GAWS put freeze on to promote adoptions

GEELONG Animal Welfare Society is hoping to spread some extra pet love this winter through its Winter Fee Freeze campaign.

The local animal shelter has more than 150 cats, puppies and dogs over the age of six months ready for adoption for as little as $39.

GAWS chief executive officer Helen Cocks said its low prices would hopefully get more people over the line to adopt.

“Pets offer so much including, companionship, they teach children about responsibilities, they make us laugh, they provide warmth when we are upset, they create movement and enjoyment in a home and so much more!

“We would love to see each and every one of them find their perfect human match and go into a warm and loving home.

“School holidays is also the perfect time to adopt a pet and have the time to settle them into your home.”

GAWS is presently facing all-time high demand due to adoptions slowing considerably in recent years.

Ms Cocks said adopting now will allow GAWS to have space left for other animals to come in before peak season.

“We are very keen to get our current animals out of the cold, into a warm home and have their forever human to snuggle up with.

“We also have many still in foster or scheduled to be desexed who will also shortly be available for adoption.”

All dogs over six months are down from $360 to $49, puppies are now $199, down from $795 and cats over six months were $120 and are now $39.

Animals available for adoption can be viewed at gaws.org.au

You can also come in and see those available on site at 325 Portarlington Road Moolap, 3224.

GAWS is also seeking monetary donations, in kind donations (towels/blankets) and volunteers.