Making Tails Wag,
One Rescue at a Time 🐾
At Happy Bubbles, we believe every dog deserves love, comfort and a fresh start. Across Australia, there are countless rescue centres and not-for-profit organisations doing the hard yards rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs in need.
We're proud to stand beside these unsung heroes by giving them the spotlight they truly deserve. Through our platform, we're helping raise awareness, drive donations and connect more people with these incredible causes, so that more wagging tails can find the safe, happy homes they were born for.
Because when our community supports those who care most, everyone wins - especially the dogs.
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Iron dog rescue
Iron Dog Rescue helps rehome Rottweilers by connecting owners and adopters, caring for surrendered or impounded dogs, and offering vet care, shelter and lifelong support for adopters.
Jades dog rescue
Jades Rescue is run by a group of volunteers Jades rescue all kind of dogs from the young to the old we rescue dogs from pounds and dogs that have been surrounded through no fault of their own to saving dogs from free sites.
Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc
Second Chance is a not-for-profit, community-based animal shelter powered by dedicated veterinary and animal welfare professionals, animal-loving volunteers and compassionate foster carers.
Diamond in the Ruff Rescue
Diamond in the Ruff Rescue is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs in need. They provide a safe haven for abandoned and neglected dogs, offering them a second chance at life.
North Queensland Animal Rescue
North Queensland Animal Rescue is a Cairns based registered charity and is run entirely by volunteers. We accept dogs in need of re-homing through private surrender and from council pounds throughout north Queensland.
Lost Dogs Home
The Lost Dogs’ Home is one of Australia’s largest animal shelters, providing care, shelter, and rehoming services for thousands of lost and abandoned dogs and cats each year. They also run community programs, veterinary services and advocate for responsible pet ownership.
SMART Animal Sanctuary & Rehoming Centre
We are a not for profit organisation that helps dogs out of pounds or surrenders. We get all their vet work complete and then rehome them into lifelong loving homes.
Geelong Animal Welfare Society
GAWS is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation providing best practice care, community education and re-homing programs. Established in 1956, our service offerings include an animal shelter and a veterinary clinic.
Pyrenees Animal rescue
We are a Victorian based volunteer animal rescue group that takes private surrenders and we save animals from pounds who may otherwise be euthanised. We are a foster care rescue and all of our animals are in private foster homes throughout Victoria.
RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Victoria is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and promoting their care and protection. Each year they rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of animals through their shelters and veterinary clinics, while their Inspectorate investigates more than 10,000 reports of animal cruelty across the state.
Save A Paw NT inc
We work closely with animal welfare groups, local councils and community members to provide a lifeline for animals in need. A big part of our work involves medical surrenders - animals surrendered to us with injuries or illnesses when their families can’t afford treatment.
Stray to Stay
Our mission is simple - to give every dog the chance to live a safe, healthy and loved life, while creating stronger bonds between pups and the people who care for them. Based in Far North Queensland, we are a volunteer-driven rescue organisation that steps in where help is needed most.
Bowen Collinsville Pet Rescue Inc
Whitsunday based registered charity, aiming to save abandoned and abused dogs and cats. Very small, 100% volunteer run and donation funded. No physical shelter, we try to find foster homes and provide all food and vetting for our animals until adoption.
Found Hearts
An animal rescue and welfare organisation with big ideas and big hearts. Our aim is to keep animals out of pounds and either in their own loving home or in a new one.
Lost and found pets Illawarra Inc
Lost and Found Pets Illawarra are a volunteer run registered charity reuniting and rescuing pets in the Illawarra region of NSW.
Greyhound Rescue
Greyhound rescue is dedicated to rehoming greyhounds from the racing industry and relies largely on fundraising and donations to meet the high costs of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming these special animals.
Enchanted Rescue
A foster-based animal rescue based in Melbourne & Surroundings VIC, dedicated to giving street cats, kittens, and at times dogs, a second chance at life. We focus on saving animals from pounds and vet clinics where they face euthanasia, providing them with vital veterinary care, rehabilitation, and the comfort of loving foster homes until they are ready for adoption.
No Pup Cleft Behind
We are a small not for profit rescue with a dedicated team of volunteers that perform around the clock care for puppies who are born with a cleft palate.
Northern Rivers Animal Services
NRAS is a self-funded, not-for-profit charity run predominantly by volunteers to rehome the lost, surrendered, abandoned and abused companion animals of the Northern Rivers on the Far North Coast of NSW.
Macintyre Animal and Pet Rescue
Maprescue shelter is run by volunteers 24/7. The Maprescue team is trying to save cats and dogs from unnecessary euthanasia, all animals are rehomed with all vet work done. We have been operating for 13 years.
