injured pets of people in need and promotes responsible pet ownership

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