Discover the Paw-Fect Match, as Mars and Lort Smith Adoption Centre Cover 50 Percent of Pet Adoption Fees This Weekend Only
Find a loving companion of the pet variety this weekend, as a global adoption drive lands in Melbourne with unconditional connection on its mind.
Let's face it, finding human companionship isn't always easy. But rather than deleting and re-installing dating apps every week, perhaps welcoming the company of a compatible pet is just the connection you need. And with Mars hosting its Global Adoption Weekend in Australia this weekend only, discovering a match made in heaven is remarkably simple.
In partnership with Campbellfield's Lort Smith Adoption Centre, the pair are helping matchmake pet parents and furry friends, with Mars covering 50 percent of the adoption fee from Saturday, October 4–Sunday, October 5. Meanwhile, the rest is covered by the adopter, representing a responsible commitment to pet ownership.
According to Mars, research shows nearly one in three Australians regularly feel lonely. Fortunately, pet ownership goes some way to addressing this growing concern, as 88% of Australian pet parents report that owning a pet improves their mental health and combats isolation through companionship.
"Adopting a shelter pet doesn't just change one life, it transforms two," says Sarah McCartney, Mars Pet Nutrition Corporate Affairs Director. "This initiative celebrates that powerful connection, offering adopters a personalised matching experience that aligns with their lifestyle, ensuring the best possible start for both pet and pet parent."
Founded in 1936, Lort Smith has been a pioneering voice in animal care, supporting more than a million animals throughout its history. Today, it receives around 40 animals every day, with rising cost-of-living pressures contributing to an increase in the number of pets surrendered each year. That means there are always animals in need of loving pet parents.
Whether you're looking for one-on-one companionship with a dough-eyed pooch or a proudly independent cat, the team at Lort Smith is on hand to help you make the perfect match. "Since adopting Rocky earlier this year, I've noticed a huge boost in my wellbeing," said new pet parents Olivia and Scott. "He is more than a pet, and such a great shining light."
Mars' Global Adoption Weekend is happening from Saturday, October 4–Sunday, October 5, at Lort Smith Adoption Centre, 25/35 Berwick Rd, Campbellfield. Head to the website for more information.
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