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Finding a new fluffy family member has become easier, thanks to new initiatives from the SPCA and Auckland Council.
The SPCA has launched two new adoption campaigns to help cats and kittens find homes, while Council has released a new webpage called Puppy Love. The page works in a similar way to a dating app, helping match people with a four-legged companion. It has built-in filters for age, size, family dynamic, sex and energy levels, making it easier to find the right fit.
Silverdale Animal Rescue has several dogs taking part in the initiative, including two American Staffordshire terrier puppies currently looking for homes. Florence and Nara, whose profiles appear on the website, were dumped on the side of the road in Parakai, along with their siblings.
Silverdale Animal Shelter team leader Kelcey Purcell says adopting a pet is a better option than buying from a breeder, as foster groups and rescues focus on finding the right match for each family and lifestyle.
“It’s important to put in research beforehand to find the right fit,” she says.
The new webpage gives pups such as Nara and Florence a better chance of finding a home, the council says.
SPCA’s Caturdays initiative sees SPCA centres nationwide offering walk-in adoptions until March 15. The eight-week campaign runs during the busy summer kitten season, when shelters often fill with abandoned cats and kittens.
SPCA animal services general manager Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell says life is better with cats.
“Our walk-in Caturdays aim to help 2500 cats and kittens find their perfect homes this summer. It’s a fantastic way to relieve the pressure of kitten season and ensure our animals receive the love and care they deserve,” he says.
The SPCA is also running a ‘Super Mums’ adoption campaign to highlight mother cats, who are often overlooked in favour of their kittens.
SPCA chief executive Todd Westwood says mother cats are an excellent choice for a loving home.
“These mums are true survivors. They’ve braved the streets, raised their babies in harsh conditions, and done everything they can to keep their little families safe. Now it’s their turn to be loved,” he says.
The ‘Super Mums’ campaign runs until March 29.
