They might also request some photos and other documentation to see where the animal will live. They’ll check you tick all the boxes for adoption and talk to you about some of the animals that are right for you and your lifestyle. They will discuss your lifestyle, experience level and what you’re looking for.

Our friendly animal team will be in touch to help you choose the pet that’s right for your family – it might not be me after all. Most of our animals available for adoption are currently in foster homes in the community and not at the centre, as this is less stressful for them. If you need help with your online enquiry form, please don’t hesitate to phone the centre for help.

To enquire about an animal, click the ‘Enquire about me’ button on their profile and fill in the form with as much detail about your family as you can. Are you able to care for the pet you are considering adopting? However, depending on an animal’s individual needs these costs could be significantly higher.ģ.

$1200 on their dog (larger dogs can be more expensive).

To help you get an idea of the cost of keeping a companion animal, Companion Animals NZ has published data showing that companion animal owners spend on average the following amounts per year:

The cost of things that your animal might damage or that might suffer wear and tear, such as shoes, TV remote controls, books, couches, carpets, etc.

Annual registration fees for dogs (this is a legal requirement).

Doggy Day care fees if you have to be away from your dog for long periods.

Fees for boarding or home care for your animal if you need to go away.

Veterinary visits and treatments due to illness or accidents, and preventative care.

Items such as leashes, toys, collars, housing, bedding, kennel, crates, enclosures.

However, there are also ongoing costs associated with having a companion animal that you need to consider. All animals available for adoption from SPCA have been health checked, and most are desexed, vaccinated and microchipped (for details see each adoption listing, as the exact details can vary by species) all of these are included in the adoption fee.

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