Please sign both our petitions...

Stop the oversupply and euthanasia of healthy pets (started May 26, 2008)

Call for formal Enquiry into the NSW pet industry
(started December 2, 2008)


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So you want to buy a dog ?
Rescue an adult dog instead!
Click here to find out why!

Adopt from Shelters and Rescue adoption agencies – there are NO SHORTAGE of beautiful animals to choose from (until we reduce the over-supply).

See what PetSmart in the USA have achieved with in-store adoption of "second chance" animals.

Always spay or neuter dogs and cats – never buy an animal that is not de-sexed.


Looking for a new pet?

There's loads of loveable cats and dogs in our local pounds and shelters.

Click on the the links below to search for your ideal pet...

Pet Rescue

Operation Toby

and remember, you will be saving a life in the process...




 

Things you can do

"Lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action." Anthony Robbins

Take Action today to help create change

  • Support a full Parliamentary enquiry into the NSW pet industry
    With no regulation and little rules, the Pet Industry is costing the NSW public an estimated $60m annually and a staggering number of animals (60,000+) are killed in order for the industry to profit. The NSW government has not brought about effective policy to greater manage this industry. Legislation is based primarily on the best commercial outcome and not ideal community and social policy. As a result, the NSW Public suffers, council workers suffer and the animals suffer. In any other industry where so much is made by so few . .  and such a cost is incurred by the public, there would be far greater focus on appropriate regulation and policy. This is why NSW Animal Policy is flawed. To find out more and what action you can take visit the Fix NSW Animal Policy website.

  • Get People to Visit This Site
    Tell as many people as you can about this website and the horrific Australian euthanasia numbers. Use this Form to notify all your contacts - friends, relatives, neighbours, and to receive Updates on the campaign. Add our link or banner to your own web link page. We need everyone to know what's happening to our Companion Animals in Australia. DeathRowPets Poster

  • Dob in the Puppy Mill
    If you suspect a Puppy or Kitten Mill (operation with constantly pregnant cats and dogs and churning out litter after litter) near you, send the information to your local newspaper, tv and radio reporters and ask them to investigate. Let us know too
  • Dob in the Backyard Breeder
    Do you know any backyard breeders or people who allow their cats and dogs to breed unchecked? Write and let us know the details. Name names! We’ll get a shame file going. We guarantee complete anonymity - your name will never be revealed and we promise not to keep a record of your name
  • Support only the Right Pet Stores
    Do you know any pet stores who only sell pet food and accessories and direct people to the shelters. Or who help rehome animals and are part of the solution? If so, please write in and let us know their details - we'll forward them to be included on the Pet Shop Stars page of the excellent website WhereDoPuppiesComeFrom?
  • Dob in bad Pet Stores
    Use this great "Pet Store Feedback Guide". Created by www.wheredopuppiescomefrom.com.au for you to easily and politely demonstrate your concerns to pet stores selling puppies and kittens. If you see a Pet Store selling puppies and kittens who look sick or distressed, or too young to be away from their mothers, or an animal without access to food and water, then you are witnessing cruelty.You need to tell someone. Tell us, the RSPCA or contact your local MP ot the Police.
  • Take ACTION if you see Pets being Dumped
    It is NEVER acceptable to dump an animal and especially cruel to leave vulnerable puppies and kittens to fend for themselves. It is also illegal to dump animals and carries heavy penalties under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Make sure you record the car registration number, colour and model. Take a description of the people concerned, the time and date and jot it all down. Then report this immediately to the RSPCA and/or police. Of course, please do all you can to make sure the dumped animals are kept safe until the RSPCA, local vet or council ranger arrives.

Other important things for pet owners or potential pet owners to do

  • Never buy a cat or dog from a pet shop, newspaper advertisement, market place or via the Internet. Never. Unless they are finding good homes for de-sexed animals from a registered rescue agency and even then, check them out carefully
  • Never fall for the “look after the kitten or puppy for us for the weekend” pet shop marketing trick. Don't allow your emotions to get the better of you!
  • Never buy a puppy or kitten as a present for someone else. Being a pet owner means taking on a huge responsibility - both in the time and resources needed to care for a pet for its lifetime. You cannot make that decision for someone else
  • Adopt from Shelters and Rescue adoption agencies – there are NO SHORTAGE of beautiful animals to choose from (until we reduce the over-supply) Click here for where to go - and please make sure your new pet is de-sexed
  • Don’t forget adult animals – they are often over-looked, but they often make a better pet (what you see is what you get, unlike a puppy or kitten who has yet to develop their adult behaviours - good and bad, and yes, we know that kittens and puppies can be really hard work!)
  • Always make sure your pet has been de-sexed. Never, ever let your pet have even just the one litter. Never keep an animal that is not de-sexed. (Most Shelters and agencies won’t sell you one that is fertile in any case). Visit the National De-sexing Network for more information
  • Never support or buy any product from a pet shop that sells cats and dogs (unless they are ONLY selling de-sexed rescued animals from a genuine Shelter or Rescue Centre)
  • Check with shelters and breed-specific rescue clubs if you really want a particular breed. Our own beautiful Boxer Tia was rescued by Boxer Rescue from imminent death, and she is a wonderful companion to her mixed-breed 'brother' Ian and 'sister' Muffin, both from DoggieRescue.com
  • Always ensure that your own pet is micro-chipped (compulsory in NSW and VIC) and has a legible tag or label on a sturdy collar. Check regularly that this is information is current
  • Make sure you are part of the solution and not the problem...