Help our pets to find their furever homes in 2021
NOTICEBOARD
Welcome to Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption
Every life is precious to us. We have a No Kill Policy
PO Box 434, Sylvania NSW 2224, [email protected]
(the phone number for Wires is 1300 094 737 to report injured wildlife)
UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT SURRENDERS AS WE DO NOT OPERATE A BRICKS & MORTAR SHELTER AND HAVE NO AVAILABLE FOSTER CARERS.To donate online, or leave a bequest please click below
Your generous donation will help to save more lives and help to pay for much needed vet treatment
For information on how to leave a bequest, go to our Make a Donation page or click the above link to GiveNow PLEASE SUPPORT SYDNEY PET RESCUE & ADOPTION’S
2021 FLOOD EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR THE ANIMALS
Please help us to help them by donating, thank you for your support
BSB 112 879, Account 456 837 415
Please identify as FLOOD and your surname.
Visit our Facebook page for more details click here
HELP NEEDED
Can you help us promote our Chuffed campaign to raise funds for our:
FLOOD EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR THE ANIMALS?
Could you help us by sharing on your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter?
Could you spare a $5 taxable donation to support animals, their carers and rescuers in the flood devastated areas? Every little bit helps.
On behalf of the animals, thank you for your support. x
Grateful thanks from SPRA and their pets to Elanco for their generous donation of Comfortis & Milbemax. Thank you so much.
SPR&A would like to give a big thank you to Nestle Purina for their
generous donation of several pallets of cat food, and some litter. Thank
you so much.
Short term foster carers always needed
Can you offer your home for short term care, for one or more cats whilst their current carers are away?
Can you offer your home for short term care, for one or more cats whilst their current carers are away?
If you would like to help, please contact Michelle for more information.
0403 254 960, or email [email protected]
Many thanks, your help is greatly appreciated.
URGENT FUNDS NEEDED - CAN YOU HELP US ?
We are asking for help from our generous supporters, If you can spare any amount it will be greatly appreciated as we are in urgent need of funds to enable us to keep operating.
We have been hit with unexpected large vet bills totalling over $25,000 for several of our cats.
We have been hit with unexpected large vet bills totalling over $25,000 for several of our cats.
We will continue to provide all the vet care they need even though the funds may have to come from our own pockets. Their health and well-being are our top priority.
Please, if you are able to help us with any size donation that would be so wonderful. Thank you. (Click on the link below to donate and get an instant receipt)
Please, if you are able to help us with any size donation that would be so wonderful. Thank you. (Click on the link below to donate and get an instant receipt)
If you are interested in adopting or fostering one of our pets,
Please complete one of the following forms
Cat Match adoption Application.doc
Please complete one of the following forms
Cat Match adoption Application.doc
Dog Match Adoption Application.doc Note we currently have no dogs or puppies available.
Foster Carer Application Form.doc
Please print & distribute our pets posters to help them find homes
Foster Carer Application Form.doc
Please print & distribute our pets posters to help them find homes
Shopping online ? Save money and support us at the same time
with SHOPNATE
with SHOPNATE
You can do your online shopping and support us at no cost to yourself. How cool is that? Simply join to support us at Shopnate . You can find discounts and special offers once you have joined.
Whether
you are buying presents, clothes, books, hotel rooms, whatever it may
be, you can raise a free donation for Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption
Inc.
There are over 400 retailers registered with Shopnate,
including menulog, Asos, The Iconic, Adairs, Deals Direct, Expedia,
Strawberrynet & Booktopia and all have agreed to donate a percentage
of what you spend to Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption Inc to say thank
you for shopping with them.
Join Shopnate here https://www.shopnate.com.au/cause/sydney-pet-rescue-adoption-inc
"Your support will help us continue our life saving work and give lost and abandoned animals a voice"
"We?d love it if you would also share this exciting opportunity with family and friends who like to shop"
Here?s how it works.
You Shop - Go to https://www.shopnate.com.au/cause/sydney-pet-rescue-adoption-inc
and join. Then search for the retailer you would like to shop with and
click through to the retailer to make your purchase. This tells the
retailer you came from Shopnate.
