Record number of dog adoptions in January!

January 2010 has set a blistering pace for adoptions at The Lost Dogs' Home with 220 dogs rehomed at its Gracie Street headquarters. This is a staggering 59 percent increase compared to the same time last year.

“The establishment of ‘Buckley’s Friends in Need Fund’ has helped enormously. Donations to the Fund means that unclaimed stray dogs requiring surgery to remedy health or physical problems can undergo surgery before going up for adoption. There’s no additional cost to the adopter, which in the past may have been a turn-off to someone wanting a new pet,” commented Managing Director Dr Graeme Smith.

Extended opening hours and increased publicity can also be attributed to this exceptional result.

“We urge anyone who is considering welcoming a pet into their home to adopt from a shelter where pets are health and temperament tested and they have been desexed, microchipped and vaccinated.”

Hamish and Andy, a pair of Border Collie pups who had their muzzles cruelly bound with wire, were amongst the dogs who went to loving new homes during January.

Dogs from the Home cost $275 and puppies are $290. The adoption price also includes a free lesson with Planet K9 training. Visit www.dogshome.com to view all dogs and cats for adoption.