# Understanding organisation evidence

> A useful directory must be honest about what is known and what has not been checked.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/directory-methodology/ · Updated 19 September 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/metode-direktori/
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## Information, not a rating

Initial profiles are compiled from official organisation websites. An official-source label means the information is attributable to its publisher; it does not mean an independent audit, legal verification or guaranteed emergency response.

We separate identity, legal status, contacts, services, activity reporting, financial reporting and audit evidence. An organisation can have evidence for one dimension while another remains unchecked.

## Compare with context

Compare service areas and types of work before making contact. Rescue or sterilisation totals are meaningful only with a reporting period and counting method. Unpublished data is not evidence of poor work.

Use official channels to confirm capacity, hours, location and the animals a service can accept. This site does not confirm live service availability.

## Keep exploring

- [Find organisations](https://panduanhewan.org/en/organisations/)
- [submit](https://panduanhewan.org/en/submit-organisation/)
- [compare](https://panduanhewan.org/en/compare/)

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Cite: PanduanHewan. (2026). Understanding organisation evidence. PanduanHewan.org. https://panduanhewan.org/en/directory-methodology/