They Donate - Retailers pay a commission and it is given automatically to us.
Everyone Smiles
Shopnate will let you know (usually within 24hours) the amount you
have raised and Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption Inc now has extra
funds to do our good work.
Shopping via Shopnate won't cost you a
single cent more and sometimes even less. There are no catches and no
hidden charges so start supporting us today
Thank you for your support.
New FOSTER CARERS ARE NEEDED NOW
OR NEW FUREVER HOMES
OR NEW FUREVER HOMES
for the pets listed below
Please call Michelle if you can help : 0403 254 960.
Please complete form
Foster Carer Application Form.doc
Please complete form
Foster Carer Application Form.doc"CAN YOU FOSTER ME PLEASE ? I'm only shy till I get to know you"
Would you like to share your home and love with Possum? She is looking for a female foster carer that has time to become her friend. Please help so she does not have to go into boarding care.
Possum needs a quiet home, with no men or young children, though possibly one gentle cat. Possum is scared of men and she is rather timid till she gets to know you, but is a lovely girl once she settles in with you.
Izzy is a tiny little short-haired dark tortoiseshell with big green eyes and a fiery orange stripe down her nose. She is a delicate and softly spoken little thing who enjoys being with people. While she can be a little timid with new people she quickly warms up to everyone and loves a good pat, cuddle and ear scratch.
Foster carer needed
His current carer says - Domino is an incredibly affectionate and placid cat. He adores company and likes to be cuddled and stroked. He has a gorgeous soft, long and fluffy coat and appreciates a brush once a week. He has the calmest temperament of any cat that I have met and likes to follow you everywhere you go. At bed time he walks himself to his bedroom and waits anxiously to be tucked in and kissed good night. He is best suited for a family who is happy to pay him attention and in return will be by your side and be a beautiful companion.
Domino seems to have the traits of a Turkish Van, as you can see from this article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Van .
SUBSIDISED DE-SEXING
Please be responsible and desex your pets now.
If you are on a low income & need financial assistance to de-sex your pet, contact one of the below organisations-
If you are on a low income & need financial assistance to de-sex your pet, contact one of the below organisations-
Carol at DABS http://www.dabs.org.au/desexinghelpnswonly.htm
Ph 9758 1169, 0410 298 969 or click here to email carol
NDN (National Desexing Network)
http://www.ndn.org.au/apply-for-low-cost-desexing.html
St George/Sutherland branch of AWL - ring 0400 293 558
Please spread the word to make sure that all pets are desexed!
Please help to cut down the high euthanasia rate of healthy but unwanted pets in pounds.
Ph 9758 1169, 0410 298 969 or click here to email carol
NDN (National Desexing Network)
http://www.ndn.org.au/apply-for-low-cost-desexing.html
St George/Sutherland branch of AWL - ring 0400 293 558
Please spread the word to make sure that all pets are desexed!
Please help to cut down the high euthanasia rate of healthy but unwanted pets in pounds.
PLEASE ADOPT YOUR NEXT PET FROM A POUND OR RESCUE SHELTER
Once loved, now abandoned at the pound, so many beautiful animals
"We only get 7 days from the date listed to find a home if not micro-chipped, or 14 days if chipped.
If not adopted or rescued, we are then put to sleep at the pound
Note - Surrendered pets can be euthanased at any time..
If you see one that you are interested in, please contact the pound ASAP as tomorrow may be too late
Check this link to Dogz Online forum for more details & photos from several pounds
http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?act=SF&s=&f=30
If you see one that you are interested in, please contact the pound ASAP as tomorrow may be too late
Check this link to Dogz Online forum for more details & photos from several pounds
http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?act=SF&s=&f=30
"PLEASE GIVE US A 2nd CHANCE TO LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER ! "
Jul'09 - In memory of Wendy Woodbridge our grateful thanks for her generous bequest to us and to other rescue groups. We and all the needy rescue animals give a grateful thank you and will always remember your kindness.
Use this hashtag to end live exports
SPRA promotes the prevention of cruelty to animals.
