For happiness that'll never stop, this year, just Adopt!

This Christmas, let’s make it truly special by spreading love and choosing to adopt animals instead of hitting the shops! šŸ¾

Ā While there was a heartening spike in animal adoptions during the COVID period, many dogs and cats, including purebreds, now find themselves in shelters as life gets back to normal.

Pounds and shelters are overflowing with these adorable pets, eagerly waiting for someone like you to bring them joy. Your decision to adopt can be a lifeline for them, preventing unnecessary euthanasia. Let’s continue the festive spirit and give a furry friend a forever home this holiday season. šŸŽ„šŸ’•Ā 

Spirit of Christmas Greyhound Adoption

When:Ā Saturday, December 14,Ā 10am to 2pm

Where:Bay 1 Locomotive Workshops, South Eveleigh

The Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) team is hosting our lastĀ adoptionĀ event for 2024 – add a four-legged friend to your family ! šŸŽ‰

Sutherland Shire Animal Shelter Open Day

When:Ā Saturday, December 16, 9:30 am to 2pm

Where: 8 Production Rd, Taren Point

Join us for a delightful day at our Animal Shelter, a day packed with plenty of engaging activities!

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Pet Adoption Day ā€“ Petbarn Penrith

When:Ā Saturday, December 16,Ā 10am to 2pm

Where: Petbarn Penrith Mulgoa, Penrith Homemaker Centre, 13-23 Patty Place, Penrith

RSPCA NSW will be joining our friends at Petbarn Penrith Mulgoa onĀ  for a one-day-only pop-upĀ adoptionĀ event! You can meet some of the puppies currently looking for their fur-ever homes.

Santa Photos- Glebe

When:Ā  December 1st, 11am-2pm,Ā 10am to 2pm Where: 85 Parraweena Road, Caringbah Join us for our charity fundraiser Pet Santa Photos and explore the Christmas market stalls. Gold coin donations are encouraged for @petsintheparkaus We look forward to seeing you and your pets for your family Santa photo! *No bookings are required

Santa Photos- Penrithā€‹

When:Ā Saturday, December 9, 10am to 2pm

Where: 72-85 Mulgoa Road, Jamisontown

Come down to PETstock Penrith 72 Mulgoa Rd, Jamisontown on Saturday, December 9th to see Brighter Future Cat Rescue, all their adoptable kitties and snap a pic with Santa!
Santa photo bookings are essential, for a $10 donation to Brighter Future Cat Rescue.

Dog & Kitten Adoption

When:Ā Saturday, December 9, 10am to 2pm

Where: Soul Garden Glebe

The World League for Protection of Animals will have the most beautiful furry friends for you to meet. Including labradoodles, as well as the equally wonderful moggies, and joyous kittens. All rescues, all needing homes.

More furry friends await your love near your home!

Discover more shelters where furry friends eagerly await your love! Also, keep an eye out for smaller shelters run by dedicated volunteersā€”they have incredible pets and might be closer to your home. šŸ”šŸ¾
Shelter Name Website Suburb
Sydney Dogs & Cats Home https://sydneydogsandcatshome.org/adopt/ Strathfield South
Monika's doggie rescue https://doggierescue.com/ Ingleside
Saferehoming -cat adoption https://www.saferehoming.com.au/ Roseville
Maggie's Rescue Cooperative https://maggiesrescue.org/ Marrickville
Animal Welfare League NSW https://www.awlnsw.com.au/ Menai
Greyhound Adoption Program (NSW) https://www.gapnsw.com.au/ Regents Park
PAWS Pet Rescue https://www.paws-shelter.org/adopt Kirrawee
Dogs' Refuge Home https://www.dogshome.org.au/ Enmore
Animal Welfare League NSW - Liverpool Shelter https://www.awlnsw.com.au/ Liverpool
The Oscar & Friends Foundation https://www.oscarandfriends.com.au/ Erskineville
Sutherlandshire shelter https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/living-here/animals-and-pets/animal-shelter Sutherlandshire

Book your pet in for desexing

Desexing can be done by your local vet, the RSPCA or the Cat Protection Society.

For happiness that'll never stop, this year, just Adopt!