RSPCA Pet Adoption Centre
Dogs and cats available for adoption can be viewed at www.adoptapet.com.au but please read the important info below.
If you have carefully thought about purchasing an animal, consider adopting from the RSPCA. By adopting a pet from the Shelter, you will be giving an animal in need a second chance at life.
At the Shelter, we receive lost, abandoned, stray and injured animals every single day. If we are unable to find the owners, the animal will go through a thorough vet assessment and temperament test. These assessments determine whether the animal is suitable for adoption. Once an animal passes this criteria, it is then placed in our adoption area and ready to go to a new home.
The RSPCA believes that pets are for life and therefore we are looking for permanent, responsible homes for the animals at our Shelter. Last year, the RSPCA cared for thousands of animals who were dumped by their owners after the novelty of caring for a pet wore off. The RSPCA asks that you carefully consider the commitment needed before purchasing an animal to help reduce the number of those that are dumped. Owning a pet involves a lifetime commitment. Please contemplate the time and money required to adequately care for it as well as the affection, attention, daily feeding, grooming, exercise and regular visits to the vet that will be required.
When visiting the Shelter to select a pet, approach an RSPCA Staff member to discuss what kind of pet will be best suited to your lifestyle. Our friendly staff have expert knowledge and experience when it comes to the animals and will gladly offer their assistance to ensure that you take home your ideal companion.
There are always animals of all shapes, ages and sizes to choose from, but if you aren't successful in finding a furry friend during your first visit, please keep trying.
While most of the animals that are available for adoption from the RSPCA Animal Shelter are cats and dogs, every now and again we do need to find homes for other types of animals including birds, rabbits, chickens, ferrets, sheep etc. Please contact the Shelter for more details.
Adoption Fee
A small fee is charged for all animals adopted from the RSPCA Shelter. While this fee covers some of the costs involved in preparing the animal for adoption, it does not actually meet all of our expenses.
Cats and dogs adopted from the RSPCA Shelter are desexed before going to a new home to prevent unwanted litters that occur through irresponsible breeding.
Dogs and cats are microchipped, which is a safe and permanent method of identifying your animal. The RSPCA also encourages people to ensure that their pets are wearing a collar with identification tag with name and contact phone number.
The adoption fee for dogs and cats includes:
Cats
Adults from $90
Kittens from $110
Senior (over 5 years) $80
Dogs
Puppies from $270
Adults from $210
Senior (over 7 years) $150
Rabbits (vaccinated and desexed)
Males: $65.00
Females: $65.00
Contact Details
Animals can be viewed at our adoption centre between 10am – 5pm weekdays and 10am – 2pm weekends and public holidays. Please note that the Shelter is closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
RSPCA Animal Shelter
25 Meyer Road
Lonsdale
Ph: (08) 8382 0888
Email: rspcasheltersa@adam.com.au
