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.
We began PetRescue 10 years ago as three volunteers hoping to improve outcomes for companion animals...
We quietly launch the PetRescue website from a living room in the suburbs of Perth...
Our very first advertisement and editorial gave us our first taste of media...
Rosie Beaton from Triple J's Super Request becomes one of our first celebrity supporters…
Comedian Wil Anderson is a proud “cat person” and lends his support to our efforts...
Jetpets comes on board to ensure distance is no barrier to happiness...
PetRescue launches the ‘Where do puppies come from?’ project...
Shel and the 2008 YEN Young Woman of the Year Award
The best Xmas gift any pet could receive is a loving home and we were determined to deliver.
Shel features on Triple J's 'Young Guns' program to promote PetRescue...