Campbelltown City Council will continue to offer low rates for pet adoption for some of its rescued animals to maintain its high levels of rehoming.
In an effort to reduce the euthanasia rates, Council implemented a 50 per cent adoption fee reduction for animals considered as difficult to rehome for the past six months.
During this trial period the number of animals euthanased was reduced from 12 per cent to 2.5 per cent of dogs and 38.9 per cent to 3.7 per cent of cats.
“Reducing the fees has had a remarkable impact on our ability to rehome pets that are being cared for at our facility,” Mayor George Brticevic said.
“Ultimately we want to rehome all of the pets that are suitable companion animals and have zero euthanasia if at all possible,” Cr Brticevic said.
“We will continue to proactively work with the community to ensure pets are kept responsibly so that they are healthy and safe,” he said.
At its meeting last night, Council resolved to reduce its fees for all animal adoption and offer 50 per cent discount for animals that are identified as being difficult to rehome due to age, behavioural problems or being held in the shelter for a long time.
The fees will go on public exhibition and include the proposed new cost of cats of $170 (currently $240) and $320 for dogs (currently $360). Animals considered difficult to rehome would be 50 per cent of this rate.
Council’s animal care facility is at 2 Rose Street, Campbelltown and is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm each Saturday.
View cats and dogs for sale at www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/animalsforsale