Hunter Valley Animal Facility & Rehoming Centre
We’re very small and would appreciate the support to helping us grow, we have saved over 400 lives in our four years, run a last litter program and are dedicated to supporting our community as much as we can.
The Stay Foundation
A community-focused organisation dedicated to helping people and pets STAY together. At the heart of our work is the belief in the power of the human-animal bond, which offers emotional support, stability, and connection - especially for individuals experiencing hardship or crisis.
Hoomans Helping Hounds
Community matters. Every dog matters. Every hooman matters. We believe change is born in small acts of compassion, and when a community comes together, those small acts turn into something unstoppable.
Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS)
The Refuge is an independent, non-profit, charitable organisation with a regulated non-euthanasia policy. We also run education programmes for the community on responsible animal ownership.
Red collar rescue inc
We have been operating since 2008, caring for the unwanted pets from Bundaberg pound, and North Burnett pound. We are not breed specific, and don't shy away from the difficult jobs. We are entirely volunteer run, and rely solely on donations from the public.
Pets Of The Homeless
We work to help keep vulnerable people and their pets together, by alleviating the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship. We provide both hope and practical support to people at risk or experiencing homelessness.
Sydney Fox & Dingo Rescue
SFDR have helped rescue over 500 animals since 2012. We provide day-to-day care for 70-100 animals at our sanctuary and more through our foster care network and community outreach and assistance programs.
Zentopia Pet Rescue
We are a new all animal inclusive not-for-profit rescue helping to rescue & rehabilitate animals and find their forever homes along with fundraiser events helping spread awareness and educate the community.
Promising Paws Inc Dog Rescue
We’re dedicated to giving every dog a second chance through rehabilitation, foster care and responsible rehoming. Our team is made up of passionate volunteers who pour their hearts into every dog’s journey - from the moment they arrive to the day they find their forever home.
Saving Animals Matters
Saving Animals Matters is a self-funded, not-for-profit animal rescue based in Perth, Western Australia. We're a registered charity that is 100% volunteer-operated.
Perth Dingo Rescue Ltd
We are DGR Endorsed Australian Charity and Not-For-Profit Organisation Focusing on the Rescue, Rehabilitation, Rehoming and Education of Dingoes and Dingo Hybrids in Western Australia.
Homeless Hounds Animal Rescue
We are a not-for-profit rescue group that uses a community-based foster care network to house needy animals, while they receive veterinary care and training, and they are then carefully placed into appropriate homes.
Hoppys Place Rescue Inc
We are a volunteer-run, home-based haven inspired by Hoppy, a brave three-legged, deaf cat who proved that resilience can rewrite any story. Dedicated to animals with complex medical and behavioural needs, we work alongside fosters and vets to give every overlooked life not just a second chance, but the opportunity to truly thrive.
Happy Paws Haven Inc
We are Happy Paws Haven, a no-kill rescue dedicated to giving abandoned, mistreated, and surrendered animals a safe place to heal, no matter how long it takes. Since 2006, we've helped nearly 4,000 animals find loving homes while supporting our community through compassion, education, and unwavering care for every life that comes through our doors.
Karma's Place Rescue
We are a small, non profit, volunteer organisation, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re homing of animals in need. We aim to provide quality care to each animal, regardless of age, disability or breed.
My Local Catmmunity
We're a charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray cats, promoting responsible pet ownership, and supporting local community cat carers in Sydney.
Squishies Flat Faced Animal Rescue
We are a small, 100% volunteer-run organisation based in Victoria. Over the past 15 years we have been dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming brachycephalic (flat-faced) animals such as Persian cats, Pugs and French Bulldogs.
Lost, Found and Rescues needing homes Forster-Tuncurry
We are a small, self-funded rescue, relying on donations and my own savings to continue helping animals in need. Any support we receive means the world — it allows us to keep rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the animals who need it most.
SouthWest Animal Rescue Service (SWARS)
We are a cat rescue saving 1000s of sick, injured, and homeless street cats in one of the toughest areas. We provide, rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming for cats or kittens in the most dire circumstances.
Dougies Legacy Animal Rescue
We are a new animal welfare organisation and registered charity which I personally founded after many years working within the animal welfare/veterinary field. I recognised the desperate plight of homeless animals within my region so brought together a fabulous group of locals and former colleagues with the aim of rehoming as many homeless animals.
AnimAid Incorporated
We have brought together a fabulous group of locals and former colleagues with the aim of rehoming as many homeless animals, whilst ensuring they are going to responsible homes BUT also wanting to grow and work with matching lonely & vulnerable, community members with pets in need of homes and providing ongoing pet-care support.
