*Councils are responsible for the management of stray companion animals. RSPCA NSW operates animal management facility contracts for some councils, and council animals are included in the figures.Â
Australia's financial year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the stated year; for example, financial year 2021 starts on July 1, 2020 and ends on June 30, 2021.
Values have been rounded.
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Reasons for euthanasia of dogs by the RSPCA Australia FY 2024, by state or territory
Across Australia in financial year 2024, the most common reason for euthanizing a dog was for behavioral reasons, with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in New South Wales and Queensland euthanizing *** and *** dogs respectively for this reason.
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Australia). (December 19, 2024). Breakdown of reasons for euthanasia of dogs by the RSPCA in Australia in financial year 2024, by state or territory (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1301943/breakdown-reasons-for-euthanasia-dogs-by-rspca-australia-by-state/
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Australia). "Breakdown of reasons for euthanasia of dogs by the RSPCA in Australia in financial year 2024, by state or territory (in 1,000s)." Chart. December 19, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1301943/breakdown-reasons-for-euthanasia-dogs-by-rspca-australia-by-state/
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