For more information on adoption from the Bendigo RSPCA, call 5441 2209 or visit the shelter at 20 Pipers Lane, Bendigo. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to noon. Click here to visit the shelter's website.

For more information on adoption from the Castlemaine RSPCA, call 5472 5277 or visit the shelter at 24 Langslow Street, Castlemaine. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm and Friday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. Click here to visit the shelter's website.

Normal adoption fees: 

Canine four-legged friends: Puppy (aged under 4 months) $360; Dog $295; Senior dog (aged 7 years and over) no fee.

Feline four-legged friends: Kitten $170; Two kittens $240; Cat $90; Senior cat (aged 7 years and over) no fee.

Small animals: Rabbits and guinea pigs $60.

Poultry: Chickens and ducks $20.

LOST DOGS HOME 

For more information on adoption from The Lost Dogs Home Echuca, call 5480 3005 or visit the centre at 520 McKenzie Road, Echuca. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 10am – 5.30pm, Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 12.30pm and Sunday and public holidays 10am – 12noon (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Click here to visit the shelter’s website.

Adoption fees:

Kittens (up to 6 months of age): $180

Cats (6 months – 7 years): $95

Cats (7 years and over): Fee’s waived

Puppies (up to 6 months of age): $450

Dogs (6 months – 7 years): $300

Dogs (7 years and over): $50