Pet owners returning to the office in the post-covid environment, access to housing and the ever-increasing cost of living are some of the reasons the Shelter is seeing more pooches than usual offered up for adoption or dumped on the streets.
The Shelter is at capacity and caring for four times the number of animals than this time last year.
Canterbury Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek urged the community to help clear the Shelter ahead of winter.
“If you do have room for one more in your family, please consider paying our Animal Shelter a visit,” Mayor El-Hayek said.
One of the pooches in desperate need of a new home, one-year-old ‘Coco’, has been residing at the Shelter since December last year.
The American Staffordshire was picked up by Council Officers in Bass Hill after being abandoned by its owner.
‘Coco’ is a loveable, active and playful girl, who would be perfect for any family who loves being outdoors and going on adventures.
Mayor El-Hayek said the council had limited funds to care for the sudden surge in rescue animals, and called on the State Government for funding to take the pressure off local councils.
The Animal Shelter will continue to care for all animals until they are adopted.
This month only, the Shelter is offering a special adoption fee of $49 for all pets, which covers desexing, microchipping, vaccination and lifetime registration, as well as flea and worming treatment.
If you’re interested in adopting, call 0437 637 849 or visit cbcity.nsw.gov.au.
The shelter is at 651 Bringelly Road, Rossmore.
