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RESEARCH Chapter 2: Research

Research Poster

DATA VISUALISATION IRISH HOUSEHOLD PET OWNERSHIP 20% 28% Anti-Breeding Companionship 17.5% 31.3% Saving Lives 26.3% MOTIVATIONS The main motivations to pet adoption include companionship and wanting to save a life. Advanced Behaviour Bond with Pet JENNIFER MOONEY
How can we enhance pet adoption experiences by integrating educational resources,
promoting community engagement, and delivering effective training solutions to

address behavioural challenges faced by adopted pets?
WHERE PETS COME FROM Breeders 51% Family/Friends 17% 51% IRISH PEOPLE 81% OWN DOGS Family Addition 25% Women 80% Complete Training Begin Training SOLUTION

Rescues
Understanding Factors Influencing
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Men 20% PARTICIPANTS (39) The majority of participants were married women, aged between 18-24 and 55-64. Download App
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Roughly 15,000 dogs and a significant ISPCA Reports number of cats are surrendered each year. We saw a rise in pet adoptions during the pandemic, but many pets were returned to shelters post-Covid. ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANISATION STATISTICS 4165 2307 5045 4000 2000 0 Over 495,000 dogs exist in Ireland, with reports of at least 3,200 dogs in shelters (2024). Family Dynamics 37.9% Behavioural Issues 33.3% BARRIERS The main barriers to pet adoption SURVEY INSIGHTS include family dynamics and behavioural issues. PROCESS Adopt Dog
Pet Adoption In Ireland

PROBLEM STATEMENT KEY RESEARCH FINDING COVID-19 Pandemic Stray Dogs �2021 2022� Entered Shelters �2022 2023� SURVEY INSIGHTS Adoption Costs 13.6% Health Issues 15.2% USER JOURNEY Rescue Shelter