Humane Animal Rescue
We are a 100% volunteer run, registered charity, We focus on proactive support and partnering with incredible organisations like yours is key to supporting animals.
South Coast Animal Rescue Inc & sanctuary
We are a small family run rescue for 40 years, we save mostly cruelty cases ranging from domestic to livestock rehabilitating them & find good forever families if they don’t find the loving family they stay with us for life & we help a little with wild life.
HOOFS2010 INCORPORATED
15 years working to save, advocate, rescue and record Australian wild horses known as Brumbies from inhumane culling practices. Offering life Sanctuary to any Brumbies that do not settle into domestic life, all horses rehomed are on a boomerang policy and return to care if the need arises.
Dunroamin Animal Rescue
We a compassionate network dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming homeless pets while promoting responsible pet ownership. Our philosophy is rooted in kindness, authenticity and transparency, always leading by example and striving to make a positive impact on both animals and people.
Qld Staffy and Amstaff Rescue
We are all about improving the lives of Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and their crosses in need of help. We do this by providing rescue, foster care, education, training support, and adoption into safe and loving homes.
Sweet Shepherd Rescue Australia Inc
This rescue organisation has been developed to rescue German shepherd dogs of all ages from being euthanised in pounds located across Australia.
Staffy and Bully Breed Rescue
We are a fully foster-based rescue group in Perth, WA and run entirely by volunteers. We are committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and responsible ownership of Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Bully Breed dogs, including cross breeds.
Taylor made trapping
I help reunite escaped pets, generally new adoptions with their owners and I trap abandoned dumped and terrified animals whose humans have failed them.
Homeless and Abused Animal Rescue Team
We are a not-for-profit animal rescue, run entirely by a small group of volunteers and based in Perth, WA. We receive no government funding so rely on the generosity of the general public to continue to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need.
Pet Medical Crisis
We receive between 30-40 desperate applications for help every week. PMC managers personally engage with every client to direct them to affordable veterinary care options, coordinate care and donate up to $1,000 per case to bring relief and smiles to pet parents, vets and our team every day.
One at a Time Pet Rescue Inc
Our rescue works primarily to safely rehome dogs and cats. We receive many requests to take in older dogs who usually need dentals as well as possible desex, vaccination and other surgeries before being put up for adoption.
Soquilichi Rescue Ranch
We do not turn away animals based on age, breed, or condition. We save the most at-risk death row pets, abandoned animals and neglected cases from shelters, farms, and hoarding. Every rescue gets a second chance at life, no matter their past.
Australian Pet Welfare Foundation
We are shifting the needle on pound and shelter intake and their animal management strategies, and encouraging moves away from enforcement and towards assistance, to help keep pets with loving owners.
Perth Chihuahua Rescue Inc
We are a very small specialised dog rescue based in Perth. We deal predominantly with Chihuahua and Chihuahua cross breeds. These little, often misunderstood dogs require special handling and attention as they do not do well in a pound or kennel environment
Life of Pikelet Rescue
We focus and specialise on rescuing, rehabbing and rehoming special needs puppies. Neonatal puppies born differently abled or with illness or injury. We are one of only 4 rescues in the country that specialise in this area of rescue.
Maneki Neko Cat Rescue
We are specifically focused on working collaboratively with the community, community groups, businesses and local councils to reduce cat euthanasia rates, increase reclaiming rates and increase re-homing rates.
Pound Patrol Rescue
We a registered charity and animal rescue organisation in NSW and we save dogs at high risk of euthanasia from pounds and shelters. Our rescue is run by volunteers and relies on public donations to fund its operations.
Unbound Angels Dog Rescue Inc
We are a small rescue in South Australia whose mission is to save dogs with special needs from euthanasia. We specialise in dogs that are deaf and/or blind, but we can also help dogs with neurological issues.
Animal Adoption Agency
It is our mission to end all unnecessary killings of our feline and canine friends. We provide a safe haven for all the animals surrendered to our Sydney shelter & we help find them a permanent loving, home.
Heart and Soul Rescue Inc
We focus on rescuing abandoned and neglected cats, and those that are living on the streets. Through our network of supportive veterinarians, volunteer foster carers and volunteers, we rehabilitate, socialise and adopt those cats to their loving forever homes.
Remote Animal Assistance
We work with remote Far North Queensland communities to improve animal and community wellbeing. Since 2022, we’ve rescued and rehomed over 300 animals and built strong partnerships with councils and local leaders.
Seniors and Silky Rescue
We are a small dog rescue group based in NSW, with over 20 years of on the ground experience behind us. We operate in a unique, family style with all carers, admin and volunteers working together to support our rescued dogs and their adopters.
Small Paws Animal Rescue
We do the big surgical cases, the hard ones, the ones people give up on. We have so many animals needing surgery that people can’t afford.
