City of Mount Gambier has signed a second partnership agreement to rehome unclaimed stray dogs following the mandatory 72 hour holding period under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.
The latest partnership agreement with Dusty Paws Dog Rescue outlines that Council will transfer ownership of an unclaimed dog to the not-for-profit service, with a foster home situated locally to care for and rehome dogs who are not reunited with their owner.
"Having multiple agreements in place is important so we can effectively manage the capacity for fostering and rehoming services in the event that an organisation does not have capacity or a suitable foster carer for a dog that requires rehoming," City of Mount Gambier CEO Sarah Philpott said.
Prior to transfer of ownership, Council will ensure that the dog has been microchipped, has received a veterinary health check and an initial vaccination.
"Council will arrange a behaviour assessment by a dog trainer if it is required. Council will also pay a once-off fee to the service as a contribution to the expenses associated with rehoming that animal."
'Jinny', a black, tan and white New Zealand Huntaway was found unregistered and without a microchip on Sunset Drive in Mount Gambier last month. She was the first dog to be transferred to a Dusty Paws carer in Penola for fostering and rehoming.
Jinny has come such a long way in less than a month and is now a happy and confident dog, knowing that humans are fun and safe to be around. She is making plenty of furry friends in her foster home and is now up for adoption. - Crystal Pike of Dusty Paws Rescue.
If you are interested in adopting Jinny, visit: http://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/view/66003
Dusty Paws foster carers provide a safe and secure temporary home until a foster dog finds their forever home.
"Carers provide basic training for their foster dog in addition to socialisation and meet and greets with potential owners," Ms Pike said.
Dusty Paws Dog Rescue will be recruiting for additional foster homes in the area soon. Please visit https://www.dustypawsdogrescue.com/
