Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Pet tales and Rat tales

he Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has been around in one form or another since the late 19th century. It is represented in each Australian state and has had two major objectives: to give the RSPCA movement in Australia a national presence and to promote unity and commonality of purpose between the eight RSPCA.

Although its main objective is providing services for the prevention of cruelty to animals, it also attempts to find happy new ?forever homes? for animals in need. The latest national statistics from the RSPCA reveal that in the 2004/2005 year, the RSPCA was able to find new homes for more than 36,400 animals.

Adopting a pet is a big responsibility and a decision that should be carefully considered. Many different types of wonderful pets are available from RSPCA shelters across Australia and all have been health checked and temperament tested before being offered up for adoption.

t home pet sitting and dog walking services are becoming popular Melbourne wide. New to Australia, the pet services cater mostly for dogs and cats, but are also available for more exotic pets such as rats, fish, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds and snakes.

Pet care and animal welfare are discussed on 774 ABC Melbourne every Saturday Morning (cricket permitting), after the 11am news. Presented by Glen Bartholomew over summer, regulars Dr Hugh Wirth, head of the RSPCA, or Dr Cathy Deague, from the University of Melbourne's Veterinary Clinic and Animal Hospital, give answers to your pet questions and updates on animal welfare issues.

Adopt a Rat today!!!

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