All 4 Paws Dog Rescue
We are a small group with a lot to offer. We rescue dogs of all ages and sizes, from pounds and surrenders. We save pregnant dogs, puppies, adults and even seniors!
North East Animal Sanctuary Tasmania
We are a 100% volunteer run animal sanctuary who not only rescues and rehomes domestic pets in need, but provide a forever home to those animals who most people consider unhomable due to age, health or behaviour
Hear No Evil - Deaf Dog Rescue
Hear No Evil Australian Deaf Dog Rescue is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming deaf and special needs dogs across Australia.
Adopt a Dog Fraser Coast
We are a small rescue group located on the Fraser Coast helping rehome all different sized dogs surrendered to us or abandoned around our area.
Wiener Crew Rescue
We are a small rescue and rely on donations to meet the needs of our dogs. We are breed specific for Dachshunds and Dachshund-cross breeds.
Blue Cross Animals Society of Victoria
We are a pro-life animal shelter committed to giving cats, dogs, kittens and puppies a future they may not otherwise have. Since 1966, we have been dedicated to the health, wellbeing and happiness of pets in need.
Starting Over Dog Rescue
We primarily save rural dogs from being euthanised. We take in over 1,600 dogs a year. We are a not for profit registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers. We don't have and can't afford a shelter, and our dogs are in foster care all over Victoria.
Animal Rescue Coffs Harbour
We're a volunteer-driven organisation rescuing animals from pounds, often just days from euthanasia, and from owners who can no longer care for them. Every rescue goes into a loving foster home, receiving the medical care they need until they find their forever family.
Victorian Bull Terrier Rescue Inc
We rescue and rehabilitate English Bull Terriers who come from a variety of circumstances. They are loved and cared for until they can find their forever homes, or in cases where they’re elderly or have advanced medical needs, they are cared for by the organisation and their foster carer for the duration of their lives.
Pei and Pals Animal Rescue Inc
We focus on the dogs others can't reach: pound dogs days from euthanasia, animals in remote communities with no rescue options and those facing heartworm, illness or injury. The ones who need us most.
Thursday Island Animal Support Group Inc
We are a remote community rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs and cats, while providing free desexing and vaccination clinics to prevent suffering before it begins. By tackling issues like unwanted litters and deadly diseases, we’re creating a safer, healthier future for every animal in our care.
Budgie Rescue and Sanctuary
We are a fully endorsed DGR registered with ASIC and ACNC bird and cat rescue. We take in lost and injured birds, stray cats, get cats desexed and hopefully adopted out, and if not, they have a safe home with us.
Maggie's Rescue
Our goal is to find companion animals permanent homes. We’re a foster-based rescue that puts animal welfare at the heart of everything we do. We focus on rehoming, de-sexing and community education.
The Kitten Collective
We are passionate advocates for our feline friends. Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide a safe haven for cats in need, to advocate for their welfare and to find loving forever homes for each and every one.
PAWS Brisbane
We have recently had an influx of pounds reaching out to us to help them save animals! Just this past two weeks we have saved and put into foster homes 12 pups/dogs and 10 kittens/cats! We are always looking to work with other organisations to help us help others!
Sunraysia Animal Rehousing Group
We are a volunteer-run animal rescue charity based in Mildura, Victoria (Sunraysia region). We are focused on improving the lives of lost, abandoned, surrendered and homeless dogs and cats in the local community.
4 Paws Animal Rescue
We are a 100% volunteer-run organisation giving homeless cats and dogs across the Sunshine Coast a second chance at life. We put animal welfare first, rescuing and supporting the most vulnerable while promoting compassion and responsible pet ownership.
Arctic Rescue Victoria
We are a volunteer-run, non-profit rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming Arctic breed dogs. With incredible volunteers, including one couple caring for 16 dogs, we work tirelessly to give these beautiful souls the second chance they deserve.
4 The Love of Cats
We are a closed-intake rescue working alongside local pounds to reduce euthanasia and give cats a real second chance. Every cat is fully vet-prepared, never euthanised for time, and always has a lifelong safety net with us, no matter what.
Newcastle and Hunter Valley Bird Rescue
We are a small, foster-based bird rescue founded in 2020, and since then we’ve rehabilitated and rehomed around 800 birds. As the only dedicated bird rescue between Sydney and Brisbane, we’re constantly at capacity, caring for up to 60 birds at a time while advocating for proper care and a future where companion birds are treated as family, not profit.
Durong Dingo Sanctuary
We are Durong Dingo Sanctuary, founded when we stepped in to save five dingoes from a closing facility, and now a safe haven for dingoes, wildlife, and farm animals. Run by Simon Stretton with the support of volunteers and donors, we continue to protect and care for animals who have nowhere else to go.
