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[NSW] Free Dog Adoptions (Was $500) @ RSPCA NSW

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[NSW] Free Dog Adoptions (Was $500) @ RSPCA NSW
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gamma032 on 30/08/2024 - 22:00 rspcansw.org.au (5189 clicks)
Last edited 17/09/2024 - 23:04 by 1 other user

We’re excited to celebrate International Dog Day in a very special way this year. Thanks to the incredible generosity of a loyal RSPCA NSW dog-loving donor, adoption fees for dogs and puppies will be waived from 29 August to 22 September. During this period, you can welcome a new furry family member for $0* and give them the caring home they deserve.

In addition, to help you and your new friend settle in smoothly, each adoption will go home with a care package from our generous friends and Partners, which contains:

  • An RSPCA veterinary care voucher**
  • One month of Advocate Flea and Worming Treatment from Elanco**
  • An enrichment toy from our friends at Kong Company.
  • Canine food from Royal Canin, our National Nutritional Partner
  • A surprise gift of either, a dog toy from Kazoo Pet Co, a stylish lead from Dogue or a collapsible water bowl from Pablo and Co.

Terms & Conditions
*Offer valid only at RSPCA NSW shelters and adoption centres. Adoptions through BARC, Central Coast are via appointment only. Normal adoption procedures apply. This ensures each animal is matched with the perfect forever home. This adoption promotion is NOT valid at Petbarn stores or RSPCA NSW Branches.

The waived adoption costs are available from Thursday August 29th to Sunday September 15th only and there are no rainchecks. RSPCA NSW cannot put a hold on our animals, as this could prevent them from going to their forever homes sooner. Unfortunately, we are unable to extend the discounted adoption price outside of the set dates listed above.

**RSPCA NSW recommends the ongoing use of Bravecto Flea & Tick Protection.

Note:Offer valid only at RSPCA NSW shelters and adoption centres.

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Comments

  • Lucille Bluth on 30/08/2024 - 22:01
    +12

    Love this, thanks for sharing. 🐕

  • GreyChris on 30/08/2024 - 22:29
    +10

    Pets are the best! Great company.
    I hope people realise that there are often significant ongoing costs, it's not just a one off deal. Some dogs being rehomed can also require a bit of patience. Mine wasn't toilet trained in any way originally however they are the best now. If you can afford to insure your pets it can be helpful too. It is expensive however without pet insurance it can be a lot more expensive if health issues are there and less chance of having awkward conversations about a person life over an expensive pet bill. I do understand this is a luxury. If you have a bit of time, money and a place in your heart please do it!

      • Lizard Spock on 30/08/2024 - 22:45
        +1

        Remember, people, baby turtles and alligators may seem like a good idea as pets, but they grow up!

        • jv on 30/08/2024 - 22:47
          -6

          Kinkajous can also be a bit aggressive.

          • Lizard Spock on 30/08/2024 - 22:47
            +1

            @jv: Let's not pick on minorities jv

    • corky on 31/08/2024 - 00:33
      +7

      Vet costs are crippling. Have just lost my sweet girl and cost a lot which i could ill afford. The food is the cheapest part. Pity there wasn't an umbrella organisation where vets could volunteer for free occasionally

      • GreyChris on 31/08/2024 - 08:21
        +2

        Yeah absolutely. Unexpected vet costs can be crippling. We have a great vet who is very conservative - they only do things that are necessary and reasonably priced. Good to look around.

      • mecind on 31/08/2024 - 10:40

        If the rspca only charge 10% then greedy vet bills will go down.

  • 0806449 on 30/08/2024 - 22:34
    +14

    Without clicking, its likely Staffy central

    • Dauphin on 30/08/2024 - 22:42
      +6

      That’s because it’s the post-Covid 3-4 year olds being given up as owners are hit with cost of maintaining and supporting their dogs.

      It’s why we need to ban all puppy farms and compulsory de-sexing for non-registered breeders

      • jv on 30/08/2024 - 23:42
        -7

        It’s why we need to ban all puppy farms

        Aren't they already banned?

      • tunzafun001 on 31/08/2024 - 00:09
        +1

        "compulsory de-sexing" also for those dumping their pets..

    • brotherfranciz on 30/08/2024 - 22:47
      +1

      Cattle dogs and Kelpies actually.

