And shelter staff are hoping to rehouse surrendered or lost animals, finding them loving homes.
Greater Shepparton City Council sustainable development director Geraldine Christou said adopting pets from the shelter was a rewarding experience for the community and the animals.
“With an increased number of cats and dogs at the animal shelter, we are encouraging individuals looking for a new pet to consider adoption,” she said.
“Our staff are working hard to find the right home for the right animal and want to ensure each animal’s new home is long-lasting and the right fit.”
Environment manager Sharon Terry said since the easing of restrictions, less people have had the desire to get new pets.
“I think across the board, we saw that people at the start of the pandemic, were adopting a lot of dogs, then everything went very quiet since the restrictions eased,” she said.
It was also cat breeding season, which had added to the influx of animals.
All animals are vet checked, desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and treated for worms and fleas.
Prices for dog adoption range from $100 to $465, depending on age, and cats are $100 to adopt and staff at the shelter are available to help residents.
Residents are invited to head along and visit the Shepparton Animal Shelter, on Wanganui Rd, Shepparton, to meet the animals available for adoption and to make an application.
“We look forward to connecting these rehomed pets with their forever families,” Ms Christou said.
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