Animal Rehoming Tablelands
We are a privately run, no-kill rescue operating in Cairns since 2012, having saved and rehomed over 2,000 dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Every animal is fully vet-prepared and placed in safe, responsible homes, with a lifetime return policy to ensure they’re never left without a safety net. For those who can’t be rehomed, our Sponsor a Pet program provides long-term foster care and love for life.
Animal care collection illawarra inc
We are dedicated to rescuing dumped and abandoned animals, making sure they’re healthy, desexed, vaccinated, and microchipped before finding them loving forever homes. As unpaid volunteers covering enormous costs ourselves, any support would truly mean the world to us at Animal Care Collection Illawarra.
Guardian Angels Animal Rescue Incorporated
We are a rescue that began in 2021 with one big leap of faith, selling everything to buy property and build a safe haven for dogs in need. Since then, our incredible team has saved over 500 dogs from death row, and we’re still going strong, giving more lives a second chance every day.
Companion Animal Rescue
We are an animal rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming vulnerable animals, providing urgent support, foster care, and medical treatment when it’s needed most. Through desexing, education, and accessible vet care, we step in with practical compassion to give every animal a real second chance.
Dog Rescue Newcastle
We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue in NSW, saving dogs from pounds and private surrenders to give them a second chance at life. As we build our no-kill shelter in Fullerton Cove, we’re working to save even more lives and would be so grateful for the support to help us continue.
Dog rescue
We are a SE Qld rescue saving death row dogs, running community desexing programs, and supporting the pets of people experiencing homelessness through our fortnightly soup kitchen visits. We’re a team that stands up for the vulnerable, but we can’t do it alone.
2nd Chance Cat Rescue
We are a rescue dedicated to giving desexed, vaccinated, and microchipped cats a true second chance at life. Since 2011, we’ve rehomed over 4,000 cats and kittens, including rehabilitated strays, helping them find the safe, loving homes they deserve.
The Vet Project Pty Ltd
We are a vet-led team with over 30 years of experience, committed to making veterinary care affordable and accessible. After seeing too many pets surrendered and euthanised in Victoria, we’re working to support communities and reduce unwanted pet populations for better outcomes everywhere.
Phoenix Wildlife Rescue
We are a rescue dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of injured and vulnerable birds on the Central Coast of NSW, giving them the chance to heal and return safely to the wild.
Southern Downs Ark Animal Rescue
We are a registered, volunteer-run charity dedicated to saving unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats across the Southern Downs of Queensland and beyond. With no paid staff, we rely entirely on donations and fundraising to continue our work, and we are now raising funds to build our own shelter in Warwick so we can save even more lives.
The Rescue Club
We are a non-profit animal rescue based in Melbourne’s City of Whitehorse and Manningham, dedicated to giving cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies safety, quality care, and the loving homes they deserve.
Ingrid’s Haven
We are a long-standing, volunteer-run cat shelter in regional Victoria that has been saving lives for decades. For over 40 years, Ingrid built this haven from the ground up with one simple promise, to never turn her back on a cat in need. We rescue, rehabilitate, and give abandoned and at-risk cats the chance to find loving forever homes, continuing Ingrid’s legacy with a small but deeply dedicated team committed to putting the cats first.
Rocky Roads Rescue
We are a Melbourne-based, volunteer-run not-for-profit rescue providing loving foster homes for vulnerable cats while they wait for their forever families. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome each one with care, patience, and compassion.
Rescue Hub
We are a volunteer-run, no-kill rescue saving dogs who were just days away from euthanasia and giving them the second chance they deserve. We provide safety, vet care, and time to heal before finding them loving forever or foster homes, because every dog, no matter their past, is worthy of a beautiful life.
Kindly Animal Sanctuary
We are Kindly, a 350-acre sanctuary run by two women rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming, and providing lifelong safety to animals of every kind, including over 55 Maremmas saved from death row. With more than 200 animals now calling Kindly home and thousands already saved, we pour our hearts into this work every day despite being tired, stretched, and short of funds.
Highlands Dingo Rescue LTD
We are Highlands Dingo Rescue Ltd, committed to giving orphaned dingo pups a safe, loving refuge after losing their parents to poisoning, trapping, and shooting. Many arrive weak, frightened, and fighting to survive, and we step in with urgent care, rehabilitation, and unwavering compassion so they can heal, grow, and finally know safety.
Chittering Wildlife Carers Inc
We are a volunteer-run Western Australian wildlife rescue, dedicated to the rescue, relocation, rehabilitation, and release of our native animals. As a voice for kangaroos, snakes, reptiles, possums, birds and more, we stand for every wild life that cannot speak for itself.
