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This section is for your personal account and sign-in details. As the main account holder, your full details must be provided for verification and contact by PetRescue. We will send membership application updates and other PetRescue communications to the email address listed here.You can use the same email address for both your personal details and your organisation details (see next section) if you wish.
The PetRescue Post is our free monthly newsletter. As a subscriber, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. All editions you receive from PetRescue via email include a one-click option to unsubscribe.
Individual rescuers please select ‘rescue group’. What’s the difference between a pound, shelter and rescue?
Please note: The ABN number provided must be registered under the name of your organisation and not an individual. Why your ABN is important
This address and phone contact information is for PetRescue correspondence and account verification purposes only. We understand that some organisation types (such as community foster care networks) may choose not to have this information publicly displayed. If you select the “Make my organisation address public” box (ie. if you are a shelter that is open to the public), this information WILL be visible on your pet listings and Rescue Directory page, once your PetRescue membership is approved.
Please copy and paste the entire link from your browser. For example: http://www.example.com.au
PetRescue supports the responsible and ethical rescue of companion animals. Membership is offered exclusively to groups and organisations that agree to and abide by the PetRescue Membership Code and Pet Listing Rules. Any breach of the Membership Code or Pet Listing Rules may result in immediate suspension of membership.
PetRescue members represent professionalism in all aspects of rescue - from the co-ordination of pet care, to the management of the adoption process and customer service when dealing directly with the public.
PetRescue understands that prospective adopters are making a considerable emotional investment when they begin the search for a new family member. So it's important to ensure all potential adopters have a positive adoption experience - one that they'll want to recommend to friends and family, and maybe even repeat the next time they are seeking a pet.
To ensure a positive experience for all, PetRescue requires all member rescue groups to:
Animals listed on PetRescue must be:
PetRescue member rescue groups must also agree to the following:
If you have any queries about PetRescue’s Membership Code or Pet Listing Rules, please email members@petrescue.org.au.
Please note: PetRescue does not comprehensively evaluate nor endorse the practices of any organisation or individual.
This information will be visible on your public PetRescue profile, and can be edited at any time.
Please outline your general adoption process. This information will pre-fill on your pet listings once your membership is approved, and can be edited at any time.
What does this mean?
As part of the approval process, we will contact your vet to confirm your group as a rescue organisation. You do not need to fill this in if you are are a vet or a pound organisation.
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