Moorabool mayor Rod Ward is encouraging residents to think about fostering or adopting a cat or dog from Moorabool pound following his own positive experience.
Cr Ward has been fostering Koda, a Kelpie X Poodle, and he and his family have made the decision to make their home Koda’s permanent home.
“Myself, my wife Annette and our three kids, especially our youngest Tahla, 17, have fallen for Koda. He is being horribly spoilt by us all,” he said.
“When I heard there were dogs available to foster through the pound it was a no-brainer, we were definitely ready and eager to welcome Koda to our family and we’re so happy to adopt him.”
Council’s Community Health and Safety acting coordinator Mel Tatenhove said there were currently several dogs and cats benefiting from foster home placement.
“Placing animals in foster has so many advantages,” She said.
“Firstly it provides relief from the often unavoidably noisy and stressful pound environment. Placing a pet in a home setting allows us to more accurately match a pet with its new owner.
“Without our dedicated foster carers, we couldn’t do the work we do… I can’t stress enough how amazing and vital fostering and adoption are for the animals that are dropped off at the pound. We are always grappling with increased demand at the pound so it’s such a win every time we house a pet in a loving home,” she said.
If you’re interested in fostering or adopting a dog or cat contact Council or follow the Moorabool Pet Adoption page on Facebook.
Details: 5366 7100
