There was time when the only way to rehome an animal was by knowing someone who wanted them or by dropping them to a shelter or pound. Today, we have more options, options that keep animals out of cages and into better suited, loving homes. Below we will explore the associated costs, risks, benefits between shelter vs Into Loving Homes.
Traditional Animal Shelters
For decades, animal shelters and rescues have struggled with inefficiency, having animals in cages or restricted rooms for months or even years, many at risk of euthanasia. Traditional shelters, often grapple with challenges that hinder optimal outcomes such as waiting days or weeks: for health care, temperament assessments, ads to go live, potential adopters to come see that animal.
Revolutionising Rehoming: Home-to-Home Adoption
Our groundbreaking Home-to-Home adoption service streamlines the process, prioritising the well-being of animals and the satisfaction of adopters. The impact is profound, as animals transition seamlessly from one loving home to another.
A Cost Breakdown:
Consider the investment required to prepare a single dog for adoption through Into Loving Homes:
- Desexing, if necessary, averages at $378.
- Vet Work and Health Checks amount to approximately $154.
- Facebook Ad Boost, a $230 investment (the average total that lands an animal their well matched new family), targets local areas to attract nearby adopters regardless of their location around Australia.
- Average Adoption Wait Time: A mere 6 days, during which animals reside comfortably with their rehoming families until collected by their adopter.
- Time in Shelter: None, as pets transition directly from one home to another.
Collectively, these investments total around $762, without a single day spent within a shelter. Better for donors, better for animals, better for rehomers and better for adopters (we’ll share why in another blog soon).
The Alternative: Traditional Shelter Adoptions
Contrastingly, the conventional shelter experience presents a different reality. Opting to surrender to a shelter results in a significantly higher cost to donors, approximately $1844. Beyond financial implications, statistics are disheartening, with around 12% of dogs and over 20% of cats facing the grim fate of euthanasia within shelters. Those that survive endure an average stay of 76 days, equivalent to two and a half months, before finding a new home.
Choosing a Future of Compassion and Efficiency
The choice between traditional shelters and Into Loving Homes speaks volumes about prioritising animal welfare during the rehoming process. By choosing Into Loving Homes, you’re choosing an approach that is efficient, compassionate, and dedicated to creating a brighter future for animals.
Into Loving Homes envisions a world where animals find happiness without the burden of lengthy shelter stays. With your support and understanding, we’re shaping that world, one adoption at a time. Your decision to choose Into Loving Homes is a powerful step toward changing the landscape of animal rehoming for the better, forever.
