Adopt a pet
If you are interested in adopting one of our pets please complete and submit one of the match adoption forms below and we will contact you to discuss suitable pets. Your answers will help us to match you up with the right pet for your circumstances. Our aim is to achieve a good match for both the adoptive family and the pet.
Note: We currently have no dogs available. Due to limited volunteer capacity, we are unable to respond to general dog adoption enquiries at this time.
General Information
Trial period
We offer a minimum 4 week trial period with all pets and will take pets back if not compatible.
Rental properties
Please be aware that many rental properties do not allow pets. Adopting a pet in these circumstances can not only jeopardise your lease and potentially make it more difficult for you to find future pet friendly rental accommodation, but it potentially jeopardises the future security of any pet you may adopt under these circumstances. We strongly recommend that for both the pet’s and your own sake that you do not adopt a pet if you do not have secure ‘pet friendly’ accommodation. We have seen too many of these pets surrendered, ending up once more on Death Row at the pound when their owner had to move.
Adoption Fees
Cats and kittens
Adoption fee is $200 for one cat ($150 for 2nd) which includes:
- Vet check
- 1st vaccination
- Micro-chipping
- De-sexing
- Flea/Worming treatment
- Additional $40 if FIV testing has been done
- Additional $58 if lifetime registered
Dogs and puppies
Adoption fee is $400 for one dog ($350 for 2nd) which includes:
- Vet check
- 1st vaccination
- Micro-chipping
- De-sexing
- Heartworm testing
- Flea/Worming treatment
- Lifetime council registration is included for adult dogs
- Life time council registration is not generally included for pups, and this remains the responsibility of the new owner.
Rabbits
Adoption fee is $150 which includes:
- Vet check
- 1st vaccination
- Micro-chipping
- De-sexing
- Flea/Worming treatment
Adopt your next pet from the pound, NOT a pet shop, & save a life
Who will save the Pound Dog?
The Pound Dog is on DEATH ROW in one of the council pounds.
He was thoughtlessly given as a Christmas present to a child who didn’t want him.