The shelters have joined forces with RSPCA Victoria for ‘Mission Adoptable’, a three-day adoption drive that’s set to find nearly 600 animals their forever homes.
You’ll have the pick of the litter with adoption fees reduced to $50 for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, and $20 for small pets including rabbits and guinea pigs.
RSPCA Victoria head of operations Tanya Drakopoulos said pressure had continued to mount on the state’s animal shelters in recent years.
“Between increasing operational costs, the cost-of-living crisis and fewer reclaims of lost pets, many Victorian animal shelters are finding themselves at capacity more often than not,” she said.
“When our shelters are full, it puts a strain on our staff and volunteers, as they have less time to dedicate to each animal.”
Ms Drakopoulos said there was a high number of animals in shelters that weren’t quite ready for adoption, with the adoption blitz set to make room for more animals in need.
“As part of Mission Adoptable, we have animals of different ages and sizes ready and waiting, with shelter teams available to ensure each one is the perfect match for your home,” she said.
Shepparton Animal Shelter is one of the nine shelters participating, as well as Bendigo Animal Relief Centre, Australian Animal Protection Society, RSPCA Victoria (Burwood and Pearcedale), The Lost Dogs’ Home, Animal Aid, Greyhound Adoption Program, Geelong Animal Welfare Society and Wat Djerring Animal Facility.
While adoption fees are slashed, normal adoption procedures haven’t, with each shelter’s adoption process still applying to ensure all pets go to their forever home with the right family.
All animals available are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Find your purr-fect match at the Shepparton Animal Shelter and other participating shelters from Friday, February 21 until Sunday, February 23.
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