The South African Companion Animal Council

South Africans love to own pets. We are one of the top ten countries in the world when it comes to dog ownership. Unfortunately, we rank quite poorly when it comes to the level of care our pets receive. The South African Companion Animal Council is the only non-profit organisation that has, as its core function, the promotion of socially Responsible Pet Ownership (RPO). A socially responsible pet owner is so much more than someone who merely owns or even cares for an animal. Responsible pet owners act pro-actively to ensure that their pets are happy and healthy, are a pleasure to their owners and to others and do not inconvenience those that live around them. The S.A.C.A.C. has made a list of the basic requirements of RPO, that is, The Ten Points of Responsible Pet Ownership. We believe if these simple steps are applied by all pet owners or those thinking about getting a pet, that the well-being of companion animals and the people of South Africa will be improved. Awareness and Education are the key to increasing levels of RPO in South Africa and the South African Companion Animal Council strives to lead the way in getting the message of RPO and its many benefits out to pet owners and non-pet owners alike.