      • pegaxs on 30/08/2024 - 23:44
        +6

        Kelpies is sad. I have had two in my life and both were part time working dogs and they were both trained and every day I had them at the park to work them to no energy left.

        It really pisses me off when I see people with working dogs and with no time to train them or exercise them. They get bored super easy and are smart enough to get into a lot of mischief… Working dogs need lots of space and I see them in my area in tiny back yards that are all dug up.

        Senior working dogs are the best though. Once they are too old for that running around shit, they make great pets and are very intelligent. It’s a shame that everyone wants “puppies” though.

        • closed on 31/08/2024 - 06:22

          Old dogs are the best, I had a English Staffy that got to almost 17yrs old.

    • coffeeinmyveins on 31/08/2024 - 00:03
      +5

      Staffy or "12 year old dog with one eye and cannot be in a home with children or anyone under the age of 50 or anyone who wears cologne".

      People love to say "adopt don't shop" and get on their high horse about it, but at the end of the day people have a lifestyle and want an animal that fits it.

      If I could I'd adopt all these dogs, they're lovely, but I can't realistically have a 50kg dog that no-one else wants because it eats so much etc.

      • Kangarookiddd on 31/08/2024 - 13:18
        +2

        I have adopted dogs, it was not very hard to train them and they are great dogs

        I dont think you are speaking from experience

        Some of my friends have 'pure line' dogs from breeders and they actually have way more health isssues

        • coffeeinmyveins on 02/09/2024 - 09:16

          Some of my friends have 'pure line' dogs from breeders and they actually have way more health isssues

          I never mentioned "pure line" dogs, but if we're going there, I know dozens of people with them as well and not a single one have issues.

          I have adopted dogs, it was not very hard to train them and they are great dogs

          Never said anything about them not being trainable.

          Did you even read my post?

          • Kangarookiddd on 02/09/2024 - 10:42
            -2

            @coffeeinmyveins: Yeah and i cant find any 12 year old dogs with one eye

            • coffeeinmyveins on 02/09/2024 - 10:55

              @Kangarookiddd: Most dogs up for adoption have requirements like "can't be with children", "can't be left alone" or "are 12 years old"

              My hypothetical was an exaggeration to showcase that, but whatever.

              The reality is that people can do whatever they want and i'm not sure what you're trying to rebut

              • Kangarookiddd on 02/09/2024 - 13:58

                @coffeeinmyveins: Im rebutting all the misconceptions you are reinforcing when you obviously have no actual experience

                First being old dogs, sounds like you have never been to the pound, they always have puppys up for adoption not just old dogs

                Second being that you need small dogs to be around children, big dogs are generally way more patient with kids knowing that they can just walk away from conflict , all the dogs i know that attack my friends kids are small dogs, friends big dogs literally let their kids pull their tails and hang off their loose skin with our nipping them ever

                Its probably just you and me reading this thread now, but atleast maybe you will open your mind and stop spreading misinformation about this subject

                Only thing I agree with is do what ever you want, just make sure you spend time training and excercising your pup, especially if you live in a small apartment with kids

    • noobshoes on 31/08/2024 - 05:47

      Luckily they are great!

  • RenVilo on 30/08/2024 - 22:38

    Wish this was for VIC as well.

  • CyberMurning on 30/08/2024 - 22:54

    Usually no small dogs under 4kgs…

  • Cevolution on 30/08/2024 - 22:58
    +3

    What is there to choose from? Staffy, staffy, staffy, cavoodle, staffy, staffy, pugalier, rottweiler, staffy, labrador, staffie…

    • Lucille Bluth on 30/08/2024 - 23:21
      +5

      What is there to choose from? Staffy, staffy, staffy

      They only have 19 Staffys to choose from.

      Nothing wrong with them in any case. All dogs deserve a good home.

      People need to stop being picky for designer dog breeds, especially more so when it's a free adoption with a free care package included.

      • Cevolution on 30/08/2024 - 23:46
        +2

        I didn’t say that there is anything wrong with Staffies. I currently work for a council, and I was merely meaning that Staffies are the most reported breed for the majority of dog related issues in the LGA, and that they are the breed that’s abandoned the most by owners, and our holding facilities generally have a higher percentage of Staffies in them than any other breed of dog.

        • tunzafun001 on 31/08/2024 - 00:04
          +3

          Funny enough I couldn't find a rescue staffy (SA) when I was looking 20 years ago. Ended up finding a freebie staffy x in the paper … went on to be by my side (literally) for 17 years. Great dogs.

