In celebration of World Puppy Day on Saturday, March 23rd, we’re going all out to encourage folk to ‘adopt and not shop’. Shelters across our broadcast footprint are overflowing with puppies and we’d love you to consider adopting one if you are thinking of adding to your family.
But, before we get there, a little background information on World Puppy Day: the day was founded in 2006 by Celebrity Pet & Home Lifestyle Expert and Author, Colleen Paige, as a day to help save puppies in shelters across the globe , and to educate the public about the horrors of puppy mills and backyard breeding. The day has since gained international recognition trending worldwide on Twitter/X every year since 2012.
One such shelter overflowing with puppies right now is the Animal Welfare Society in Victoria Drive, Port Elizabeth. This exceptional shelter is committed to helping you choose a dog/puppy that matches your personality and fits in with your family and lifestyle. They pride themselves on being able to match adoptable pets with potential owners so that both end up having a happily ever after story!
Take a look at the clip below to see some of the gorgeous pups available for adoption!
1. All potential adopters need to make an appointment in advance. If you arrive at the shelter without an appointment you will be turned away.
2. If you are interested in adopting a dog/puppy - email kathryn@awspe.co.za. If you are interested in adopting a cat/kitten - email cats@awspe.co.za
3. Kathryn/Lauren will schedule an appointment date and time with you.
4. Meet Kathryn/Lauren at the appointed date and time at the shelter to view and interact with our adoptable pets. Their Adoption Specialist is ready to help!
5. Complete the adoption application form and pay the R100 application fee (to help cover their administrative and home check costs).
6. Your application will be reviewed by the adoption team and an AWS PE Inspector will visit you to do a home check.
7. Once your home check is approved, you can complete the adoption process by paying the adoption fee at the shelter and taking your new furry friend home!
Email their adoption specialist kathryn@animalwelfarepe.co.za
Some still shots of the irresistible pups looking for their fur-ever homes!
Vital information about pets adopted from AWS.
All cats and dogs that are adopted from AWS PE will be :
- sterilised to prevent them from having any unwanted kittens/puppies
- up to date with their core vaccinations (check your adopted pet's vaccination booklet to confirm the date of his/her next vaccination; this must be done at your own vet)
- be dewormed to assist in the elimination of internal parasites
- be defleaed (via deflea spray or dipping) to ensure that there are no external parasites
All adopted pets will also be microchipped! There is no added cost, your adoption fee will cover the microchipping.
Adoption fees
Puppies and adult dogs - R900 per puppy/adult dog
Kittens - R650 per kitten
Adult cats - R500 per adult cat
As you can see - adopting is a way cheaper option than buying from a breeder.
Some more adorable pups!
We urge you to 'adopt and not shop' - you will be saving a life!
Contact details for the shelter are as follows :
https://awspe.co.za/pages/adopt
Address: Victoria Drive, Walmer, Port Elizabeth
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 16:00
Weekends and Public Holidays: 8:00 - 14:00
Adoption Hours:
By appointment only
General enquiries: 041 366 1660
Emergencies: 083 650 6229 (Inspector Edward) / 083 607 2198 (Inspector Bradlee)
Email: relations@awspe.co.za
Facebook: facebook.com/awspe
