Over Flowing Rspca Gympie

[tdierikx]

... but don't forget that RSPCA ACT are a shelter only - they are not a pound with a contract to take in ALL strays in their area. They also have a very long waiting time before they will admit new surrenders.

They do a GREAT job and don't overstretch their resources - thus being very successful in what they are doing.

Any pound/shelter that allows itself to become overstretched by taking on more than they can handle needs to be looked at very carefully by those awarding them pound contracts...

T.

[Sheridan]

Have only read the OP and not the thread, though from the last comment I can gather this thread is off track.

I do not like RSPCA (aside from ACT RSPCA, which is fabulous).

There is a good message in the OP in terms of chipping/updating which enables dogs and owners being reunited far more sucesfully. We all know that, unsavy dog owners sadly do not.

What I dont like is the typical "blame the public" statement.

Common sense says if there is a large influx of dogs and cats arriving at the RSPCA, shelters and pounds, it is time to pull something out of the bag (at times) to assist animals in finding great homes.

It involves great marketing; radio, local papers and TV. Offering a free bed, collar and lead, free puppy school or obedience, promote the the benefits of adopting a shelter pet, give families a huge adoption pack filled with all they need to get them started.

Create an open day at the shelter or create an 'adoption drive' over a weekend.

The possibilities are endless.

What really sh*ts me is the fact that the RSPCA (in the OP) are crying poor/foul yet as an org with millions in donations and a huge profile, this is the best they can do?

Reputable small and large rescue orgs are doing an inspirational job and IMO are doing far more for rescued pets in this country than the RSPCA.

Notably, as I've said before, the ACT RSPCA hasn't any money.

Yes, ACT RSPCA resources are poured into the family pets 'in their care' looking for new homes.

RSPCA ACT is a thorn in side of RSPCA in every other state in Aust as ACT do offer rehabilitation, training, socialisation and they address all medical needs. Temp test's are also brilliant as individual circumstance, breed traits and socialisation is taken into consideration.

I know a few people who have recommended their dog training. And of course, there's no BSL in the ACT and the CEO has a sweet little pitty girl.

[HollyMilo]

Perhaps many people in Gympie are not in a position to adopt an animal, given that they have had quite disastrous flooding both this year and last, if memory serves me correctly. If you have lost your home, are renting temporary accommodation or are still waiting on repairs to your home and fencing, the last thing you would do is add a pet, surely?

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Yes, I imagine this would be the case.

The article is from the small local paper, just a piece to remind the community that the RSPCA is there if you want to bring a new pet into your home and that it's not a good idea to pick up free animals from the markets as they are not chipped and have no vetwork done on them. I guess it is free advertising for the RSPCA, our local newspaper runs similar stories from time to time for the RSPCA and also for a dog rescue in the area.