          • closed on 31/08/2024 - 06:30
            +3

            @tunzafun001: Exact same problem, couldn't easily find rescue Staffy's about 20yrs ago. I am in Melb and ended up getting a 7yr old rescue from Sydney and paid someone to transport her down here. She was such a good dog the transport guy, who had a ute full of dogs, wanted to keep her, then the VET nurse I went to also wanted to keep her. Was a few months short of 17yrs old when she passed and was never a problem.

            It's sad to see the shelters full of these dogs. Many laws need to change around pet ownership and breeding to fix it.

      • coffeeinmyveins on 31/08/2024 - 00:04
        +2

        People need to stop being picky for designer dog breeds, especially more so when it's a free adoption with a free care package included.

        It's almost like people who live in tiny apartments can't have a massive dog

        • Lucille Bluth on 31/08/2024 - 00:12
          -1

          It's almost like people who live in tiny apartments can't have a massive dog

          • Not all designer dogs are small.
          • A staffy isn't a massive dog.

          But valid point about tiny apartments.

          I personally wouldn't keep a dog in a small apartment regardless of breed or size. I would consider what is best for an animal in the context of my living situation even if it means a dog isn't adopted, or worse, put down. Probably also a reason why so many dogs end up being abandoned.

          But that's besides the point, not everyone else thinks the same way.

      • watwatwat on 31/08/2024 - 01:15
        +5

        All dogs deserve a good home.

        Well, no. Pitbulls should be eradicated from the Earth and all put down. It is very sadistic that these are allowed in our society when they should be quarantined as if they someone infected by a zombie contagion.

        I don't know about RSCPA but in USA, many rescue centres will give cute names to pitbulls and take cute photos so the dogs are adopted. Then they proceed to kill and or seriously maim the new owners and/or community members in the vicinity.

        • Lucille Bluth on 31/08/2024 - 07:22
          +1

          Well, no. Pitbulls should be eradicated from the Earth and all put down

          I agree with that, but I doubt they will be available at RSPCA adoption centres. Is it likely to be worth something on the black market?

        • coffeeinmyveins on 02/09/2024 - 09:18
          +1

          Well, no. Pitbulls should be eradicated from the Earth and all put down

          BuT It'S tHe OwnEr NoT ThE DoG

          I love this argument. Funny how it's never a cavoodle in the news having eaten a child or ripped someones face off, isn't it.

          It's always the "loving family pet that wouldn't hurt a fly".

          Uhuh

      • ganchan on 31/08/2024 - 08:58
        -1

        If you search for Staffordshire Bull terriers and American Staffordshire Bull terriers, you'll see there are A LOT MORE of these bloodsport dogs available.
        Free adoption, just make sure your toddler wears a helmet around the dog at all times, eh.

        • Lucille Bluth on 31/08/2024 - 09:00
          -1

          If you search for Staffordshire Bull terriers and American Staffordshire Bull terriers, you'll see there are A LOT MORE of these bloodsport dogs available

          I counted exactly 19 Staffys. There is nothing wrong with Staffys. They are not pitbulls.

          • ganchan on 31/08/2024 - 09:03
            +1

            @Lucille Bluth: Oh please.

            We all know they're "diet pitbulls", they're overrepresented in dog attack stats (publicly available from the NSW Office of Local Govt) - these violent breeds have shelters full of them for a reason.

            These dogs were selectively bred for fighting in pits for over a century.

            If you want to give the "nanny dog" falsehood a twirl, it's not going to work.

            • Lucille Bluth on 31/08/2024 - 09:06

              @ganchan: So why aren't staffies then banned? Seems like according to you there are clear stats that would support this move.

              Last year they were the third most popular breed in the Australia based on The Australian National Kennel Council registration figures. There is no scientific evidence that suggests the breed is any more dangerous than any other type of dog.

              ..

              Out of the popular breeds, only Australian cattle dogs (382 attacks from 50,000 dogs) and german shepherds (278 from 50,000 dogs) have about the same attack rates as staffies.

              Guess we need to ban cattle dogs and German shepherds as well…

      • delpy on 31/08/2024 - 10:51

        I'm genuinely curious why they seem to be so well-represented here. Are they being over-breed? If people are wanting designer dogs, why aren't breeders focusing there?

