Choosing the right pet for your household can be a daunting task. We recommend that you take time to research a new pet by reading and talking to professionals such as us! We are happy to answer enquiries about planning for a pet.

Remember that responsible pet ownership takes time, commitment, costs money and is for the life of the pet – not just the first few months of ownership.

You will need to consider the following factors when deciding on a pet:

• Lifestyle and other commitments, how much you travel, how much time you spend away from home.
• Ages of family members.
• Housing.
• Financial considerations such as the cost of purchase, vaccination and parasite prevention, desexing, feeding, microchipping, registration and veterinary care.
• Pet Insurance is an affordable and recommended option for many pet owners now.

We recommend PetNet Selectapet for information about acquiring a pet and responsible pet ownership.

Local resources can be accessed via the City of Greater Geelong website.

Taking on a puppy or kitten is not necessarily suitable for every household.  Geelong Animal Welfare Society has cats and dogs of all ages and sizes available to be rehomed.  All animals are desexed, microchipped and vaccinated as required and given a full vet check prior to being re-housed.