Demand for animal rescue services is at crisis level according to a Melton cat-rescue, which is seeking more volunteers.
Hoppys Place works with local pounds, vets, and the general-public to rehome stray and surrendered cats who have been abused, abandoned and neglected.
Owner Tania Milton said that over the last three months of 2023 demand for their service tripled, and there are now more than 70 cats in their care.
“On average, we receive about seven calls per day to help with cats and kittens needing assistance,” she said.
“Now the Christmas presents are starting to come back… we already received two [before the new year].”
Ms Milton said cats coming into their care due to domestic violence has also tripled, and she’s seen others need to euthanize animals when they can’t get them rehomed.
“Hoppys Rescue is slowly growing and we are reaching out to the general public in the hopes to find some real animal lovers who want to help with the day to day running of the rescue,” she said.
“We are in urgent need of volunteers – IT savvy people to be our profile writers… Transporters for vet runs for both day and afternoon… We also require a few people to look after our auction page and monitor activity and responses.
“Please get in contact with Hoppys Place Rescue Inc if you can help our cause.”
Ms Milton also urged the public to take responsibility for their pets and have them de-sexed, and emphasised the importance of stamping out back yard breeders.
Details: hoppysplace.org.au/