        • Kangarookiddd on 31/08/2024 - 13:28
          +1

          More likely the people that own the ones involved in attacks mistreat them or 'train' them to be guard dogs

          they are also hardy genetics and really easy to breed, so any desmond can put a pair together and pump out malnourished puppies in the corner of their laundry, and then palm them off to learn bad habits and be abused by other people in their housing commission

        • joelmuzz on 31/08/2024 - 20:01
          +3

          They are popular with the bogan crowd, who dont desex and think it is fun to let the dog have puppies and give them out free or dump on RSPCA.
          Also popular with non bogans of course, they are a solid healthy low maintinance dog and easy to get puppy free/cheap they arent a commercial dog.
          But it is the bogan element responsible for over breeding and discarding them when bored or moving house, and also poor training, poor fencing and bad treatment which increases incidents with them.

    • CyberMurning on 30/08/2024 - 23:31

      Cavoodle available? Im in…

    • Wiadro on 30/08/2024 - 23:32

      one very cute greyhound though

  • J0hn on 30/08/2024 - 23:35
    +2

    oooo there’s 2 samoyed! alway love those breed

    • posilepton on 31/08/2024 - 14:33

      Looked at them, both of them need to be adopted with an accompanying large dog.

  • drhip on 31/08/2024 - 07:23

    Awesome. Woof woof

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2024 - 08:41

    I wish this was also in QLD

  • Lionheart on 31/08/2024 - 08:51

    Should always be the case…

    • Lucille Bluth on 31/08/2024 - 09:15
      +2

      Running shelters and adoption centres is not free. Sadly they need to run promotions from time to time to house more animals.

      • CyberMurning on 31/08/2024 - 09:25

        I rather like government (ie our tax money) spent on shelters than feeding those drug addicts

  • browser on 31/08/2024 - 10:35
    +2

    Wow! Did not realise it usually costs $500 to adopt: https://www.rspcansw.org.au/what-we-do/adoptions/adoption-fe…

    Please consider the ongoing costs before proceeding, can easily cost $1,000 to $3,000 per year depending on size and breed. And most importantly, time.

    It's a big business, that's why Woolworths (acquired 55% stake in Petstock) and Coles (started swaggle.com.au) have both joined the competition.

  • prodnus on 31/08/2024 - 12:47
    +1

    Who let the dogs out?
    Who, who, who, who, who?

  • besttechadvisor on 31/08/2024 - 13:09
    +5

    Trust me, if you can't afford the $500 adoption fee, you can't afford to properly care for a dog.

    And if you can afford to properly care for a dog, but didn't want one until it was a "bargain", then you probably still shouldn't be responsible for a dog.

    https://www.rspcansw.org.au/what-we-do/care-for-animals/owni… - even this is extremely conservative.

    https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/blog/fact-check/the-true-cost-of…

  • Cleremy on 31/08/2024 - 14:00

    I hope these dogs won't go to fools who let their dogs bark outside all day and night, or constantly fight with their other dog(s).

  • Ulysses31 on 31/08/2024 - 14:51

    International Dog Day, Father's Day Weekend. Oh-yeah!

  • bailbondsh on 31/08/2024 - 16:05
    +1

    I don't believe in this. Technically it's a deal, but at what cost?

    • joelmuzz on 31/08/2024 - 20:03

      $500 saved if getting a dog anyway.
      Somebody anonymously made a donation to cover this and clear the shelters.

      • bailbondsh on 15/09/2024 - 06:19

        Your second reason sounds good.

  • jonske on 31/08/2024 - 21:55
    +1

    all good doggos

  • Nutrino on 02/09/2024 - 12:01
    +2

    Just Broden this deal. Got 12. Thanks OP.

  • gravelcrowman on 07/09/2024 - 10:29
    +1

    Won't this just result in people who technically can't afford the up front cost of a dog, either surrender (or worse, neglect) said dog when they realise how much it costs to own one? Especially large dogs…

    • RenVilo on 15/09/2024 - 09:04

      I recently bought one and i don't care about the cost. I just want it to stop shitting in the house lol

  • Homr on 15/09/2024 - 13:49
    -2

    woo hoo, a free bitch

    • RenVilo on 15/09/2024 - 13:56
      -2

      Maybe it even listens haha

  • furyou on 22/09/2024 - 20:17
    +1

    Free dogs, isn't this the most likely cause for abandoned dogs too?

  • 9hundred on 22/09/2024 - 22:54

    i want a free doggy in melboune

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