Animal Care and Adoption Centre now open by appointment only

Townsville City Council’s Animal Care and Adoption Centre is reducing the cost of animals as it moves from being open for general access to being open by appointment only.

These new measures have been put into place to adhere to the Australian Government’s new social distancing restrictions while also ensuring animals at the Centre can still be adopted.

Dogs and puppies now cost $80 to be adopted, while cats and kittens cost $30.

A Council spokesperson said these measures would assist in slowing the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

“The Animal Care and Adoption Centre is an important part of our community, and we want to be able to continue to deliver this service during this pandemic,” the spokesperson said.

“The centre is now open by appointment only. Anyone who wants to add an animal to their family can visit the Council website to take a look at the cats and dogs available for adoption.

“To visit the Centre, call

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