Published: 1 January 2016

Eurobodalla Ranger Mitchell Stirling says adopting a furry friend from the shire’ animal shelter is easy.

“Our goal is to rehome every animal we can,” Mr Stirling said.

While a range of animals do end up at the shelter, dogs are definitely the majority. As soon as they are available for adoption, they are listed under Pets needing new homes on Council’s website and on the Facebook page.

Mr Stirling said potential adoptees should contact the rangers on 4474 1019 or rangers@esc.nsw.gov.au to register their interest and make a time to visit.

“We’ll run through some questions with you – just to ensure the animal will be a good fit – and there is a small fee,” Mr Stirling said. Adopting an already microchipped animal is $52 and $116 for dogs without a microchip.

“It’s not about the money. We rehome 97.6 per cent of animals that come to the shelter, and we try to get them into caring homes as quickly as possible. That said, we would love to see more animals microchipped – it really helps us to return animals to their owners quickly.”

Mr Stirling said animals that were not adopted from the shelter always go to rehoming organisations like the Animal Welfare League or the RSPCA for a second chance at finding a home. Animal Welfare League Eurobodalla president Clare Hooper said her branch was always looking for volunteers to assist with temporary care until permanent homes could be found.

“We know dogs do better when cared for in a home than left in the animal shelter for extended periods,” Ms Hooper said.

“We welcome people interested in fostering a dog in the short-term until a permanent home is found.”

For more information on pets up for adoption from the Eurobodalla Animal Shelter, visit Council's Pets needing new homes page. To register your interest as a temporary pet carer with the Animal Welfare League contact Clare Hooper on 0410 016 612.

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