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[VIC] Adopt a Kitten $100, Cat $25, Puppy $200, Dog $100 @ The Lost Dogs' Home

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[VIC] Adopt a Kitten $100, Cat $25, Puppy $200, Dog $100 @ The Lost Dogs' Home
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save50 on 04/01/2023 - 16:02 facebook.com (15163 clicks)
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As we step into 2023, we have more than 1100 animals in our care with numbers rising every day.
That’s why, from this morning, we have launched our critical Clear the Shelters Summer Adoption Drive.
We have reduced all adoption fees for animals listed on our website as follows:
Dogs: $100
Puppies: $200
Cats: $25
Kittens: $100
These are just some of our special pets you will find at our North Melbourne and Cranbourne shelters during opening hours.
Please note, all normal screening processes for adopting a pet applies during this time and our priority always remains to match our animals with their perfect human.

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  • CoreJava on 04/01/2023 - 16:54

    Why they are different prices, that is ageism….

    • DevonBlaze on 04/01/2023 - 17:06
      +7

      Supply and demand. Plus kittens turn into cats and not the other way around

  • frogduck on 04/01/2023 - 16:58
    +5

    Great initiative! I've adopted 2 cats but people also need to understand that the rental crisis has forced some people's hands at surrendering their beloved pets, so best not to assume everyone just gave up the pets selfishly.

    • Slut on 04/01/2023 - 17:12

      hm

    • cookie2 on 04/01/2023 - 20:36
      +2

      This is really true. I've been searching for months but as much as i love large dogs, we don't want to commit 15yrs to a large breed and then be in a house that won't suit. Lots of different situations result in animals being abandoned. But I do hate it when I see dogs abandoned after only a short time or once someone has a baby.

      • Michaelclarke86 on 05/01/2023 - 10:26
        +1

        If you want a large breed but one that is suitable in almost all environments get a Greyhound. They are perfect pets for your situation. I have two and I adore them. They require very little exercise and don't need lots of space. I live on 1600sqm and my hounds only go into the back yard to defecate and sook if I leave them out there.

        • cookie2 on 05/01/2023 - 13:09

          Thankyou for the suggestion. We have started looking at greyhounds recently. My only concern is how they are with other animals. In particular a bunny.

          • Michaelclarke86 on 06/01/2023 - 08:58

            @cookie2: I think it will be difficult to find one that is acceptable around a rabbit. They do exist (our girl is ok around cats), but I think the majority will have the usual prey drive that will likely end in a deconstructed bunny. It is worth checking with the adoption agency as they may have some cat-friendly hounds. (I recommend Gumtree Greys and Amazing Greys).

  • mwblink86 on 04/01/2023 - 17:01
    +1

    We just lost our 2 cats over the last two years at 16 and 20, don’t know if mum will let me get another one. Our 4 dogs might not like a new cat as well, but I’d love to adopt more lol

    • Cherry12 on 04/01/2023 - 21:38

      If the dogs were already living with a cat it should be OK. Maybe get a cat that has lived with dogs.

    • saveye on 05/01/2023 - 09:30

      Sounds like you already have a full house :)

  • morediscount on 04/01/2023 - 17:03
    +1

    how much does it cost to take care of a dog per year?

    • Yorkshire-Man on 04/01/2023 - 17:17
      +2

      We have a cavoodle. He eats about $2 a day plus vet costs. Vets are typically cheap with young dogs & rocket as they get older

    • annyfication on 04/01/2023 - 17:19
      +4

      my 20kg dog costs me maybe 5k per year to feed, but i feed her premium, organic, free-range protein, etc etc. you obviously dont need to do that - go to petbarn and get ivory coat which would cost around ~$3 per day

      i have insurance for her too ($2.6k pa) because she's a breed that's prone to illness, so you can pick a breed that's very healthy, e.g. greyhounds are one of the healthiest breeds. also this is optional but i rather pay for insurance than be caught out with vet bills due to accidents or illness.

      my vet bills, prior to insurance is maybe a couple of hundred just for vaccinations. if something happens and the dog gets sick, the vet bills hurt more than insurance.

      if i didnt have a dog, id be richer by maybe 10k per year, but i'm certainly a lot happier with a dog.

      • illogicalerror on 05/01/2023 - 13:10

        Geezus, your dog sounds like he eats better than my kids.

    • CuriousKate on 04/01/2023 - 21:43
      +1

      I wrote this article - firstly in 2017 and updated it 2021. (I WAS going to say last year!) haha

      https://www.baysidedogownersgroup.com.au/post/2017/11/01/the…

      I figured it is a bare minimum of $4000 per year.

  • Homr on 04/01/2023 - 17:45
    +1

    Wow, how could someone abandon a Husky?

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=561923739306020&set=…

    • Savealopoulos on 04/01/2023 - 18:54
      +1

      May have neurological or behavioural issues.

    • razgrizhan on 04/01/2023 - 19:49
      -1

      too much drama probably lol drama queen dogs

    • saveye on 05/01/2023 - 09:31

      Huskys and other animals which are bred to work get abandoned with a greater frequency, people can't keep up with them, and they start acting up. They need proper training and someone active to take care of them.

