In a move to help animals find their ‘furever’ homes, a generous donor has partnered with RSPCA South Australia to cut adoption fees in half for a week. The promotion, starting Saturday and wrapping up next Friday, will see all adoption fees at the animal welfare organisation reduced by 50%, covered by the anonymous longtime supporter of RSPCA SA.
Billy Tubman, RSPCA SA’s Head of Animal Operations, highlighted the timeliness of this initiative. He assured that despite the reduced fees, the standard adoption protocols aimed at ensuring a good fit between the animals and their prospective new families will remain in place. “We’re hoping that people who may have been considering adding a new pet to their household will decide to put those thoughts into action,” Billy said. He encouraged potential adopters to visit the facility, meet the animals, and discuss their needs with the staff.
The promotion comes at a critical time for RSPCA SA, which currently cares for 535 animals. Significantly, 40% of these animals are housed at the organisation’s new animal care centre in O’Halloran Hill. A notable concern is the sharp increase in the number of dogs and puppies under their care, a situation exacerbated by recent seizures due to animal welfare concerns. “We always have to retain some capacity to accommodate these most-in-need animals coming in via our inspectorate,” explained Billy. He further stressed the urgency to rehome animals ready for adoption, to manage capacity and alleviate pressure on staff and volunteers.
One of the dogs seeking a new family is two-year-old Teddy (pictured below), a friendly Rhodesian Ridgeback cross found wandering in Crafers West on 4 August. Despite his appealing disposition, no one has claimed or shown interest in adopting Teddy.
RSPCA SA ensures that all animals up for adoption are desexed, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and microchipped. They also undergo thorough health and behavioural assessments. “The big difference when you adopt an animal from us compared to one you might adopt online, for example, is you find out exactly who you are adopting,” Billy said.
As an added incentive, each dog and cat adopted during this promotional week will go home with a free bag of Royal Canin dry pet food.
Those interested in making the most of this adoption drive and giving a pet a loving home can visit the RSPCA SA’s website at rspcasa.org.au/adopt for more details on available animals and adoption processes.
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