Push for pet adoption

by Metropol | May 13, 2026 8:33 am

Melanie Bracewell, comedian and co-host of The Cheap Seats, is lending her support to the Petstock Foundation this month to highlight the life-changing impact of pet adoption, and the challenges now facing rescue charities.

Are you interested in adopting a pet? With shelters increasingly feeling the pinch due to the soaring cost of living and demand continuing to rise, the Petstock Foundation is helping raise awareness and funds for animal shelters this month. As part of this, the Christchurch Bull Breeds Rescue Trust will be in Ferrymead, Rolleston and Shirley Petstock stores on 23 May to answer questions about adopting a pet.

With the SPCA caring for more than 30,000 animals across New Zealand each year, and less than 10% of funding coming from government sources, charities are increasingly reliant on adoption fees and public donations to bridge the gap between the true cost of care and available funding.

The Petstock Foundation aims to raise $170,000 across New Zealand and Australia through in-store and online donations, and sales of its ‘Buddy’ plush pet toys. The money raised will support 230+ grassroots rescue partners and reduce pressure on rescue and rehoming services. To help out, donate to the Petstock Foundation either in-store or online, or purchase a plush Buddy pet toy.

Visit www.petstock.co.nz/adopt.

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