After 32 years on the Sunshine Coast, RSPCA Noosa will relinquish its lease of the Noosa Council facilities on 31 May.
Transforming the lives of more than 33,000 animals since 1993 (with these figures only representing data since records were digitised in 2002) through both the Noosa Council contract and delivering support for RSPCA animals throughout Queensland, RSPCA’s passionate staff and volunteers have positively impacted responsible pet ownership in the region over the past three decades.
The RPSCA animal pound contract with council will end without renewal following a significant decline in the number of animals in need, with the RSPCA receiving very few new impounded animals through its doors each month.
Ten years ago an average 26 impounded animals were coming through the doors at Noosa each month, 10 years later that has declined to an average four per month, that’s an 85 per cent decrease in demand and a real win for animal welfare in the Noosa community.
RSPCA Queensland interim chief executive officer Kylie Sprott says, “Having so few roaming animals in the region is a great reflection of the animal welfare improvements that have been made in the region with our council partnership since 1993.”
The Noosa RSPCA team has effectively helped hundreds of animals every year across Queensland through adoption, fostering, education, and assisting other RSPCA locations with animal capacity, including their inspectorate services in the area.
“Our joint education efforts with Council across the years have meant more animals are staying in their forever homes and we have a region of more responsible pet owners. Which is something Noosa residents can be proud of.
“We congratulate the local community for taking such good care of their pets and thank the numerous dedicated RSPCA Queensland staff and volunteers who have run the local pound service over the past three decades,” says Ms Sprott.
Since 2002 Noosa RSPCA has seen more than 33,000 animals turn to RSPCA for help, found forever homes for 17,216 pets, placed 9684 animals in care from other RSPCA locations and helped reunite 4326 lost animals. They have raised $53,335 since 2020 from fundraising through raffles, donation boxes, garage sales and more to support the animals in our care and seen the Noosa community raise $31,814 for Cupcake Day since 2020 and $38,236 for Million Paws Walk.”
Noosa Council is exploring alternative animal impoundment options and will work closely with RSPCA Queensland to ensure a smooth transition to the new arrangements.
RSPCA Queensland will relinquish its lease of the Council site at Noosaville at the end of May.
“Council thanks RSPCA Queensland for its enduring commitment to the Noosa community and we are pleased to continue working together to keep promoting responsible pet ownership,” says Richard MacGillivray, Noosa Council’s director of development and regulation.
“Noosa Council looks forward to announcing new arrangements for the management of lost and impounded animals in the very near future.”