SPRA strongly opposes Live Export, and we stand in solidarity with other animal welfare and animal protection organisations, in speaking out, and condemning Live Export.
Please help spread the word, and help get these hash tags trending. Thank you for your support.
Michelle Alber- President, SPRA.
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THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who believes, as we do, that every life is precious and who has supported us with our mission to rescue and re-home as many pets from Death Row as possible. We are very grateful for your support.
Please check our web site to see how your donation has benefited our rescued pets.
Please come along and take a stroll through our pages to see our rescue pets available for adoption. Most have come from Death Rows at pounds where they were abandoned to their fate.
We have lots of beautiful, friendly rescued pets who are looking for loving fur-ever homes.
Maybe your new best friend is here waiting for you. just a click away !
If you would like to send a gift donation to a particular pet in care, please advise when making the donation and we will acknowledge your kindness in the pet's listing.
oxoxoxoxox
Quick Links-To view our lovely rescued Pets available for adoption catskittens dogspuppies
Click on 'Give Now' Logo to donate
Your donation will help our rescue & rehabilitation costs, Thank you so much
Charity Tick of approval
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission's (ACNC) 2015
Public Trust and Confidence research showed that support of charities
is closely entwined with trust, and that charities are the third most
trusted group on Australia (behind doctors and the police). When the
ACNC's role as the charity regulator was explained to research survey
respondents, their trust in Australia's charities grew significantly.
As
a result, the ACNC has introduced a charity verification ‘tick’ which
shows that an organisation is “transparent and accountable by
highlighting their presence on the ACNC Charity Register”.
It is
hoped the charity tick will have a positive effect on public trust and
confidence in the charity sector, with donors being able to instantly
recognise a charity that is well governed, reputable and worthy of
public donations registered. Sydney Pet Rescue & Adoption Inc.is
proud to warrant and display the ‘tick’!
Read more about the ACNC charity tick here.
For info: We have removed the notation "member society of WSPA" from our footer. In June 2014 they disbanded and are now 'World Animal Protection' and have no member societies.
Flawed temperament tests are killing dogs and cats
A pretty calico cat named Freya recently lost her life. Why? Because her council’s shelter uses inaccurate assessment methods.
Freya was a young, stray cat who was being fed by a family who loved her, and was socialised to people.
She was impounded by the council and, when scanned, no microchip was detected.
Unfortunately for Freya, the council’s shelter assesses cats as soon as they arrive. (They also use the dangerous ‘live or die’ temperament test for dogs, instead of continuous assessment).
They incorrectly classed her as ‘feral’ and she was killed soon after arriving. No chance to display her true personality. No chance of a loving home.
When the family found out, they were devastated. They knew how loving Freya was.
Sadly, what happened to Freya isn’t uncommon. Research has found that cats need at least 72 hours after intake before their true sociability can be assessed.
Burnt by this experience, the family made sure that her sister, Bree, had a different outcome. They asked a rescue group to save Bree from the council pound if they weren't going to include her in their adoption program.
Although Bree was initially more frightened than Freya, by Day 3 she was rolling on her back and seeking affection. Bree now has a bright future ahead of her.
How does your council’s pound or shelter assess dogs’ and cats’ personalities? Do they use the lethal and unreliable ‘assessment on intake’ for cats and ‘temperament test’ for dogs? Or are they using evidence-based methods?
Emeritus Professor Jacquie Rand,
Executive Director & Chief Scientist
Australian Pet Welfare Foundation
A pretty calico cat named Freya recently lost her life. Why? Because her council’s shelter uses inaccurate assessment methods.
Freya was a young, stray cat who was being fed by a family who loved her, and was socialised to people.
She was impounded by the council and, when scanned, no microchip was detected.
Unfortunately for Freya, the council’s shelter assesses cats as soon as they arrive. (They also use the dangerous ‘live or die’ temperament test for dogs, instead of continuous assessment).
They incorrectly classed her as ‘feral’ and she was killed soon after arriving. No chance to display her true personality. No chance of a loving home.
When the family found out, they were devastated. They knew how loving Freya was.
