No, this is not a dating advertisement but a new programme for pound dogs looking for a loving, forever home. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has launched a dog matching scheme where people wanting to adopt a certain size or breed of dog, can put themselves on a waiting list. Shelley Broadbent, council's foster care and adoption co-ordinator, said there had been many success stories resulting from the dog matching scheme. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's dog matching adoption schemeAll dogs for adoption have undergone a behavioural and temperament assessment by animal services officer. Before you ask about adopting a dog, think about the size, breed and how the dog will fit with your lifestyle.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2017 22:04 UTC