NATIONAL Pet Day will be marked with a special day for potential adoptive parents.
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The initiative, led by PETstock’s charity foundation PETstock Assist, and its major charity partner, PetRescue, aims to raise awareness about pet adoption as part of their National Pet Adoption Day.
Gyton Grantley, host of Channel TEN’s Pooches at Play, has thrown his weight behind the national campaign that encourages Australians to adopt rather than shop for pets.
With more than 40 per cent of Australian households being pet owners, the campaign is to encourage households to consider pet adoption next time they bring an animal into their homes.
It’s a crucial time in pet adoption, Mr Grantley commented.
“The tide is turning when it comes to pet adoption thanks to the hard work of rescue organisations and the passionate people behind them,” he said.
“Increasing numbers of Australians are realising there are tens of thousands of homeless pets out there waiting for someone to love them, and they’re choosing to adopt.
“But there’s still a lot more work to do. I’m encouraging Warners Bay locals to attend National Pet Adoption Day at PETstock Warners Bay to learn more about local rescue pets and maybe even meet some beautiful pets up for adoption.
“We want even more people to take the next step by adopting a pet in need and if people are unable to have a pet in their life, then we urge them to educate others on the benefits of adoption and fostering.”
Every year, approximately 200,000 healthy pets find themselves homeless in Australia’s pounds and shelters – a statistic PETstock and PetRescue are determined to change.
PETstock chief executive officer, Shane Young, said if just one in five pet seekers chose to adopt a pet instead of shop, we could end pet homelessness in Australia.
On Sunday, February 4, PetRescue affiliated rescue groups will pay a visit to PETstock Warners Bay to help rescue pets find families that will love them forever.
To find out more about National Pet Adoption Day visit: petrescue.com.au/national-pet-adoption-day.