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RSPCA Victoria: $0 Adoption Fees for Adult Cats (Normally $120); $30 for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs (Normally $68)

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RSPCA Victoria: $0 Adoption Fees for Adult Cats (Normally $120); $30 for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs (Normally $68)
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stampella on 13/01/2019 - 20:13 rspcavic.org (1295 clicks)

Surprised that nobody shared it yet. I mean…it's free! And this is OzBargain, land of the free (or cheap)!
RSPCA Victoria is running again their $0 fees for adult cat adoptions.
We found out that 4 months is the threshold to classify a cat "adult" for adoption, so no, this promo doesn't cover only older cats if you're worried about that.

All cats are desexed (so will not contribute to the stray cats issue and related threats to wildlife), vaccinated, health checked and are assessed as suitable for adoption. As far as I have seen/understood most are also litter trained, but litter training a cat is not a problem usually.

Of course each cat has its own personality and I strongly suggest you to think and pick carefully based on your needs/capabilities/circumstances.
While some might see the "window-shopping" as inopportune when adopting a pet, it is in my opinion way better to adopt a pet with a personality that well matches the family and residential situation than to end up surrendering it again shortly after (not nice for them, for you and for your family).

Keep in mind that, while the adoption is free, having a pet is not free and is a responsibility.
Check your council rules regarding pets and read up a bit on common diseases and approx recurrent expenses.

As per title, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs are discounted to $30.

If you are committed to get a pet, this is probably the best time to do so. Grab yourself your high-yield investment of cuddles and love (or scratches and "don't touch me, servant").

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  • jv on 13/01/2019 - 20:38
    +2

    Surprised that nobody shared it yet.

    Most people are over cats… Not many on youtube videos these days.

    • stampella on 13/01/2019 - 20:43
      +7

      Yeah, I agree.
      Was looking for a couple of angry drivers to adopt (one american, possibly armed redneck breed, and a purebred russian), but found no shelter for them.
      Sad, cause the council just redid the asphalt on a crossing nearby, their natural habitat :/

      • boretentsu on 14/01/2019 - 04:53

        Yeah and they were desexed too. What gives?

  • Harry Krishna on 13/01/2019 - 22:06
    +8

    true ozbargainers must bury compassion, the most expensive of emotions

    • thebargainhunter on 13/01/2019 - 23:29
      -8

      Get a rabbit. Tastier, bigger, and pairs well with both Grigio and Noir.
      Two great pet names, come to think of it. Almost as good as a friend of mine calling his chickens nuggets and colonel.

  • hgaoxhgaox on 13/01/2019 - 22:23

    offer with any expired date？

  • Peck on 14/01/2019 - 09:26
    +4

    Well done OP.
    Pets are a lifetime commitment though, and if you are not ready for that, as well as expensive vet bills, then DO NOT get one. They should be treated as part of the family. They are not 'disposable' if you decide that it is inconvenient or too much hassle.
    Before you get one, think hard about whether they will suit your lifestyle and plans for the future. EG. If you are away from home 12 hours per day for work, plus out on weekends, then what sort of life is that for them being alone? They need company and stimulation too. Sorry for the lecture.

    • RocketSwitch on 14/01/2019 - 09:50

      You're right, lecture is needed for some people.

      You won't know unless you get a pet, so the excitement for some, blinds their better judgement.

      • Peck on 14/01/2019 - 09:55
        +4

        Thanks - but I should also acknowledge that there are millions of responsible, loving, and unselfish pet owners too, and kudos to them!

  • [Deactivated] on 14/01/2019 - 11:17
    +2

    Pets sound more like an investment than a 'bargain'

    I love my pets some were 'free' however all are very expensive
    My Chickens eat more $ than eggs they give
    My Dogs eat more $ than a kardashian
    My Cat needs more attention than Trump

    however they are all wonderful to come home to, and much cheaper than the long term cost of a wife.

    • donotuse on 14/01/2019 - 12:37

      But your pets can’t give you babies.

      • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2019 - 20:10

        Babies, now talking expensive and loud

  • donotuse on 14/01/2019 - 12:35
    -4

    Great. Our lab needs some guinea pigs for some testing.

  • IPYF on 14/01/2019 - 13:14
    +3

    Might not be appreciated but when we were looking for our cat we were drawn in by the $0 adoption fee at RSPCA, but we found the promotion created a really distasteful vibe at the adoption centre. The Burwood facility was heaving with punters all vying to see the 'best' pets which created an air of competition. If you interviewed with a pet but weren't sure and wanted time to think, one of the groups behind you in the queue (there were up to 7-10 families waiting to see each cat) would surely be prepared to make a snap decision. The animals were mostly overwhelmed due to the sheer quantity of humans, and we didn't appreciate the feeling of being in a pressure cooker with such a big decision, so we ultimately got out of there.

    We had a far more relaxed and lower-stakes interview at Lort Smith the very next day with far less pressure and we found a pet who was a great fit for us. Their fee for an adult cat is always reasonable and their volunteers have enormous hearts. Couldn't recommend visiting them enough.

    This is a decision that'll last the animal a lifetime. You owe it to them not to 'impulse buy'.

    • stampella on 14/01/2019 - 18:24
      +2

      Totally agree. No "impulse buying".
      Luckily for us all the centers (we looked at 3 centers before making up our mind) we've been were quiet, but I can understand what you refer to.
      I would suggest to take it slowly and if it is impossible for whatever reason, walk away and move to the another center or get back at a different time. There are so many info to go through anyway regarding the personality and needs of the animal that an "impulse buy" will almost certainly ends up in stress and disappointment, for you and the animal.

      When we adopted our pet we spent over half an hour with him at the center to understand what his responses to the various interactions could be. This after shortlisting just a handful from the RSPCA Vic online database. Of course we were unable to foresee what would have happened outside of that enclosure and in our home, but we tried to remove most of the risk and uncertainty. It worked.

      I suppose that most of the "bad" adoptions are due to impulse decisions based on the look of the pet and with little regard to the personality, needs and long-term commitment.

      Considering the thousand+ clicks on this post I am afraid that I might have ruined the peacefulness of the process. But even a 1% of well-thought and long-lasting adoptions would mean that we made 10+ happy cat/owners.

  • Thaal Sinestro on 15/01/2019 - 04:05
    -4

    My family wants a savannah cat (they are the result of a domestic cat mating with a serval), but unfortunately the nanny state seems to have banned them.

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