ORGANISATIONS WE WORK WITH

Recognising the many and varied roles pets can play in our life, the PFMA works with voluntary organisations, charities and associations.

Together they help encourage responsible ownership and promote animal welfare to allow everyone to benefit from animals in our society.

Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)
SCAS is a registered charity which was formed by health professionals, social workers and veterinary surgeons in 1979. It is dedicated to increasing our knowledge and understanding of the relationship between humans and companion animals, and to improving the quality of life of people and pets by encouraging responsible attitudes.

The latest SCAS research has looked at the positive impact pet ownership can have on the elderly. The human-animal bond can be extremely significant for older people.

Despite these proven benefits older people entering sheltered accommodation and residential housing can find it difficult to keep their pet as a result of fragile and inconsistent policy. SCAS is currently addressing this issue and is gathering crucial evidence to influence policy makers.

PFMA is proud to be supporting SCAS with their continued work in this area.

Pet Health Council (PHC)
The Pet Health Council was formed over 25 years ago with the aim of promoting the health and welfare of pet animals in the interests of both pets and people. The PHC is made up of a number of human health and veterinary organisations from a number of organisations including the PFMA. The PHC offers information and advice to the public and professionals on all aspects of pet care and responsible pet ownership. The PHC developed Petsercise an initiative to encourage the nation to improve the fitness of themselves and their pets as a response to growing concerns over human and pet obesity.

National Pet Month
National Pet Month is an annual event organised to encourage community projects to promote the relationship of pets and people and the principles of responsible pet ownership. It offers a fun and exciting opportunity for participants of all ages to show their relationship with many kinds of pets through an array of national and local events.

PFMA is proud to be a trustee of National Pet Month.

Pet Advisory Committee (PAC)
The PFMA has endorsed the work of the Pet Advisory Committee since its inception in 1974. PAC comprises the major animal welfare, veterinary and local government organisations. Its remit is to examine the role of companion animals in society and to make recommendations to central and local government as to how pets can best fit into the environment, in the interests of the animal, its owner and the wider community.

In conjunction with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, PAC provides local government and community groups with a variety of information leaflets and advice as well as updates on the Committee's activities. Important issues for the PAC include the Animal Welfare Bill, Dog Registration, the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), and other consolidated dog legislation.