As reports rise of people surrendering their pets due to cost-of-living pressures, the Petstock Foundation gladly announce the success of National Pet Adoption Month.
Petstock Foundation reports that over 950 pets were able to find their forever homes due to the NPAM initiative.
With over 9,300 pets available to adopt and foster, Petstock Foundation holds the NPAM initiative annually to support rescue pets, have communities around Australia open their hearts to pets in need, and bring pets and people together.
‘Each year, we’re inspired by the generosity of Australians who take action during National Pet Adoption Month to find a pet in need of love,’ says Jessica Curtis, Petstock Foundation Strategic Manager. ‘Pets provide us with companionship, emotional support and are seen as family.’
Petstock Foundation report that of the 961 pets adopted, 823 were cats, 19 were dogs, 42 were rabbits, 39 were guinea pigs, and 5 were birds. Across New South Wales, 109 pets were adopted and united with their forever families. Over the 10 years Petstock Foundation have held the NPAM initative, almost 41,000 rescue pets in Australia and New Zealand have been homed.
‘Even if you weren’t able to adopt or foster during March, we still encourage those looking for a pet to reach out to their local Petstock store or rescue group,’ says Jessica Curtis. ‘Donate to the Petstock Foundation to support rescue groups across Australia.’
There are a number of Petstock locations across the local communities in the North Shore and Northern Beaches. These include Mount Colah, Belrose, Artarmon, Balgowlah, Mona Vale, Macquarie, and Dural.
Thousands of animals, many given up for reasons that are not their fault, are waiting in shelters, at rescue groups, pounds, and vets for their new family.
For more information, visit www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation