Eight Victorian animal shelters, including the Bendigo Animal Relief Centre (BARC) have joined forces for Mission Adoptable - a three-day adoption drive this weekend (February 21, 22 and 23) to find animals their forever homes.
With adoption fees reduced to $50 for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, and $20 for small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs, the participating shelters hope plenty of Victorians find their new furry friend.
BARC Operations Manager Fra Atyeo said BARC is very pleased to participate in Mission Adoptable.
"While adoption fees have been reduced, our adoption process will remain the same, and BARC will assist adoptive families to choose the right pet for them," Ms Atyeo said.
"All pets available for adoption from BARC have had a veterinarian conduct a health check and have had their behaviour assessed so we can match them to the best type of home possible. All cats and dogs are desexed, vaccinated, and microchipped, saving new owners hundreds of dollars.
"There are some shelters across Victoria that are experiencing an increase in shelter numbers due to various reasons, including the current financial situation many families are experiencing.
"Owning a pet has many health benefits as pet owners experience lower stress levels, lower incidents of depression, and lead healthier lifestyles and the reduced adoption fees through the Mission Adoptable campaign will help make healthy desexed pets available to more people."
The Mission Adoptable adoption rates are only valid at the following participating shelters:
- Bendigo Animal Relief Centre
- RSPCA Victoria (Burwood and Pearcedale)
- The Lost Dogs' Home
- Shepparton Animal Shelter
- Australian Animal Protection Society
- Animal Aid
- Geelong Animal Welfare Society
- Wat Djerring Animal Facility
