There is no doubt that we are living in unprecedented times. Our lives have changed, but Animal Aid will do everything we can to remain operational throughout this crisis and well into the future.
Our animal care teams provide an essential service to our community. Animals are not immune to the hardships of economic crisis; when living situations change and livelihoods are impacted there is an increase in animals needing new homes.
Animals come to be into our care for a number of reasons. Some come to us because they were found wondering the streets, others are relinquished because their families are unable to give them everything they need.
At Animal Aid it is our mission to provide a refuge for the lost, unwanted and abandoned animals in our community. For us to continue receiving animals in need, it is important that we are able to send animals out, and into wonderful new homes. This will not be possible unless we keep our workforce as well as the community healthy.
Government regulations are getting tighter, but we are vigilant in our commitment to safety for everyone who comes through our doors. We have advanced hygiene and cleaning procedures.
We are disinfecting surfaces hourly; we have sanitiser in all reception areas and are enforcing spatial distancing protocols. We have made adjustments to every aspect of our operations to ensure we can continue working hard for the sake of our community.
If you have been considering adopting, now might be the perfect time. Please visit our website to see all the animals we have available for adoption and give the teams a call before you come down.
Our Boarding Kennels, Doggy Day Care, Grooming, Vet Clinic and our shelters are still open for business.
Please visit our website for more information regarding opening hours and our safety practices. www.animalaid.org.au/covid-19.