Sadly, what happened to Freya isn’t uncommon. Research has found that cats need at least 72 hours after intake before their true sociability can be assessed.
Burnt by this experience, the family made sure that her sister, Bree, had a different outcome. They asked a rescue group to save Bree from the council pound if they weren't going to include her in their adoption program.
Although Bree was initially more frightened than Freya, by Day 3 she was rolling on her back and seeking affection. Bree now has a bright future ahead of her.
How does your council’s pound or shelter assess dogs’ and cats’ personalities? Do they use the lethal and unreliable ‘assessment on intake’ for cats and ‘temperament test’ for dogs? Or are they using evidence-based methods?
Emeritus Professor Jacquie Rand,
Executive Director & Chief Scientist
Australian Pet Welfare Foundation
FESTIVE FOODS CAN BE FATAL
It may be hard to resist a pleading face, but it could save your pet’s life.
Festive foods are among some of the most dangerous for animals to consume. So before you drop a titbit under the table, think about what it could do to your pet’s health.
click here to view the full article by RSPCA, it may just save your pet's life.
It may be hard to resist a pleading face, but it could save your pet’s life.
Festive foods are among some of the most dangerous for animals to consume. So before you drop a titbit under the table, think about what it could do to your pet’s health.
click here to view the full article by RSPCA, it may just save your pet's life.
A big thank you to PETstock Alexandria for their wishing tree to raise money for us. Purrs & x x x
A big thank you to Kristy and George from Petcare 2000 Warehouse Caringbah for making us their charity of the month for December 2017! They raised $264.25 Our cats are very purrleased indeed!
FOSTER CARERS NEEDED
Do you know someone who would like some companionship and lives in a quiet household who could open their heart to a cat who just wants to be treated with a little kindness?
Do you have experience with timid cats and enjoy the rewarding experience which comes from fostering a rescue cat, giving them love and attention and seeing them come out of their shell and snuggle up with you for cuddles and pats?
We are urgently seeking new foster carers to join us, both short term and ongoing, for a number of gorgeous cats, some of whom are naturally outgoing and a few who are shy and just need a little extra kindness and patience.
Do you know someone who would like some companionship and lives in a quiet household who could open their heart to a cat who just wants to be treated with a little kindness?
Do you have experience with timid cats and enjoy the rewarding experience which comes from fostering a rescue cat, giving them love and attention and seeing them come out of their shell and snuggle up with you for cuddles and pats?
We are urgently seeking new foster carers to join us, both short term and ongoing, for a number of gorgeous cats, some of whom are naturally outgoing and a few who are shy and just need a little extra kindness and patience.
Looking for drivers to transport pets
Do you have some spare time? We are looking for transport volunteers that we can call on in need. Sometimes to take pets to the vet, or to move them between carers etc.
If you would like to offer your services, we would be very grateful.
Please complete the following form Volunteer Applicaton Form.doc
for more information please contact Maryanne on 0403 908 334
Many thanks if you can help
Would you like to sponsor one of our foster pets?
Choose one from our cats available page
This is a great way to help if you are unable to foster or adopt. You can help towards the cost of your sponsored pet’s food, flea/wormer and medical expenses which can be quite expensive.
Full
sponsorship - $40 per month
Half sponsorship - $20 per month.
Sponsorships are tax deductible.
Sponsorship enquiries, please click here to email Michelle
You can make a monthly donation online at
enter your name and the name of the pet you would like to sponsor,.
Your sponsorship will be noted in the pet's listing.
Thank you so much if you can help
Our grateful thanks to Royal Canin for their generous ongoing support of SPRA with dog and cat food.
A big thank you to Puss 'n' Boots Boarding Cattery for their subsidising the emergency boarding of our cats and kittens.
Located at 664 Old Northern Road, Dural
PH: 9651 1401 http://www.pussnboots.com.au/
Located at 664 Old Northern Road, Dural
PH: 9651 1401 http://www.pussnboots.com.au/
Donations towards boarding costs are gratefully appreciated
The dangers (& cost) of being an outdoor cat
Click here to read Sylvie's story
Click here to read Sylvie's story