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Why should I

adopt a pet?

You can meet and get to know your pet before you commit to purchase it. You will take home a new member of your family that will love you unconditionally, they always seems to know that you have been their saviour, and can repay you tenfold with their loyalty. 

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Adoption Fee For Cats

$ 50 - 300*
  • Microchipping
  • Desexing
  • Vet check
  • F3 vaccinated
  • Worming
  • Flea control
  • *Rare breeds are $350

What is included

In adoption fee for cats

We offer advice on taking home your new cat/kitten, as well as full money-back guarantee if your cat is not settling within the 14 days. Our prices are heavily subsidised as we pay for all the necessary health checks and occasional medical expenses – our vet bills are enormous! Sometimes the adoption fee only pays a small part of the animal’s vet bill. If you are in a position to donate we would be most appreciative, as 100% of our funding comes from the community, and the funds raised help us rescue animals and assist community members to re-home animals they can no longer care for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adoption Fee For Dogs

$ 240 - 450
  • Microchipping
  • Desexing
  • Vet Check
  • C5 vaccinated
  • Worming
  • Flea Control

What is included

In adoption fee for dogs

We offer advice on taking home your new puppy/dog, as well as full money-back guarantee if your dog is not settling within the 14 days. Our prices are heavily subsidised as we pay for all the necessary health checks and occasional medical expenses – our vet bills are enormous! Sometimes the adoption fee only pays a small part of the animal’s vet bill. If you are in a position to donate we would be most appreciative, as 100% of our funding comes from the community, and the funds raised help us rescue animals and assist community members to re-home animals they can no longer care for.

  • How do I adopt a pet?

    To adopt a pet from Friends of the Pound, the first step is to look on our website at our available pets. Call the phone number on the slide, either our Booth on 07 5524 8590, the Cat Co-ordinator on 0439 766 243 or the Dog Co-ordinator to see if the pet is still available. Prior to adoption, a questionnaire is completed – this will give guidance to the selection of the right pet. Once you qualify and a pet is chosen, it is then time to meet them! This could be at the Booth or a home visit to the foster carer’s home. If you are both a good match, the adoption process can begin! FoP offer a 14 day waiver – if the pet does not settle or is deemed unsuitable, we will give a full refund on the return of the animal. If within the 14 day period and after an independent vet check there is something medically wrong with your new pet, FoP will have the animal treated by one of our vets, at our expense.

  • Are there any adoption requirements?

    Please complete the questionnaire. If you are living in a rental situation, a letter from your landlord is a requirement, stating that you can have a pet. If you are a home owner, our requirement is to see your rates notice. All members of the household must be agreeable to a cat or dog coming into the household. Cats must be kept inside at least until after the cooling-off period.

  • How to avoid picking the wrong pet?

    Please complete the questionnaire. Discuss what you would like in a pet with the relevant co-ordinator. Spend time with the pet to see if there is a connection. Listen and follow the steps to introduce your new pet into it’s forever home. Alternatively, you can foster an animal, providing a loving home, secure fencing and a few hours of interaction each day. Firstly, you must become a member of Friends of the Pound. We can provide you with food and bedding, and we pay for all medical costs associated with the foster animal. We also provide you with support at any time you need, about any questions you may have. If you fall in love with your pet, you have the option of providing a forever home!

  • Vet Q&A: Are pets for adoption healthy?

    All pets are given a vet health check, and are microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea-controlled and and wormed. If a pet has an on-going condition that is not life-threatening but manageable, FoP will discuss the treatment/feeding. A waiver is offered to cover any condition that may have been missed if an independent health check is undertaken within the 14 day cooling-off period. There are some conditions that cannot be tested for, and older pets may have age-related conditions.

Meet our pets

Ready for adoption

Luna

Luna is a 6 year old desexed female Kelpie x Foxy.  She is affectionate, has lots of energy, and gets...

Maxwell

Maxwell

Maxwell is one of our many kittens looking for his forever home.  He is both dog and cat friendly and...

Hunny (Adopted)

Hunny (Adopted)

Hunny is a good natured dog, who loves playing with other dogs. Hunny is not interested in cats and would...

Coco

Coco

Coco is a 2 1/2 year old desexed female purebred American Staffy.  She has a lovely nature, is good with...

Piper

Piper

Piper is a 2 year old desexed female Staffy x. She is an easy going girl, good with dogs/cats/children and...

Angus (Adopted)

Angus (Adopted)

Angus is a shy boy. However, once he gains confidence, he will blossom. He loves a pat and returns affection...

Nova (Adopted)

Nova (Adopted)

This gorgeous girl is available for adoption with her bonded pair Narla. You can meet Nova and Nala at U1/29A...

Sahara (Adopted)

Sahara (Adopted)

SAHARA can be a little shy but she’s very affectionate and playful, it just takes a little while for her...

Rambo

Rambo

Rambo is the perfect companion cat, he is also this months hero, Rambo became a blood donor and saved a...

Barry

Barry, thru trust and kindness is now a different cat, he is a house cat, who likes to sit on...

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