Pet Licence 101 Online Test Launched!

 

Lost Dogs Home Pet Licence on Channel 10 news

One of the Home’s most important services is our Adoption Program. Our aim is to place our animals into loving homes with well prepared and informed owners.

To this end, The Lost Dogs' Home is proud to launch Stage 1 of its Pet Licence 101 online test. Whilst not compulsory, potential pet owners are encouraged to take the online quiz which provides basic information about responsible pet ownership. It also prompts owners to think about the costs associated with owning a pet as well as the necessary commitment to obedience training, veterinary care, grooming and socialisation.
 
The Lost Dogs' Home sees many cases of irresponsible pet ownership, resulting in dumped, lost, mistreated or surrendered animals. By educating the community about responsible pet ownership issues, the Home hopes to improve the overall welfare of companion animals in our society.
 
The Pet Licence 101 online test is a free, interactive means of learning about responsible pet ownership. The quiz takes about 20 minutes and consists of 25 questions. Owner handbooks are provided to help potential owners work through the test. In addition, hints are given until the person taking the test obtains 100%! The focus is on community education and is not designed to exclude people from owning pets.
 
As a result of this Australian first, The Lost Dogs' Home expects:

• a reduction in return rates
• more pets identified with microchips and ID collars
• more awareness about veterinary care, training and socialisation, grooming, parasite treatment and how to responsibly own a pet in the community.
• pets going to better homes.

 
The Home is leading the way in pet licencing. Our role as an animal welfare institution is to ensure our animals are adopted into good homes. It is our hope that pet licencing will become compulsory across the state for all pet owners.
 
Take Pet Licence 101 test now.