What suburb do you live in?
I live in and was brought up in Attwood. I love this area.
What do you love about your community?
The relaxed, family environment is wonderful for raising children. I feel safe here and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
How did Second Chance Animal Rescue get started?
I started Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) eight years ago. I was volunteering at an animal shelter and then worked as a vet nurse where I was able to see a lot of the behind-the-scenes aspects of animal welfare. I felt that more needed to be done and there were not enough resources available for people and animals that needed help. So SCAR was born.
How many animals are helped by SCAR each year?
We rescue and re-home, on average, 1000 animals every year.
Have you always been passionate about animals?
I have always been passionate about animals and their wellbeing, and never wanted to be someone that stood still when I could make a difference in my own way to the lives of animals and their owners.
Is there anything about your community you would change?
Myself and my dedicated team are working hard to help the people of Hume care for their animals and make sure that they have the tools and resources to care for their pets easily and effectively. If I could change one thing, I would want everyone in my community to understand the importance of de-sexing their animals so that we can continue to see a drop in dogs and cats entering our pound system and decrease the rate of pet homelessness in Victoria.
How do you like to spend your spare time?
I like to spend my spare time with my husband and children enjoying the scenery around Melbourne and spending time with my good friends (drinking good coffee).
Details: secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au
