23/05/2024
I used to volunteer here for about 2 years before I started my dog walking / sitting business. During my time there I learnt a lot of new skills and made some good friends. I would hate to see this place close down because of all the hard work that goes into finding dogs a new home.
I will be giving a donation of $100 to the shelter and if you are reading this, I hope will contribute something as well.
Best wish to the staff and dogs of K9 rescue.
Important Announcement 💔
K9 Rescue group wishes to inform you of the current predicament that we are experiencing. With surrenders at an all-time high, the build of the new kennel block and vet costs per month on average at around $10,000, our finances have taken a massive hit. 📉
As a dog rescue our major cost are in our Veterinary fees which comprise over 35% of the total running expenses of our shelter. So far in 2024 our veterinary costs are just over $94,000, expected to be over $112,000 by June 30th 2024. At this rate and without an injection of funding, it is looking as though we may need to close our doors in the foreseeable future.
Please be aware that K9 have extremely generous support from our vets at Halls Head Small Animal Clinic and they support K9 by giving us an extremely generous discount. The big cost are the medications and surgeries needed...please be mindful of this...K9 now needs the community especially our business leaders to get involved.
This would be catastrophic for the Peel region who along with the rest of Perth are experiencing a huge spike in surrender requests for unwanted and displaced dogs (there are 90+ on our waitlist). Sadly, we are not immune to the current economic crisis facing our community, with escalating costs and a major reduction in our donations (down 17.5% v 2023) 😭
Without the community’s help of ongoing donations, bequests and volunteering we physically cannot continue. Our vet bills are higher than ever with dogs coming in with existing issues. Without your help won’t continue to exist.
K9 Rescue Group (Inc.) is now facing an immediate need for significant sponsorships and donations to be raised for veterinary costs. Without substantial support within the next 4 months, the organisation's closure becomes a very real possibility.
We have opened an account for funds to be donated into specifically for veterinary costs, these details can be found below.
BSB: 633 000
Acc: 215 734 559
All donations over $2 are tax deductible and we can send you through a receipt 🐾
Since K9’s inception it is estimated that over 16,000 dogs have been rescued, sheltered, provided with veterinary services including the treatment of injuries, medical conditions and de-sexing and finally re-homed.
K9 Rescue Group (Inc.) are currently the only organisation servicing the Peel and Rockingham area, if we are unable to find funds to continue on this will be catastrophic for all of the displaced dogs needing new homes in that area. It will also create a domino effect other rescues as they will need to find space to rehome all of the dog’s that we currently house along with the many dogs in the Peel area waiting to be rehomed. 💔
✨ HOW TO HELP ✨
•Donate to our veterinary funding account (see above)
•Share this post far and wide
•Reach out to us with any businesses that can help
•Think of our organisation by including K9 Rescue Group in your Will
•Sponsor A Dog/Kennel
If you have any idea’s that could help, please send them to: [email protected]
We can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support.