Pawz for a Cawz
We are a new rescue doing everything we can to help animals in need, already caring for vulnerable kittens while we await our not-for-profit status. With open hearts and big hopes, we’re committed to finding each little life a safe, loving forever home.
Hunter Valley Animal Facility & Rheoming Centre
We are HVAFARC, an animal rescue devoted to giving forgotten dogs and cats a fresh start, stepping in for emergency and large-scale rescues with vital medical care, rehabilitation, and the promise of a loving forever home, because every life matters and every animal deserves hope.
Ozzi Hearts 4 Paws
We are a dedicated team of animal lovers committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming furry friends, pouring heart, care, and second chances into every life we touch so they can find the safe, loving homes they deserve.
Schnauzer Rescue Qld Inc
We are a small, breed-specific NFP volunteer group devoted to rehoming schnauzers and strengthening our community across SE Queensland, championing responsible ownership and working toward solutions that keep dogs safe, loved, and out of surrender.
Best Friends For Ever Rescue Illawarra
We are an all-volunteer, ethical no-kill rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs from surrenders, pounds, and shelters, giving over 600 dogs a fresh start since 2018. Powered entirely by community support, we also run assisted adoption, last litter, and outreach programs to keep more dogs safe, loved, and home.
The Yellow Door - Rescue and Rehoming
We are The Yellow Door – Rescue and Rehoming, a Geelong-based, ACNC registered sanctuary offering safety to dogs and select cats, small mammals, and livestock, with a special passion for medical surrenders and neonatal care. With decades of combined experience, we handle complex cases with heart and skill, working toward our dream of a permanent sanctuary where even more vulnerable animals can find safety and a second chance.
Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
We are Mackay Pet Rescue, a small volunteer team with big hearts, turning stories of fear and abandonment into hope, one wagging tail and confident purr at a time. With rising costs and more pets in crisis, community support helps us cover vital care and keep giving every furry soul the second chance they deserve.
Koala Rescue QLD
We are a small non-profit making a big difference for Queensland’s koalas, rescuing, treating, caring for, and releasing them back to the wild with dedicated continuity of care. From long-distance rescues to round-the-clock support, we do whatever it takes to give every koala a fighting chance.
Victorian Dog Rescue
We believe every life deserves a second chance. Since 2006, we've been placing rescued dogs and cats into loving foster homes, standing by them through thick and thin - even when they're too old or unwell to be rehomed. Our volunteer network is driven by one simple conviction: that rescue work should exist in a world where it's no longer necessary.
Express wildlife rescue and rehabilitation inc
We are Express Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc, open 24/7 to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife, while educating and supporting a community that cares deeply for every wild life we protect.
DRU Animal Rescue
We provide a second chances to abused, neglected and abandoned animals while healing our community through therapeutic programs. Entirely volunteer-driven and community-funded, we've rescued over 4500 animals and continue our mission on compassion alone.
Staffy Rescue
We give a loving home to the dogs others overlook, with manager Lin living onsite and caring for each one personally. Though small and under-resourced, we're unwavering in our commitment - every rescue here is safe, cherished and finally home.
Bull Arab Rescue
We are the only dedicated rescue for Bull Arabs across the country, saving dogs from high-kill pounds and giving them a second chance through foster care, medical treatment and careful matching with loving homes where they can thrive.
Robyn’s Nest and All The Rest Animal Rescue
We believe every animal deserves a second chance, whether they're a gentle cat needing long-term care or a forgotten farm animal seeking refuge. We're committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the animals others overlook.
Gumtree Greys
For over a decade, we've been giving Melbourne's racing greyhounds a second chance - transforming misunderstood athletes into cherished family companions through expert care and lifelong support.
Best Friends Felines Inc
We rescue and rehabilitates cats, kittens and other animals with compassion and care, giving them a second chance at life through fostering and veterinary support. Powered entirely by dedicated volunteers, we're committed to finding loving homes where every animal can thrive.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue QLD Inc.
We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Cavalier King Charles Spaniels who've been surrendered, abandoned or neglected across Queensland. Powered entirely by volunteers and community generosity, we give these gentle souls a second chance at finding a loving home where they truly belong.
Miss Piggy’s Guinea Pig Lair Inc.
We are Miss Piggy’s Guinea Pig Lair Inc., a Sunshine Coast–based rescue devoted to rehabilitating and rehoming guinea pigs, including those needing ongoing medical care. With over 17 years of experience, we provide a safe haven while educating the community and working toward better, lifelong outcomes for every little life we care for.
