New appointment times available for adoption of animals

MEDIA RELEASE 27 January 2023

Council’s Small Animal Pound (located at 58 Vale Road, South Bathurst) is increasing the appointment times available to view an animal for adoption or to release impounded animals.

Customers can now make an appointment between 10am and 12 midday, or 1pm and 3pm on weekdays.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Robert Taylor said increasing the hours available for members of the public to visit the pound will allow more prospective pet owners to meet their new best friend.

“We will be able to provide a better experience for those coming to the pound, where we can assist with paperwork and provide time for community members to bond with their new pet.”

“We look forward to the new Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre being completed coming months where we will have a dedicated rehoming pavilion where community members will be able to spend time with their new furry friend. But until then, we are able to provide additional time slots for adoptions at the pound and rehome the cats and dogs we are currently caring for as they wait for their forever home,” Cr Taylor said.

Looking for a new furry friend and not sure what to do?

• Make an appointment to visit the pound by calling 6333 6190 during business hours.
• View the animals currently available by visiting www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au and clicking on the “adopt a pet” paw logo.
• Follow Council on Facebook where all animals available for adoption are posted regularly.
• Council also makes regular posts on Facebook regarding pets which have arrives at the Pound and we have not been able to contact their owners.