The RSPCA ACT will slash its pet adoption prices this weekend to get its animals into loving new homes, as its shelter is continuing to face a difficult year.
The shelter has been over capacity for the past year and a successful adoption push will free up space and resources to allow staff and volunteers to help more animals in need in the community.
The adoption drive will be held this Friday and Saturday (25-26 October), during which adoption fees will be $50 for adult dogs and cats while rabbits will be $20.
I looked it up and their normal charge for dogs is $395 while the normal charge for cats is $195 (rabbits normally $80). Pretty steep prices but I guess vaccinations (plus desexing if necessary) and housing/looking after the animals adds up quickly so they need to get enough back to keep operating.
Edit: Also still a lot less than what you see many dog breeders selling dogs for - I’ve looked occasionally and you see people wanting thousands of dollars for a puppy.
For sure cheaper than any breeder. I always recommend adopting regardless of the price. But yeah the prices for cats do seem quite steep over there! Great thing they’re lowering the costs to get these babies to their forever home 🥰🥰