    • reactor-au on 06/01/2023 - 08:03

      My sister had a husky, my friend had 3 huskys, my colleague had 2. I can safely say I will never ever get a husky. They are super challenging, literally they seem to challenge people for alpha position or something.

      • Homr on 06/01/2023 - 09:31

        oh no, what do Husky do that makes it challenging??

        • reactor-au on 06/01/2023 - 09:34

          They challenge authority, simple as that, I think it's because they are still very much pack animals

  • solacens on 04/01/2023 - 17:52
    +1

    Certainly wanna adopt one. But not in a good situation if someone is still with TR.

    • capslock janitor on 04/01/2023 - 17:56

      tr ?

    • DontNeedThis on 04/01/2023 - 18:11
      +3

      Unless you're certain that you have a pathway to PR (and want PR), don't do it.

      • solacens on 04/01/2023 - 20:56

        Indeed. Cost of me getting a pet back to HK is costy in case there is accident. And IMHO HK is a place of having torturing limited space for pets…

        • DontNeedThis on 04/01/2023 - 21:19

          Yeah, pets almost certainly get traumatised during international flights.

  • Jetstream on 04/01/2023 - 18:13
    +7

    Cheap puss-ay

  • AMLagonda on 04/01/2023 - 18:37
    +6

    Strange how rescue dogs all are similar breeds….

    And yes I have had a rescue dog and he lived for 14 years and was very loved but I don't want another one again

    • wouldyou on 04/01/2023 - 22:05
      +2

      Was thinking the same thing, wonder why lol might have something to do with the type of owners

      • doheedo on 05/01/2023 - 09:09

        They've been selectively bred over many generations to be aggressive to other dogs. Most owners aren't prepared to deal with that.

        • wouldyou on 05/01/2023 - 09:15
          +1

          Most people just shouldn’t have dogs, if they’re not prepared to put in the work, simple.

    • loinbread on 05/01/2023 - 11:34
      +1

      Staffies are lovely but I'm sure lots of people pick up the breed without realising that they're knee-high rockets of energy and destruction.

      • illogicalerror on 05/01/2023 - 13:12

        lol… and jealous, and aggressive to other dogs, and escape artists…

        My staffy is 12 now and I am super thankful he is getting old. More drama with him than the 4 other dogs I have owned in my life put together.

  • Wildesy on 04/01/2023 - 18:42
    +2

    1100 animals but only 24 dogs and 48 cats listed as available for adoption on the website?

    • freefall101 on 04/01/2023 - 19:35
      +2

      It's meant to just give you an idea. When I adopted my cat there were people in there asking to see such and such an animal, but it's actually a bad idea to adopt based on picture alone, instead they want people to come in and actually look/learn about the animal. This time of year they move through so fast I imagine it's hard for them to keep up too, by the looks of the number of old cats they're probably the hardest ones to get adopted.

      • cookie2 on 04/01/2023 - 20:30

        Really? I've been searching these adoption sites for months trying to find an animal that suits our household now and over the next 15 years and have been finding so few that I'm looking at buying again.

        • cute as duck on 05/01/2023 - 12:31
          +4

          They don't have the resources to be able to list every single animal - even less time to describe their personality and temperaments. This is the peak period for people to surrender animals.

          Just get out to the adoption centre, and see which furry creature you fall in love with.

  • DaiShan on 04/01/2023 - 18:47
    +1

    My goodness I can't look at the pictures on their facebook - heartbreaking stuff - these poor creatures just held in cages. Hope they can find a good home. Will be looking to adopt an elder cat to keep my cat company in the near future hopefully.

  • Savealopoulos on 04/01/2023 - 18:53
    +1

    Such a bargain for a friend for life.

  • Mortgagetightass on 04/01/2023 - 18:55
    +17

    we've had our rescue cat Chester for 9 months now. Was abused by his previous owners and had burnt off whiskers and a broken foot

    He's settled in well with my fiance, if you can't tell 😅

    • noscopedJFK on 04/01/2023 - 19:14
      +2

      Lovely - good on you

    • Cherry12 on 04/01/2023 - 21:43

      So cute and friendly!

    • brotherfranciz on 05/01/2023 - 01:08
      +2

      Your fiance looks cute and fluffy. Where's the cat though?

  • Polska Kielbasa on 04/01/2023 - 18:56
    +6

    If life wasn't so expensive right now, I'd be so happy to adopt one of those lovely senior cats.

    • Cherry12 on 04/01/2023 - 21:48

      A kitten or young cat is less expensive, just need the vet once a year for check up and yearly vaccinations.

      My older cat was more expensive since she needed prescription dry and wet food plus lots of vet bills.

      • kehuehue on 05/01/2023 - 09:32

        just need the vet once a year for check up and yearly vaccinations.

        how much does that end up costing?

        is there a law to have a check up done yearly or just a preventative checkup on the owners part?

