Bouncy little Kita has found her fur-ever home thanks to the efforts of Domestic Animal Services (DAS).

Kita’s new owner, Liam, said many of his friends had chosen to adopt a rescue and when looking for a dog himself, adopting from DAS just made sense.

“I wanted an active dog and when I read Kita’s blurb on an ACT Government Facebook post, I knew she would be great for my lifestyle,” Liam said.

“After sending my enquiry, DAS were really responsive. I was able to meet Kita within a few days and the rangers were so excited to see her find a new home. They genuinely cared.”

Rehoming is a core part of DAS’ work and it’s a passion for rangers and staff. The team rehomes an impressive 98 per cent of stray and abandoned dogs.

“Adopting from DAS is a great idea because these dogs need a home. Dogs can feel that you want them in your life, and they appreciate that, especially after being in a shelter environment,” Liam said.

Entering a new environment can be overwhelming for many rescue dogs. DAS recognises this and makes the adoption process smooth by providing information and advice to help you settle your new pup into your home. Physical and mental enrichment play an important role in reducing any unwanted behaviour and increasing a dog’s quality of life.

“Kita now comes around Lake Tuggeranong with me all the time, has sleepovers with my kids and she loves road trips, she’s already clocked up a couple hundred kilometres,” Liam said.

Whether you’re looking to adopt, register your dog or learn more about dog exercise areas in the ACT head to the City Services website.

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