Animalia Wildlife Shelter
Every injured animal deserves a second chance. We respond to thousands of wildlife emergencies across Victoria each year, providing expert rescue and rehabilitation for native creatures in crisis.
Just Cats Tasmania
We rescue 1500 unwanted, stray and feral cats each year, giving every single one a genuine second chance at life. With three shelters across Tasmania, we're committed to transforming the lives of cats others have given up on.
9 Lives Cat Rescue
We've been giving abandoned and abused cats in Perth a second chance since 2009, because every cat deserves a loving home. Our mission is simple: until they all have a home, we'll keep fighting for those who need us most.
Judd Dog Rescue Inc
We give dogs a second chance and families genuine peace of mind. With our new purpose-built facility, we're breaking Queensland's cycle of surrenders and euthanasia by providing safe and ethical care that prioritises each dog's wellbeing.
Homes For Huskies Rescue
We are a Victorian based rescue organisation run by a small group of dedicated volunteers. We are committed to saving, rehabilitating and rehoming unwanted and at risk Siberian Huskies.
Mini's Bulldog Rescue Club Incorporated
We are Mini’s Bulldog Rescue Club, a not-for-profit volunteer team dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming bulldogs in need across Australia. With the support of foster carers and our community, we juggle life’s demands to give every bulldog the second chance they deserve.
Five Furry Friends
We are Five Furry Friends, devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming felines in need, providing a sanctuary where their physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing is nurtured with care, comfort, and compassion so every cat can heal and find a loving home.
SEQ K9 Rescue
We are SEQ K9 Rescue Inc., a foster-based not-for-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs at risk, giving them a safe start in loving homes, not kennels. Through full veterinary care and compassionate support, we’re committed to giving every dog a second chance while helping reduce overbreeding, one life at a time.
Helping Animals to Survive NT
We are HATS NT, a Darwin-based op shop turning everyday donations into lifelines, with every dollar supporting five incredible animal rescues across the Northern Territory. In just one year, we’ve raised nearly $40,000, helping give vulnerable animals the care, safety, and second chances they deserve.
Strong Hearts Dog Rescue
We are Strong Hearts Dog Rescue, a Victoria-based volunteer team saving kill-listed dogs and puppies from rural pounds and giving them a second chance through care, rehabilitation, and loving foster homes. Driven by compassion, we believe every dog deserves a life of safety, dignity, and love, while educating the community to help end unnecessary euthanasia.
KANE
We are the heroes of the East Kimberley, rescuing and rehoming animals across Kununurra and surrounding remote communities when families face heartbreaking circumstances, abandonment, or nowhere else to turn. With compassion at the centre of everything we do, we give vulnerable animals the safety, care, and second chances they deserve.
The Not Forgotten Ones
We are dedicated to raising funds for animal rescuers while promoting responsible pet ownership, desexing, and keeping vulnerable animals off the streets. With the support of kind-hearted people, we can continue making a meaningful difference for both our rescue animals and foster kids who need hope, care, and a brighter future.
Sydney Dogs & Cats Home
We are Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, Sydney’s only charity pound, providing lost, abandoned, and neglected pets with shelter, veterinary care, and a second chance since 1946. Guided by the belief that every healthy and treatable animal deserves hope, we never place a time limit on adoption and continue changing lives through both animal rescue and community support programs.
ACT Rescue and Foster (ARF)
We are a foster care–based rescue group in Canberra and surrounds, proudly celebrating 25 years of rescue in 2026, giving dogs from pounds, shelters, and surrenders a safe place to heal before finding loving forever homes. Run entirely by volunteers, we rely on the kindness and support of the community to continue changing lives, one dog at a time.

Hunter Valley cat Haven
We are a Hunter-based foster care rescue with no shelter, relying on dedicated carers who open their homes and hearts to cats in need until they can be safely matched with loving forever families.

Campaspe And River Murray Animal Rehoming
We are CARMAR, a community-based, volunteer-run no-kill rescue in Echuca dedicated to giving surrendered and abandoned companion animals a safe second chance through loving foster homes. Supported entirely by fundraising and community generosity, every donation helps us provide vital vet care, food, and comfort to the animals who need it most.
Lucky Stars Sanctuary Inc
We are a safe haven charity where injured, neglected, and abandoned animals are given the love, respect, and care they deserve, helping every vulnerable life heal, flourish, and find hope again.

The lost dogs home
We are The Lost Dogs’ Home, helping create life-changing bonds between rescue animals and the people who need them most. Stories like Rusty’s remind us that with care, compassion, and a second chance, one rescue can change a life forever.
Australian Animal Protection Society
We are a no-kill animal shelter in Keysborough, Victoria, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming vulnerable and unwanted animals, giving every life the care, safety, and second chance they deserve.
