The RSPCA's Weston Creek branch has been swamped this year, with over 700 animals taken in. The Society's Michael Linke says the facility is near breaking point. "Most of society is celebrating Christmas, and celebrating winding down, when in fact here at RSPCA we're zigzag up," he said."We're here every day over the Christmas/New Year period. Staff are not going to get a break."
Mr Linke says people who plan poorly for the holidays are more likely to abandon their pets because they have not organised a place for them to stay. "There’s a sample facility available in Canberra there's boarding facilities, there are people who will come to your home and sit your pets for you while you away," he said. "So we're begging the community to really look at the commercial options available to you before you make your travel plans."
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