About the shelter Based in Sydney, Australia, CatRescue 901 is a rescue organisation that was first established in 2005. The group was formed with the main intention of rescuing cats to be euthanised in council pounds, as well as taking in stray cats found within the local community. CatRescue 901 is known for their desexing… Continue reading CatRescue 901
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Northern Rivers Animal Services
About the shelter Commencing operations in October 2001, the Northern Rivers Animal Services (NRAS) is a volunteer-run, self-funded charity institution that provides foster care and the opportunity for pound-surrendered dogs and cats to find stable, loving, and permanent homes. As one of the larger organisations looking after the welfare of companion animals between the coastal… Continue reading Northern Rivers Animal Services
Kiki’s Safe Haven
About the shelter Kiki’s Safe Haven Animal Rescue (Kiki’s Safe Haven) is a small animal rescue group in Western Sydney. Founded in 2012 by Laura, the veterinary nurse has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming a variety of companion animals with the assistance of a dedicated group of foster carers. The group is named in loving… Continue reading Kiki’s Safe Haven
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary
About the shelter Run from founder Anne Young’s 200-acre property just outside the small Victorian town of Gordon (about 95 kilometres west of Melbourne), Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary (HSES) is heaven on earth for malnourished and maltreated horses that Anne and her passionate animal loving volunteers have rehabilitated and advocated for since 2014. The sanctuary… Continue reading Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary
Horse Rescue Australia Inc.
About the shelter Founded close to 40 years ago by Sally Davies, Horse Rescue Australia Inc. (HRA) was established in 1986 when she had taken in SJ and Gumdrop, two malnourished and injured horses that were cruelly handled. To bring people’s attention to the sad plight of these two horses, Sally co-produced a newspaper which… Continue reading Horse Rescue Australia Inc.
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue
About the shelter Operating mainly out of Blackburn, a suburb of Melbourne, Homeless Hounds is a volunteer-run rescue group that rescues throughout Australia. The community-based foster care network was co-founded by animal enthusiast, Susan Taylor. She now runs the charity out of her Blackburn home for more than 10 years since it was founded in… Continue reading Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue
Home At Last Senior Dog Rescue Inc.
About the shelter In the animal rescue world, senior pets often find themselves with the shortest end of the stick, tragically often the last to be chosen and the very first on the euthanised list. As dogs age, taking care of them can be more difficult at times, but this does not mean that they… Continue reading Home At Last Senior Dog Rescue Inc.
Heading for Home: Central Victorian Animal Rescue
About the shelter A small rescue group located in the Macedon Ranges area deep in the heart of Central Victoria, Heading for Home: Central Victorian Animal Rescue (HfHCVAR) was founded in April 2010 to help rehome local dogs and cats that have found themselves on death row at local pounds. Made up of a handful… Continue reading Heading for Home: Central Victorian Animal Rescue
Harmony Reins
About the shelter Although a small not-for-profit charity, Harmony Reins Animal Haven has big dreams! Originally founded in March 2011 by Catherine Grayson, Harmony Reins began as a spark of inspiration from a Bull Mastiff/Shepherd cross rescued dog that she named Zeek. Zeek had opened Grayson’s eyes to the plight of countless animals that have… Continue reading Harmony Reins
Gumtree Greys
About the shelter As the Usain Bolts of the canine world, greyhounds are renowned for their great athletic abilities. As such, thousands of them are bred both legally and illegally in Australia to provide contestants for the local and international animal racing industries. The industry itself has admitted to killing thousands of healthy dogs each… Continue reading Gumtree Greys