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RSPCA Adoption

Metropolitan sites (Burwood, Epping and Peninsula)

Our metro sites are currently  operating a contactless adoption service. Anybody interested in adopting an animal needs to make an online application. Our adoptions staff will be in touch. Please note that we are receiving high numbers of adoption applications at the moment.

We are also utilising virtual meetings to discuss the animal and their requirements with potential adopters and we will process all relevant paperwork prior to the animal being picked up. Modified processes are in place for adopters to pick up their animal, with arrangements varying by location. All relevant details will be discussed with adopters prior to their attendance on site.

Regional sites (Wangaratta, Portland, Warrnambool)

Our regional sites will continue to operate on an adoption-by-application model. 

We will continue to monitor the situation closely, act on the advice of health authorities and keep our website updated with the latest information about our services.

Do you know the costs we cover to prepare our animals for adoption? Here's a list to give you an idea:

• Desexing (starts from $91)
• Microchipping ($39)
• Vaccinations (starts from $83)
• Vet checks ($65)
• Other health care costs that may include dental care ($250), x-rays (up to $500) and even surgery (potentially $1000's)

Our adoption fees are well under our animals' treatment and care costs, costs that we will not recover, but we want to do all we can to find every one of these beautiful creatures a forever home. Any contribution great or small will help us ensure many more animals get the happy ending they deserve.