Giant Poster For Giant Kitten Overcrowding Problem

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GIANT POSTER FOR A GIANT PROBLEM


With 1,000 kittens currently being cared for by RSPCA NSW, 1,000 responsible new owners are urgently

needed.  


It’s a giant problem, so RSPCA NSW has placed a giant poster around Sydney’s CBD and outer suburbs. You’ve

seen lost and found posters taped to telegraph poles with telephone tags along the bottom? RSPCA NSW has

employed the same concept, just on a much grander scale. In fact, it’s over 28m long and fits 1,000 telephone

tags along the bottom. The poster will be moved around to various high traffic areas in the CBD and beyond

on Wednesday 23 December, in an attempt to get as many people as possible to adopt a cat.


These kittens are just part of RSPCA’s annual Christmas Crisis. Every festive season, over 3,000 unwanted

dogs, cats, kittens and puppies are surrendered throughout the State. RSPCA NSW is asking that people open

their hearts this Christmas and adopt a pet. 

“In the past, the RSPCA has shunned pets as presents at Christmas but in recent years this thinking has

changed. Now more than ever, we advocate that potential adopters consider before committing,” said RSPCA

NSW CEO, Steve Coleman. 

“Adopting a pet at this time of year to someone who fully understands the commitment and responsibility of

pet ownership is often timely, as many people are on leave and have the extra time to acclimatise the new

family member into their lives. We certainly do not advocate pets as surprise gifts, but if considering a new

pet this Christmas, please consult our staff and adopt an RSPCA pet. We have dogs, cats, puppies, kittens,

pocket pets (and more!) in need of loving, forever homes.” 

All RSPCA animals have undergone health and temperament checks to make sure that they will make great

pets and have been vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and desexed. RSPCA staff can also give general pet

care advice. 

If you see the oversized poster in the streets of Sydney, tear off a tag and help RSPCA NSW rehome 1,000

kittens this Christmas. 


See www.adoptapet.com.au for animals available for adoption.


For photo opportunities, the poster can be seen in the following locations:

10 am


Wednesday 23rd December Hyde Park near the Fountain 

11:30 am 

Wednesday 23rd December Martin Place – Macquarie St End 


Media Contact:

Melinda Wills McHugh, Acting RSPCA NSW Media Officer  

E: mmchugh@rspcansw.org.au 

M: 0413 622 020          www.rspcansw.org.au


22 December 2009 






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