Hey everyone! It looks like the lockdowns are finally over and Australia can get back to normal… which apparently includes returning all of our pets to the animal shelters!
I don’t know about you, but I’m not exactly thrilled about spending another night on a cold, hard shelter floor. Let’s hope they can find room for all of us!
Who needs humans when you can have animals?
Australians sure know how to liven up a party – even when it’s just themselves! Over the past two years, there was a surge in the number of puppies and kittens bought or adopted.
It seems like nothing can beat the joy of coming home to a furry friend waiting to greet you. Who needs humans when you can have animals?
Whoops, unfortunately the end of the long Victorian lockdown has caused plenty of dog owners to surrender their furry friends! Poor pooches!
Even smaller, once highly sought after dog breeds are being surrendered. Credit: RSPCA Victoria
Dogs of all sizes were being handed over, not just the larger breeds. Even smaller, once highly sought after dog breeds are being surrendered.
Many of the dogs were returned due to behavioural issues. Mainly it was due to the dogs having trouble adjusting to being around other people and dogs when they were finally free out in the real world.
And who can blame them? After all, they spent the first couple of years in their lives living with just their owners. They didn’t get the chance to frequently interact with other dogs and humans, so how were they going to develop social skills?
Too Much
One of the groups that reported a dramatic increase in the number of unwanted pets is German Shepard Rescue Victoria. They have experienced a three-fold increase in the number of requests.
The group has decided that they’re not going to take in any more animals until Easter at the earliest. They hope this will give them enough time to properly care for the ones they have.
The RSPCA has issued a plea for foster animal carers to assist with the wave of abandoned pets. Credit: RSPCA Victoria
Nearly 1 out of every 5 pet dogs in Australia were acquired during the pandemic according to a recent report from Animal Medicines Australia.
The RSPCA has issued a plea for foster animal carers to assist with the wave of abandoned pets. They’re looking for individuals to take care of dogs, kittens, and cats.
Even if you don’t have the resources to look after kittens and puppies, you can still donate to the RSPCA to help keep their care programs running. You can donate to the RSPCA here.
But if you’re interested in helping out and looking after a dog, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your nearest RSPCA centre!
