RSPCA WA is urging potential pet owners to give permanent homes to their animals by drastically dropping their adoption fees this weekend.
The charity aims to re-home as many animals as possible from February 21 – 23, dropping adoption fees to $29 across the country.
RSPCA WA will close their animal shelter in Malaga from noon today to prepare for the weekend initiative, which will start at 10am tomorrow.
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READ NOWAnimals big and small will be waiting for a second chance at the Malaga animal shelter, including birds, rabbits, dogs and cats.
Four horses would also be available for adoption but eager owners will have to call the shelter to arrange a meet.
Executive manager of Animal Services Hannah Dreaver said giving a permanent home for these animals means RSPCA WA were able to take in more animals.
“Our aim this weekend is to find homes for every single animal in our care that’s ready for adoption,” she said.
Other organisations involved in the weekend-long fee drop will be Cat Haven and Greyhounds as Pets, who will have a stall on Saturday.
Ms Dreaver said some of these animals, including Prickles the six-year-old Bull Mastiff, have been waiting many months for a home.
“We really hope this will be her lucky weekend,” she said.
“We’re hoping this weekend will encourage people who have been thinking about bringing a new pet into their family, and have the means to care for them, to adopt.
“Even though the $29 adoption fee does not come close to covering the cost of treating and caring for the animals, you can’t put a price on finding forever homes for animals in need.”
Although adoption fees are reduced, normal adoption procedures will apply including one-on-one meetings with prospective adoptive parents.
According to RSPCA WA, the animals will have been already desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and undergone vet checks and behavioural assessments.
Potential pet owners are to bring photo ID, payment and proof they’re allowed to keep a pet if they are renting.
Animals up for adoption can be viewed here.