Friends of the Pound offer subsidised desexing & microchipping.
De-sexing
Desexing is an effective strategy to prevent unwanted pregnancies. There is absolutely no benefit in letting females have one litter before they are desexed.
Costs
Dogs $200
Cats $150
The criteria is a Centrelink Blue Card or an income not exceeding $50,000 p.a.… Read the rest
Some of these ideas may be helpful if your dog suffers from separation anxiety. One frequently experienced problem with rescue dogs is anxiety when left alone. This anxiety can take the form of barking, howling, loss of bowel control, chewing, or a mixture of all four.… Read the rest
Bringing them home for the first time
The very first rule – start as you wish to continue! Having a little puppy sleeping on/in your bed may be OK, but a full grown dog can be a very different matter! You may discover on bringing home your new dog that they need to be reassured and gain your trust.… Read the rest
Bringing them home for the first time
At first your new cat/kitten will be timid as it needs time to settle in. Adult cats may hide until they feel secure and not eat, do not worry as they will come out and socialise and start eating in a few days.… Read the rest
