Whether you’re thinking of adopting a pet or you just enjoy hearing about furry friends who’ve found their forever family, this is the article for you!
March is pet adoption month so what better time than now to shed some light on the world of pet adoption, and also highlight the wonderful work of the RSPCA Adopt a Pet program.
And, because at Mad Paws we’re obsessed with pets, we’ll also share some heartwarming stories of pet adoption from members in our team. Cue the tissues!
How does pet adoption work?
Pet adoption is about providing a second chance to an animal in need of their forever home. For various reasons, pets are surrendered to shelters such as RSPCA because their owner could no longer care for them.
Whether you choose to adopt a pet who’s young, like a puppy or kitten, a senior pet, or a pet with special care requirements, these animals will undoubtedly leave a paw print on your heart.
Pet adoption requires some research and planning to ensure you’re matched with the pet that will fit into your family and lifestyle. Remember, they’re a lifelong responsibility so it’s vital that you consider all factors before diving in to pet adoption. This is where you can seek the guidance of pet adoption shelter staff who can talk to you about each particular animal, their needs, and their background.
RSPCA NSW, for example, will also ask you questions about how they will live with you – do you have other pets? What exercise and routine can you provide? These questions and more will help to determine the breed and/or specific pet will be right for you. Above all else, their main concern is the animal’s welfare. After all, it’s about finding their forever home.
Pet adoption success stories from the Mad Paws pack
Meet Abbie and Billy
Abbie works in our Customer Service and Support team, and adopted Billy in 2023 after his original owners could no longer care for him due to allergies. This union was just meant to be!
Meet Hannah and Pearl
Hannah, who works for our Pet Chemist business in Queensland, discovered Pearl and was instantly in love. Pearl deserves all the love in the world and Hannah is the perfect pet parent to provide that!
Meet Soti, Boomer and Jiji
Soti, our Creative Director at Mad Paws, adopted Boomer and Jiji 10 years ago. Although Boomer has some health issues, he wouldn’t change a thing. Soti feels privileged to care for them and provide the best life imaginable.
Meet Shannon, Lockie and Zoe
Shannon is Mad Paws’ Office Manager and has adopted two beautiful kitties from RSCPA NSW Shelter. On a work trip to visit the shelter, she couldn’t resist the purrs of Zoe and knew that this would be Lockie’s new sibling!
Meet Ellie and Yhandi
Ellie’s our Warehouse Manager based in Melbourne and moved heaven and earth to adopt this mixed breed, Yhandi. It’s been love at first site since 2021 after driving 4 hours to meet him!
Keen for more beautiful pet adoption stories to read? Check out these happy tales (and tails).
Where to look for pets up for adoption
Every year, the RSPCA provides shelter to thousands of animals in need of a good home. If you’re looking to adopt a pet, consider the RSPCA Adopt a Pet program.
Before jumping into the search for your forever fur friend, take a look at some helpful information about what responsible pet ownership looks like. And, recap on all the reasons why adopting a pet will change both your life and that of the animal.
Not sure if you’re ready to adopt a pet?
Perhaps a pet foster care program may be your first step. RSPCA NSW’s Foster Care program provides temporary homes to animals who need a helping hand. Temporary care may be needed where an animal is too young to be adopted, or if they’re in recovery from an injury, illness or surgery, or because a shelter may be overwhelming for that particular animal. Pet foster care is also common in regional areas where there isn’t an RSPCA facility nearby to provide shelter.
Foster care is all about providing the level of care and support they need until they’re ready to be adopted into loving forever homes.
