The challenges facing animal shelters are more pressing than ever. In Canberra alone, the RSPCA’s surrender list has doubled its capacity, with a 30 to 40 percent increase in animals needing care this year. Many of these pets, especially dogs acquired during the COVID pandemic, are now being surrendered due to various issues. Families are struggling with unexpected vet bills, desexing, and microchipping, leading to heartbreaking decisions.
At Into Loving Homes, we’ve noticed a surge in the rehoming of “designer” dogs—pets that would have cost thousands as puppies but are now being rehomed. The consequences are dire when people are trying to rehome through shelters, not just for the pets but for the shelters, which are overwhelmed.
This is why our home-to-home adoption service is so crucial. Every time we successfully rehome an animal through our service, we free up space in shelters for those that truly need extensive care and rehabilitation. Into Loving Homes isn’t just a service; it’s a lifeline. Our mission ensures that no healthy, adoptable animal has to go through the shelter system- we’re here to help. By finding these pets new homes directly, we prevent them from being placed in overcrowded shelters or, worse, facing euthanasia.
The importance of our work cannot be overstated. Shelters should be reserved for animals requiring veterinary intervention or rehabilitation before adoption. By breaking the cycle of shelter overcrowding, we provide a compassionate alternative that gives every animal a chance at a happy, fulfilling life.
However, we can’t do this alone. Your continued support is critical in helping us realise this vision. Whether by adopting or spreading the word, you make a tangible difference. Each action you take helps ensure every animal finds the loving home they deserve, allowing shelters to focus on those genuinely needing rehabilitative care in a shelter environment.
Together, we can create a future where no healthy, adoptable animal is left to languish in a shelter. Thank you for standing with us in this vital mission.
