Free desexing programs needed in Hunter Region to ease soaring dog and cat rescues, Dog Rescue Newcastle says

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July 2 2022 - 11:30am
Rescued: Regina Ray, a volunteer rescuer with Dog Rescue Newcastle, with Maggie the border collie, who is available for adoption. Picture: Simone De Peak
Rescued: Regina Ray, a volunteer rescuer with Dog Rescue Newcastle, with Maggie the border collie, who is available for adoption. Picture: Simone De Peak

Publicly-funded desexing programs are needed to curb an upsurge in animals being surrendered to pounds and shelters, Dog Rescue Newcastle president Sue Barker says.

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Damon Cronshaw

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