National pet adoption month calls for action

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If you’re thinking about welcoming a furry friend into the family, now is the time.

National animal welfare charity PetRescue has listed 56,077 animals for adoption in the last year, with natural disasters, soaring cost of living, inflation and housing insecurity contributing factors.

While one in five families have welcomed a dog or cat into the family in recent years, there are 7400 animals currently looking for a home.

With March national pet adoption month, the Petspiration Foundation is encouraging the community to consider rescuing animals.

Sherralea Cassidy, Petspiration Foundation’s Charity and Events Lead, said the charity was on a mission to have cats, large dogs, adolescent dogs and bonded pairs that can’t be separated adopted as they were the most vulnerable.

“All pets deserve a safe and loving home, and National Pet Adoption Month is the perfect opportunity to meet pets searching for a new family,” she said.

Have a look at this list of beautiful pets up who are currently looking for a home.