Future unclear for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home shelter after government funding request denied
2 years, 3 months ago

Future unclear for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home shelter after government funding request denied

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Every week hundreds of people are calling the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home animal shelter to surrender their pets. Key points: Shelters are reporting a surge in pet surrenders One of the largest animal shelters in Sydney had a request for government funding knocked back A spokesperson for the local government minister says the state provided $500,000 for the shelter's rehoming services. Funding for a new facility refused Sydney Dogs and Cats Home operated out of Carlton for 77 years before being evicted earlier this year. "Ultimately, funding the development of a new facility on the site provided by the government is a matter for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home." An uncertain future for shelters Animal shelters need to look at alternative operating models because they are an expensive business, Animal Welfare League NSW CEO Stephen Albin says.

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As Western Australia's rental reforms take effect, there are concerns not everyone will benefit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

As Western Australia's rental reforms take effect, there are concerns not everyone will benefit

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When Alison and Amelia Clark drove across the country to escape homelessness, Shoalwater was the affordable suburb where they start to put down roots. Reforms take effect, but it's still a landlord's market Reforms to WA's rental laws took effect a week ago, with the government promising greater "stability and certainty" for renters. "In this market the landlords can choose …

Animal shelters overflowing as cost-of-living pressures prompt record pet surrenders
1 year, 7 months ago

Animal shelters overflowing as cost-of-living pressures prompt record pet surrenders

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Australians are surrendering their pets at an alarming rate, leaving shelters around the country overflowing and forcing some to stop accepting new animals altogether. Canberra Pet Rescue also has its "longest-ever backlog" of pet owners wanting to surrender an animal. "Some people are dealing with the high costs of rent, or they can't get a rental property," Canberra Pet Rescue's …

Canberra Pet Rescue struggling to find homes for rising number of surrendered animals
2 years, 4 months ago

Canberra Pet Rescue struggling to find homes for rising number of surrendered animals

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Canberra animal rescue charities say they are at breaking point as they battle to rehome an increasing number of abandoned pets. Amanda Doelle from non-profit organisation Canberra Pet Rescue said the charity had more pets to care for than they had capacity. Brian Achanfuo-Yeboah, also from Canberra Pet Rescue, said he believed the pandemic had played a major role in …

Housing shortage has made landlords increasingly picky about tenants, leading to a lack of pet-friendly rentals
2 years, 4 months ago

Housing shortage has made landlords increasingly picky about tenants, leading to a lack of pet-friendly rentals

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The rising number of no-pet rental properties is placing pressure on local animal shelters as people are forced to choose between their furry friends and a place to live. Key points: An increase in 'no pet' policies has led to a rise in the number of animals being surrendered to welfare shelters The current shortage of rental properties means landlords …

Animal rescuers race to reach pets, livestock stranded in Sydney floods
2 years, 5 months ago

Animal rescuers race to reach pets, livestock stranded in Sydney floods

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Animal rescuers are working around the clock to rescue and care for pets and livestock caught in floodwaters in western Sydney. "They're freezing, hypothermic, and probably a little bit in shock too," said animal rescuer Josh Robinson. "They've got goats, they've got lambs in there, they've got poultry like chickens and peacocks, turkeys, which are all just floating around unfortunately," …

Pet refuges overrun as dog and cat owners forced to surrender beloved animals to rent properties
2 years, 6 months ago

Pet refuges overrun as dog and cat owners forced to surrender beloved animals to rent properties

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WA's largest animal shelters are being inundated with pets being surrendered by owners unable to secure affordable rental properties willing to accommodate them. "Some people are having trouble finding housing, and especially housing that's going to accommodate a pet or multiple pets," she said. "It's quite heartbreaking really, because it's not what we're here to do … we're not here …

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