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PetRescue

PetRescue works to support Australian rescue organisations in saving animals lives and enabling all Australians to discover the joy and unconditional love a rescue pet brings.  PetRescue runs many innovative programs and services that can be offered for free to thousands of pet adopters and rescue organisations Australia wide.
These programs include bringing thousands of rescue pets face-to-face with thousands of potential adopters every day.

 

In partnership to numerous pet stores, PetResue is able to deliver millions of dollars’ worth of free pet food to rescue pets across the country.  They also provide support by arranging Pet Adoption days, direct-from-pound adoptions, free flights for pets in need, distribution of pet care essentials for rescue pets and programs to help pets that find it harder than most to find love – including pets in their senior years and pets with disabilities or special needs.


Bunderra Foundation was pleased to offer a significant donation to PetRescue. We personally have found wonderful family pets through this great organisation and strongly support its cause.  Everyone should consider bringing a rescue pet into their lives at some point.

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Incredible results for the year! 

January 2025

In 2024, 68,762 lucky pets listed on PetRescue found their loving home through the free adoption platform. There are so many lovely and heartwarming adoption stories of

pets. It's hard to choose just one but we thought that Lucifers face was too cute not

to share his story. 

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Newlyweds, Brendan and Felicia started searching PetRescue, and it wasn’t long before they came across handsome big boy Lucifer. 

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“We met him and just knew. He was doing his own thing at first, then he was all over us, and Felicia started crying! That’s when I was like, we’ve got a dog!

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We took him home that day. Within ten minutes, he just knew it was his home. Ever since he’s just been the most amazing dog. I couldn’t ask for a better dog. “He’s completely changed our lives. He’s definitely gotten a lot more attached to us, and is getting more and more attached to us each day. It relieves so much stress for both of us just having him there. He knows when you’re stressed or upset, or happy, and he kind of adjusts to your level - he’s one of a kind! He’s the perfect personality for both me and Felicia.

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Brendan says to anyone considering adopting a pet; 

“Don’t think about it. Just do it! You won’t regret it. You can just tell that rescue dogs know they’re getting a second chance and appreciate it, and that makes us feel really good. I think they’re more loving.”

   

Incredible results for the year! 

August 2024

Some amazing statistics from Pet Rescue to round up the last financial year!

We are so proud to be supporting this wonderful charity that can achieve

such amazing results for all those pets in need. 

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- 64,554 homeless pets find a loving home!

- 59.9 MILLION pet profile views online

- 213 pets prevented from entering the system

- $580,000 of food and product donations delivered to

rescue communities across Australia 

- PetRescue were able to respond to 886 crisis calls for help,

providing options for people with pets experiencing hardship 

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That means every hour -

7+ pets found love and were adopted via PetRescue

10.5 Enquires were sent by people wanting to adopt a pet

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Absolutely wonderful results, well done PetResucue!

   

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Humans for Humans - Crisis Care Support 

July 2024

Through their free online helpdesk, Pet Rescue's team assists people who are hospitalised, homeless, experiencing financial hardship and victims of domestic violence. Not only do they connect them with local organisations that offer outreach, crisis support services and safe short-term accommodation for their pets, Pet Rescue often work to find creatively tailored solutions to meet people’s personal needs.

 

They are currently in the process of expanding their national database to ensure their team is set up to extend their full support and provide relevant referrals to those in need. On average, they receive 175 enquiries a week, requiring a dedicated team to triage the requests so that every enquiry receives the advice and assistance they need.

 

In May 2024 alone, they received over 400 enquiries with over 22% of these being for Crisis Care and 12% for Pet Transport Program requests. 

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 2020 - 2024

This vital program provides a compassionate solution for pet owners facing unforeseen circumstances that prevent them from continuing to care for their pets. Instead of the distressing option of surrendering their beloved companions to a shelter, Pet Rescue facilitate a seamless transition to new, loving homes.

 

This not only minimizes stress for the animals but also helps prevent overcrowding in shelters. The demand for Home 2 Home has been steadily increasing, and Pet Rescue are committed to meeting this growing need. We are pleased that our continued support is assisting Pet Rescue to expand this essential program and continue to offer a lifeline to pets and their owners during difficult times. 

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Success of Digital Innovation

June 2021

Pet Rescue has been hugely successful due to their digital innovation.  In their most ambitious plan yet, they are leveraging their greatest strengths as the digital innovators and disruptors of animal welfare to develop a whole raft of positive solutions that will ultimately keep pets safe. Most pets that enter the pound system are killed without ever being listed for adoption, as the vast majority of pounds don't have a rehoming program.

 

Pet Rescue wants to change that and ensure pets are given the chance of finding a new home via Australia's most visited charity website - PetRescue .com.au.   Woolworths has matched gifts to Pet Rescue for the last 7 days in June, so our donation will effectively be doubled with the help of Corporate Australia.

The Reach 

December 2019

Pet Rescue has achieved some amazing results in the last twelve months and saw 60,633,967 profiles being viewed on their website.

 

Here are some of the other effects from their continuing work:

69,070 rescue pets were rehomed.

650 pets adopted on National Pet Adoption day in February

$512,00.00 of food was donated and distributed. 

 

Pet Rescue is incredibly grateful for the support they have received from corporate partners such as Woolworths,          Mars Petcare and PETstock.

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The Impact of Kindness

October 2018

PetRescuse has recently celebrated its 14th birthday and is Australia’s most visited charity website.  With the kind support and generosity of Individuals, Companies and Corporate Sponsorships PetResuce is able to deliver millions of dollars worth of goods and services to community rescue organisations and helps to save the lives of thousands of rescue pets every year.

 

Through their website 456 enquires are sent every day and an amazing 225 pets are adopted every day!

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Please visit their website to learn more about their news, happy stories, vital programs and services. While you are visiting perhaps you may take the opportunity to make a donate yourself or even begin to search for your new companion, there are thousands of cute little souls listed who need a loving home.  Together we can help to create more positive outcomes for homeless pets.

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