Rabbits would have to be among the cutest creatures on earth, with their adorable floppy ears, soft fur and sweet natures, however they often get treated very cruelly by us humans. We experiment on them, test our cosmetics on them and farm them for their meat and fur. The kind people at Freedom for Farmed Rabbits (FFR) are trying to improve the lot of rabbits by raising awareness about their plight, especially those that are factory farmed. They investigate and bear witness to the conditions on these farms, where [...]

This month we’d like to bring your attention to the wonderful work done by 2nd Chance Cat Rescue, an organisation run solely by volunteers in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It was founded in 2011 and is dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned, stray and feral kittens and cats in need of a loving home. So far they have re-homed over 700 cats and kittens. If you’re able to help out by making a donation or becoming a foster carer, please visit their website. 2nd Chance Cat [...]

Last week I had the privilege of meeting and interviewing the Honourable Mark Pearson MLC. Mark was elected to the NSW Legislative Council last year as a representative of the Animal Justice Party (AJP) and before that he was the Executive Director of Animal Liberation. Below is an edited version of our interview. Can you start by telling me a bit about when and how the AJP came about? MP: About 6 years ago I was contacted by Maryland Wilson from the Australian Wildlife Protection Council who had been talking to [...]

Australian Working Dog Rescue (AWDRI) was founded by husband and wife team Di and Carey Edwards and is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of working dog breeds, including cattle dogs, kelpies, border collies and koolies. They rescue dogs from pounds all across Australia and abide by the philosophy that no animal should be euthanised because of a lack of working ability, commitment or space in a council pound. You can find out more about AWDRI and the wonderful work they do here. If you’re looking for a canine [...]

This month we’d like to bring your attention to an amazing animal rescue group called Paws for Thought (PFT) run by a husband and wife team in Sydney. Paws for Thought is unique in that it focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs with special needs, or as they are affectionately referred to by PFT founders, the Crusties and Wobblies. Most PFT dogs arrive in care with a range of medical issues. While in care, any acute medical issues are resolved while treatment plans for any ongoing [...]

There are so many incredible groups out there doing amazing work by fostering and rehoming abandoned animals. These days at the dog park you’re just as likely to hear people discussing which rescue group they got their pooch from as which breeder they used. We want to sing their praises and help out where we can by featuring a pet of the month that is looking for a forever home. Our featured pet this month is the adorable Cooper who is being cared for by No Kill Pet Rescue, a [...]