10 Years of PetRescue

PetRescue is a growing national movement inspiring Australians to discover the joy and unconditional love a rescue pet brings. We believe there is a home for every rescue pet and enough love to save every life.

Driven by this belief, we created the PetRescue website and embraced social media to give homeless pets a voice and make adoption the first choice for all.;xNLx;;xNLx;Today, with the awesome support of our growing community of pet lovers, PetRescue has become Australia’s most visited charity website. Every day we bring pet seekers face-to-furry-face with thousands of adorable rescue pets from shelters and rescue groups nationwide, empowering Australians to save over 6,000 lives every month.;xNLx;;xNLx;We’ve come a long way, but still have far to go;xNLx;;xNLx;In Australia, around 40% of dogs and 80% of cats that enter pounds and shelters are killed because homes can't be found for them. That’s why we continue to offer our services for free and invest heavily to make it easy for potential adopters to find and save a rescue pet.;xNLx;;xNLx;But ultimately, our great nation of pet lovers holds the power to put this right. Working together, with compassion and passion for pets, we can save every healthy, treatable pet.

2004-02-01 00:00:00

Founded

We began PetRescue 10 years ago as three volunteers hoping to improve outcomes for companion animals...

2004-10-01 00:00:00

PetRescue website launch

We quietly launch the PetRescue website from a living room in the suburbs of Perth...

2004-12-01 00:00:00

PetRescue's first advertisment

Our very first advertisement and editorial gave us our first taste of media...

2005-10-03 00:00:00

Triple J Super Request

Rosie Beaton from Triple J's Super Request becomes one of our first celebrity supporters…

2006-09-05 00:00:00

Wil Anderson lends his support

Comedian Wil Anderson is a proud “cat person” and lends his support to our efforts...

2007-06-01 00:00:00

Interstate Rehoming Program

Jetpets comes on board to ensure distance is no barrier to happiness...

2007-06-08 00:00:00

Australians say ‘no’ to puppy farms

PetRescue launches the ‘Where do puppies come from?’ project...

2008-10-01 00:00:00

Top Dog in the media

Shel and the 2008 YEN Young Woman of the Year Award

2008-11-27 00:00:00

A pet is for life AND for Xmas!

The best Xmas gift any pet could receive is a loving home and we were determined to deliver.

2008-12-21 00:00:00

Triple J's Catapult 'Young Guns'

Shel features on Triple J's 'Young Guns' program to promote PetRescue...

10 Years of PetRescue

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