Working for animals, Australia.
We are Working for Animals, a compassionate rescue dedicated to caring for lost, mistreated, orphaned, sick, and injured animals, giving them the support they need to heal and thrive. Guided by our belief in compassion in action, we provide hope, rehabilitation, and a second chance to animals when they need it most.

Husky Rescue WA
We are dedicated to rescuing and rehoming Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, and their crosses, giving these beautiful dogs a second chance at the safe, loving homes they deserve.
Forever Friends Animal Rescue
We are Forever Friends Animal Rescue, an award-winning volunteer-run charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned, abused, elderly, and vulnerable animals. From companion pets to farm animals, our passionate team works every day to provide safety, healing, and a second chance for those who need it most.
Tails of The Forgotten Paws AU Inc
We are a 100% volunteer-run charity dedicated to rescuing animals from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and euthanasia, while supporting families in need through community outreach and essential pet care. Through our network of loving foster homes, we give vulnerable animals the second chance they deserve and help keep people and their pets together when it matters most.
Pocket Full of Paws
We are a passionate new rescue built on 4.5 years of supporting other organisations, now taking the leap to create even more second chances for animals in need. Driven by determination, experience, and the inspiration of one special pup, we're committed to proving that every life is worth fighting for.
Watchdog Thailand Foundation
We are Watchdog Thailand, a dedicated team working alongside authorities to investigate and act on cases of animal cruelty, because animal welfare has no borders. Despite limited funding, we continue fighting for vulnerable animals every day, relying on the support of compassionate people who believe every animal deserves a voice.
Furever After Rescue Incorporated
We are Furever After Rescue Inc., a volunteer-run Sydney rescue dedicated to giving homeless street cats the happy furever after they deserve through education, fostering, and responsible adoption. As a grassroots organisation, every bit of support helps us provide more vulnerable cats with safety, care, and the loving homes they've been waiting for.
German Shepherd Rescue NSW
We are a volunteer-run rescue dedicated to helping German Shepherds across New South Wales, providing not only second chances for dogs in need but also invaluable support and guidance to their owners. Driven by a deep passion for the breed, we help create lifelong bonds and brighter futures for dogs like Luna and the families who love them.

Gimlet's Kitten Rescue
We are Gimlet’s Kitten Rescue, a small two-person rescue in Sydney’s Inner West dedicated to saving and rehoming street cats while caring for local cat colonies. Self-funded and driven by compassion, we believe every cat deserves to be protected, understood, and given the chance to live their very best life.
Raptor refuge
We are dedicated to rescuing injured birds of prey, providing the expert care and rehabilitation they need before returning them to the wild where they belong. Through passion, patience, and unwavering commitment, we give these magnificent birds a second chance to soar again.
Greyhound Safety Net Inc
We are Greyhound Safety Net Inc., a volunteer-run charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming retired racing greyhounds, giving those with nowhere else to go the second chance they deserve. Since 2006, we've helped over 1,700 greyhounds find safe, loving homes, proving every greyhound deserves a future beyond the track.

Dook nook animal sanctuary
We are a self-funded rescue built on 14 years of unwavering compassion, giving older, abandoned, and overlooked animals the love and lifelong care they deserve. From ferrets to farm animals, every life matters to us, and we believe every animal deserves to grow old surrounded by kindness, safety, and love.

My Little Kittie
We are My Little Kittie Inn, an independent home-based rescue giving abandoned, neglected, and vulnerable cats the second chance they deserve through patience, rehabilitation, and unconditional love. Every cat we save is cared for with heart, proving that even the smallest rescues can make a life-changing difference.

Mayfield Community Cats
We are a small volunteer-powered cat rescue in Mayfield, NSW, dedicated to reducing cat overpopulation through community desexing, colony care, and compassionate rescue. By working closely with our local community, we give vulnerable cats a second chance while creating a brighter future for generations to come.
Labrador Rescue Inc.
We are Labrador Rescue, a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming Labradors across Australia, giving every dog a second chance through the love of over 100 foster families. Since 2013, we've helped more than 2,500 Labradors find the safe, loving homes they deserve.
Non for profit dog rescue
We are Cairns Animal Rescue Inc., a not-for-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs across Far North Queensland, from Cooktown to Mackay and out west. Since 2019, we've been giving vulnerable dogs the second chance they deserve through compassion, care, and loving forever homes.
All Breeds Canine Rescue
We are All Breeds Canine Rescue (ABC Rescue), dedicated to giving displaced dogs a second chance through loving foster care, complete medical treatment, and thoughtful adoption. With compassion at the heart of everything we do, we help every dog find the safe, forever family they deserve.



















