By Brendan Rees
It was the paw-fect result Pearcedale’s RSPCA Animal Centre never expected.
A hundred and fifty-seven animals from the centre have found a new home thanks to the success of RSPCA’s ‘Clear the Shelter’ adoption promotion.
The RSPCA Peninsula store in Pearcedale recorded the highest number of animals rehomed in the state during the campaign, which ran from Friday February 23 to Sunday February 25.
All four-legged friends were up for grabs for $29, excluding horses and ponies at all RSPCA stores.
“This is a fantastic result and we are so grateful to the community for their incredible patience and support across the three-day promotion,” said RSPCA Peninsula Animal Care Supervisor Anand Shiva.
“In comparison, we adopted 23 animals over these three days last year, so being able to rehome 157 is absolutely phenomenal.”
Ms Shiva said it was clear that animal adoption was a priority for the community. “It’s great to see what can be achieved when we work together.”
Kittens proved the most popular with 69 adopted, followed by 66 cats, 12 dogs, nine rabbits and one fowl.
There are still sweet, affectionate animals available across Victoria, she said.
One is ‘Bentley’ – a one year old Staghound that is looking for a new home at the RSPCA Peninsula Centre.
RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker said the statistics were impressive, but it was the stories behind them that make them so meaningful.
“It is fantastic to see that more and more Victorians are choosing to adopt,” she said.
“We are extremely grateful to have the support of the Victoria community, and we are very thankful for the patience and tolerance that potential adopters displayed during the incredibly busy weekend.”
“Our team celebrates every successful adoption, so we are obviously thrilled that we have been able to rehome such a large number of animals.
A total of 634 animals were adopted across the state.