        • cute as duck on 05/01/2023 - 12:34
          +2

          If you care for your furry animal you will do the annual checkup and get them vaccinated which in turn may save you a lot more in the long-term.

          About $100-$150 or so for checkup and vaccinations depending on where you go.

    • kiriakoz on 04/01/2023 - 23:25
      +1

      Nothing wrong with that decision, it shows you've thought before buying one. Hope life gets cheaper.

    • tdw on 05/01/2023 - 15:38
      +2

      if you have a spare room, you can apply to be a foster carer for shelter cats. rescue groups usually pay for most or all of the food, bedding, toys etc. except for the kitty litter which you supply. so you get the benefit of the cat's company while helping the cat.

  • Jake17 on 04/01/2023 - 19:54
    +2

    I adopted the prettiest kitty from there in june of 2020. I was hesitant to adopt again because my last kitty died from a illness and i was heartbroken. Then my mum showed me a photo of her and she looked very sad, the description said her owner passed on and that she didnt get along with other cats. My heart melted and i had to meet her. She hit it off with me right away and i adopted her (obviously) she is now a very clingy old girl. But i love her. Should always look at the senior's also. They are othen looked over because of their age

  • Pub Envelope on 04/01/2023 - 20:05
    +6

    We have recently adopted two kittens within the last 3 months. Poor things were found living in the streets. Now they are an integral part of the family. They are awesome, sleep most of the day and keep to themselves. They don't mind coming up for a cuddle now that they've warmed up to us. I've always been a dog person but I don't have a big enough yard.

  • cookie2 on 04/01/2023 - 20:41
    +5

    Increased cost of living would be impacting this too.

  • Cluster on 05/01/2023 - 00:20
    +2

    Cats know when they've been rescued. Go to a shelter and walk around, and pick the cat clawing at the cage to get to you. It will love you intensely.

    • CalmLemons on 05/01/2023 - 00:24
      +1

      Is this a real thing?

      Really want a medium dog but hard to get a proper fence installed. Might settle for a cat.

      • [Deactivated] on 05/01/2023 - 02:47
        -1

        Is this a real thing?

        Of course not. Every animal I've ever seen clawing at a cage… wanted out of the cage. I've caught neighbourhood animals in cage traps and they too claw at the wire. As do feral cats, rodents, etc. It doesn't mean they want to be hugged, become our fourth child to receive our surname and be our heir. Gee people say the dumbest things and attribute human behaviour to animals whose real concerns are what they had yesterday - not restricted in a small cage - and a full stomach whenever they want it, instead of given only the minimum when someone with a yearly budget in mind decides.

        It also assumes no "good/loving" cat/animal gets tired, lies down to rest after clawing the cage for the last 12 people who didn't know "the selection code," that the "best" cat is always sitting upright, ready, waiting, thinking about it's new owner walking in so they can start clawing at the cage like a cunning child in an orphanage - because all cats know owners are supposed to know clawing at a cage means… pfft… what a load of complete nonsense! And it discounts all the other animals taken home whose owners now say are great pets too, that didn't claw at the cage.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/01/2023 - 02:15
    -3

    [Sigh] They whine about owners who dump their animal upon realising it's not all rainbows and sparkles… yet they continue contributing to pet dumping by employing emotional fantasy terms like "adopt" (which only encourages "muh fweelings" which is emotional - the direct opposite of the logical thought, commitment, self-evaluation, planning, regular effort, etc required to be a responsible pet owner.

    • loinbread on 05/01/2023 - 11:35
      +2

      What's a better term?

      • [Deactivated] on 07/01/2023 - 18:27
        -2

        "Own."

  • Some Human on 05/01/2023 - 08:42
    +11

    I'd love to see this deal cancelled due to out of stock.

  • UserNotaBotIPromise on 05/01/2023 - 12:24
    +2

    It is always upsetting when people buy dogs from breeders. There is a huge surplus of animals that need a home and unfortunately, many of them get put down. Plus, breeders can treat these animals badly, let alone the the potential health hazards of selective breading

    • capslock janitor on 05/01/2023 - 16:30

      perhaps panko-breading them is the way 🥪

  • LKJ899 on 05/01/2023 - 16:16
    +1

    People need to stop abandoning pets!

  • Hugh G Rection on 05/01/2023 - 18:51

    how much is shipping?

    how much do i have to spend to get free shipping?

  • Andrew007 on 06/01/2023 - 12:43

    Is there a similar place in Sydney? I was in one place years ago and they have a long waiting list for people to adopt lol

  • pdtmathieson on 07/01/2023 - 08:58
    +1

    This place and most others also has plenty of kittens (and probably all animals) that need fostering. The kittens need a foster until they're old enough to be de-sexed, when they can be adopted.

    We fostered four kittens before we adopted our fifth. For us it was making sure our older cat got on OK with them and they were compatible with the rest of our chaos. I can highly recommend doing this as a way to find the right pet, as it's a guilt free way you can give them back if it doesn't work out for you or that particular cat. Even if you never end up adopting one, you've helped out the system.

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