RESCUE pet organisations will visit PETstock Stawell from 10am to 2pm this Saturday. Their mission will be to help turn heartbreak into hope for orphaned animals as part of National Pet Adoption Day.
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The initiative, led by PETstock’s charity foundation PETstock Assist, in partnership with not-for-profit animal rescue organisation PetRescue, aims to raise awareness of pet adoption and encourage Australians to consider giving a rescue pet a forever home.
PetRescue co-founder Vickie Davy said educational events like pet adoption day show people that choosing to adopt a pet can deliver huge rewards.
“In most cases, pets end up in rescue through no fault of their own,” she said.
“The most common reasons can be traced back to owners’ lifestyle changes, health issues and the financial costs of owning a pet, as opposed to behavioural issues.
“The sad reality is rescue pets face a grim future without adoption, so by welcoming a rescue pet into your home you may be saving a life.
“Giving an animal a new lease of life is incredibly rewarding and they will thank you every day with unlimited love and affection.
“Adopting also allows people to find a pet most suited to their age, lifestyle and living arrangements.
“We have so many wonderful stories of rescue pets becoming a companion for someone living alone, a best buddy for an existing pet and even inspiring a career change.”
Ms Davy quit her corporate job 10 years ago to launch PetRescue.com.au, which connects animal welfare organisations and their rescue pets with those looking to add a new member to their family.
The site has grown to become the most visited charity website in Australia and has saved the lives of countless dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and even horses.
Since PetRescue was founded in 2004 the number of adopted pets has increased each year, including 81,000 in 2015 alone.
A recent national pet parent survey conducted by PETstock showed that 77 per cent of animal owners would consider adopting their next pet.
“We are strong advocates of pet adoption and through PETstock Assist we’re committed to supporting PetRescue to help find homes for rescue pets Australia wide,” PETstock chief executive officer Shane Young said.
Before joining their forever family, adopted pets are de-sexed, vaccinated and treated for parasites as well as having undergone a prior comprehensive veterinary and behaviour assessment.
Narelle O'Callaghan from PETstock Stawell said the business was looking forward to hosting the event.
