Excellent News for Rescue Pets!

Free lifetime pet registration is now being offered to people who adopt a rescue pet from council pounds and animal shelters. The NSW Government has announced this measure to ensure more dogs and cats find a forever home.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said that the new initiative reinforces the NSW Government’s commitment to encourage prospective pet owners to ‘adopt not shop’ for a dog or cat.

“In 2015, the NSW Government funded half-price lifetime pet registration for people who rescue dogs and cats from council pounds and animal shelters across the state, and in 2018 extended this to include rehoming organisations. So far, more than 60,000 pet owners have saved over $1.8 million in reduced pet registration fees.” Mrs Tuckerman said.

“I encourage everyone across the Goulburn electorate who is thinking about welcoming a dog or cat into their lives to take advantage of free lifetime pet registration and visit our council pound, animal shelter or approved rehoming organisation to rescue an animal in desperate need of a home.”

Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said that this exciting news for animal lovers will provide further assistance to local councils in their responsibility to manage rescue animals.

“The NSW Government is committed to reducing the burden on council pounds and shelters, which is why we are introducing free lifetime pet registration for people who adopt a rescue dog or cat,” Mrs Hancock said.

Pet registration fees go directly to the Companion Animals Fund which pays for companion animal management by local councils including pounds/shelters, ranger services, dog recreation areas, and education and awareness programs. The fund is also used by the NSW Government to operate the NSW Pet Registry and carry out responsible pet ownership initiatives.

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