Cut-price adoptions – 50% off for 3 weeks

SPCA Auckland is overflowing with animals so the organisation is cutting the cost of adopting a pet for life by a whopping 50% for 3 weeks from 2 to 22 April.

“We’ve simply run out of room for any more incoming animals. So it’s time to do everything we can to encourage prospective pet owners to adopt from the SPCA,” says Tracy Dunn, Animal Services Manager.

"If you’re looking for a pet, please consider rescuing an animal in need and giving them a home for life.”

The numbers of animals on the SPCA Auckland books right now are staggering, including 482 cats, 123 dogs, and 39 rabbits. Only a small percentage of these animals can be offered for adoption at any one time because there is only so much room in the SPCA Auckland adoption areas. The rest are fostered out to volunteers or await their turn in the holding areas.

“We’re at crisis point because we must be able to continue to rescue animals in need but we’ve nowhere to put them,” says Tracy. “We really need the public to help us out.”

When people adopt from the SPCA, they not only rescue an animal in need, but they also get a ‘ready-made pet’ that has been vet checked, de-sexed, micro-chipped, wormed, treated for fleas, and has had initial vaccinations.

“This means you get an awesome deal as these costs are already covered by the SPCA. It’s the most cost-effective way of getting a pet. If you got a kitten or puppy from a friend you would still have to pay for all these costs after you bring your pet home. And the money you pay us goes directly to saving other animals in need,” says Tracy.

“The school holidays are an excellent time to adopt an animal for your children because it gives them and the animal a chance to settle in before the new term starts.”

If you’re not able to adopt an animal but would still like to help out, then SPCA Auckland is also desperate for people to foster cats or kittens.

Animals available for adoption can be viewed at the SPCA Auckland Animal Village, 50 Westney Rd, Mangere between 8.30am and 4.00pm every day, or visit spca.org.nz/adoption/default.asp.

Note: CLOSED Easter Friday and Easter Sunday.

Some of the animals up for adoption right now

Lily – domestic medium hair cat, female, ginger and white, 7 years old
Lily was dumped outside our front reception in a carry cage with an envelope containing $100 and a note saying, “Lily, 7 years old, relocating can’t find a home.” She is a big, affectionate girl who would be best suited to a home with low to medium activity where she could be your only child.

Spencer – Pointer Cross, male, 5 years old
Abandoned by his owners, Spencer was rescued by his neighbours and brought to SPCA Auckland. He is an extremely sweet boy who loves being around people. He loves the park and beaches and would enjoy being included in your daily activities.

Kittens – lots of beautiful kittens of all colours and sizes
We’ve got more than 250 kittens at foster or in the SPCA looking for their new forever homes.

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