Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) is appealing for support to keep its Safe House for Pets program running.
The program provides temporary care for the pets of owners facing challenges as victims of domestic and family violence.
SCAR chief executive Marisa Debattista said the program allowed owners to find safe, permanent housing without worrying about their animals.
“We safely house the pets of people escaping violent situations and look after these animals while their owners seek safe refuge,” she said.
“Once they have secured permanent safe housing we reunite them.
“The tears and look of pure joy on owners’ faces when they are reunited with their pets again after a traumatic time is just incredible.”
Ms Debattista said SCAR received calls daily asking for help, but that it was struggling to make ends meet, putting the program’s continuation at risk.
She said SCAR was “looking for a miracle” to keep the refuge open.
Details: secondchanceanimarescue.com.au
Michaela Meade
