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Foster, Volunteer, Donate Goods, Donate Money, Shop For Us, Spread the Word, Be A Responsible Pet Owner Become a Foster CarerOur work is entirely dependant upon dog and cat foster carers. Every foster carer enables us to save more pets from death at pounds. Being a foster carer is a great way to have a pet without the expense and long term commitment of owning one. You can take time off from fostering when you want to travel or have a break. All you need to provide is a fully fenced yard, shelter, food, and love for a dog or cat in need. Rescue pays for all veterinary expenses and medical supplies such as flea and worm treatment. You can choose the type of dog or cat (breed, size, age, etc) you foster. Please don't say "Oh, I couldn't give the dog away!" Yes, you can. Just remember that your foster dog or cat will go a great home and then you can save another dog or cat. You can always adopt your foster pet if you really can't bear to say goodbye. If you are considering being a Carer, please take the first step and contact us. Download and print a Foster Carers Needed poster (PDF) and display it for us wherever you can. Volunteer
We need volunteers to help with the BBQ which we hold on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at Macs Hardware at Warners Bay. If you can give just a couple of hours, it would spread the load and make it easier for everyone. Make biscuits or slices to donate for us to sell at our BBQ's. If you drive and have a vehicle, we are always in need of people to transport dogs to vet appointments, pick up from the pound, deliver supplies to foster carers, etc. We need volunteer handymen/women that we can call on from time to time to do minor fence and gate repairs for foster carers. We'll supply or pay for all materials. If you like pottering in your shed and making things, you could build dog kennels to donate to us. We sell Cadbury fundraising chocolates for $1.20 each. You can purchase a box of 48 chocolates from us for $57.60 then recoup your investment by selling them to your friends and workmates so it costs you nothing. It's one of the easiest ways you can help us. If you can sew, knit or crochet you could make dog coats or blankets. Donate GoodsWe are always in need of all sorts of necessities such as dog and cat food, flea and worm treatments, kennels, beds, leads, collars, harnesses, toys, etc. If you see any of these items on sale, please consider purchasing some to donate to us. If we can receive these items as donations then we don't have to use our limited funds to buy them and we can reserve our money to pay our vets.
We need towels for bathing dogs. Anything which can be used for bedding: old blankets, sheets, doonas, doona covers, cotton curtains, etc. Knitting wool and fabric which our volunteers can turn into dog coats and blankets. Donate MoneyWe are currently applying for Tax Deductible Gift Donation status so that donations you make to us will be a tax deductiion for you. We expect to receive confirmation of our new status very soon. In the mean time, if you wish to help us monetarily please contact Sue. Shop For UsOur sponsor, Petitude online pet store, sells all sorts of great priced, quality pet products including cat and dog beds, leads, harness, coats, costumes, etc. They have FREE shipping to anywhere in Australia. When you shop at either PetBarn or PetStock stores, at check out they will ask if you are a member of their loyalty program. Tell them you are a member of Dog Rescue Newcastle and your purchase will gain bonus points for us. Help Us Spread the Word
Featured Pet (A4 poster), and Foster Carers Needed (A4 poster). How You Can Help (one page A4 flyer), Saving Lives 4 Paws at at Time (one page A5 flyer), and Say No to Pets in Pet Shops (one page A5 flyer). All of our publications are in PDF format. To open them, you can download the free Adobe Reader. We also have a printed brochure about the importance of desexing. Contact us for copies. Be A Responsible Pet OwnerPlease do not become a "backyard breeder". If you think your dear little pups will never end up in the pound on death row, believe me, some will. Your dog or cat is supposed to be your companion and friend, not a cash cow for monetary gain. Please, please, do not allow your pets to breed. Desex your dog and cat before they are 6 months old. Don't wait any later. It is healthiest and safest for them and there is NO good reason not to do so. It is the most crucial way you can prevent pets ending up in pounds. When so many dogs and cats are dying every day, please do not add to the carnage. We have a very informative brochure about the importance of getting your pet desexed. Please contact us and we'll be happy to send you copies for yourself and anyone you know.
Most dogs get out of their yard at some time in their lives. The most important thing is that he or she is wearing a collar with an ID tag. Leave it on 24 x 7. The tag should have your address and MOBILE phone number on it. This way, if a neighbour finds your dog they won't have to contact council — saving you a lot of time and money in getting your pet back. Don't encourage cruelty and over breeding: never buy anything from pet shops which sell puppies and kittens. Read our Say No to Pets in Pet Shops one page A5 flyer (PDF format) for details. Read about pet shops and puppy mills in Where Do Puppies Come From. Save a life instead: get your pets from rescue organisations or council pounds instead. |
There are so many ways you can help us save cats and dogs. You don't need a lot of time or money. Please read this page for many ideas. Download a one page list of 
We are a small and friendly group and always welcome anyone who wants to help in any capacity. You can contribute in so many ways. Please 
Clam shell pools make great outdoor dog beds and refreshing baths for dogs on a hot day. You sometimes see these put out for disposal on council rubbish pick-up days. Pick them up for us if you can.
We can't afford paid advertising so we depend on word of mouth to spread the word about Dog Rescue Newcastle. Download and print these documents and distribute or display them in your workplace, local shops, library, school, church, streets, anywhere you can. 
Make sure your pet doesn't wind up unclaimed at the pound by ensuring he or she is microchipped, lifetime registered, and registered at your local council. Be sure to keep these details up to date by contacting your council if you move or change your phone number. 