Concerns adoption fever will result in mass pet surrender post-virus

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Australia has entered the critical month that will tell us just how bad the coronavirus crisis will be, according to the government’s modelling.

RSPCA South Australia was already struggling before the coronavirus to look after the high numbers of animals in its care.

More than 400 kittens, 16 per cent more than last year, have arrived at the animal welfare group during the past three weeks.RSPCA NSW shelters and care centres are closed to the public from Thursday, with adoptions to be processed via phone or video call and animals delivered by RSPCA staff because of coronavirus restrictions.

In Queensland the RSPCA is flipping through 3000 volunteer applications to find homes for animals as concerns grow its facility will be shut down if the pandemic worsens.The size of your property, including suitable open space.How much time will you have for your pet after the pandemic?Take a good look at the type of animal you want to adopt.If you can't offer similar care and time for your pet as during virus isolation, chances are it's the wrong decision.

 

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