Thursday, January 24, 2013

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Cairns RSPCA overwhelmed with dumped pets after holidays

THE RSPCA is struggling to cope with a flood of discarded pets
 
 
Cairns RSPCA manager Yoni Rankin told the Cairns Post that many people say they are moving house and they can no longer take their pet.
 
Christmas is always challenging time for shelters like the RSPCA and YAPS, with many pets being given as unwanted gifts, or people wanting to get rid of pets because they are going on holidays or moving home.
 
Its a reminder that pet ownership is a big responsibility.
While charities like the RSPCA are great as a safety net for dumped pets, they shouldn't be thought of as just providing a community service. If too many pets are dumped, shelters are forced to turn away or euthanase pets.

Thinking about adopting a pet?

Pets from shelters often need extra care.  The right information can help you settle them in to a new life. Learn about adopting a pet.

To find more about adopting a pet from the Cairns RSPCA or YAPS shelters, visit adoptapet.com.au or yaps.org.au
 
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Read Cairns Vet pet advice and Pet news At Cairnsvet.com.au.
 

Senior pet care tips

If you've got on older pet, you know how special they are to you.
Looking after older pets takes more TLC when when they are young and healthy. They start getting lumps and bumps, feeling stiff in the morning, and sometimes losing their eyesight and hearing. Getting old is no fun!
Find out what you can do to look after your older pets with our Senior pet care tips.