
Last updated: 19 Nov, 2019
Published on: 20 May, 2019
WOW! Rescue furries take over Woolies

We LOVE helping rescue pets secure every opportunity to be known and loved...and hopefully adopted! That’s why we were thrilled to organise not one but TWO epic rescue events at Woolworths HQ earlier this year, in conjunction with our partner Woolworths Pet Insurance.
Eight amazing NSW rescue groups brought along their bestest doggos, cutest cats, and biggest smiles to promote their individual rescue organisations and their pets in the Woolworths Bella Vista and Mascot offices with over 4000 employees.
“Woolworths was great in providing the opportunity. Any chance to have our rescue animals seen by that amount of staff is a brilliant opportunity,” said Ben Caple from DCH Animal Adoptions.
Tanisha from Woolworths with Giselle from POUND Rescue
The rescue pets received a generous supply of cuddles and belly scratches from the Woolworths family and brought smiles to so many faces during their stay.
Keith the greyhound from Greyhound Rescue
Attending groups received a donation from Woolworths, loads of interest for their rescue pets, multiple adoption applications, and a whole lot of love for their furries.
“We certainly do get an increase of applications for adopting, fostering and volunteering after these events. We love spreading the word!” said Lauren Jumikis from Greyhound Rescue.
Kittens from Community Cat Carers
The rescue groups that participated in this event include POUND Rescue, Greyhound Rescue, DCH Animal Adoptions, AMRAA, Rosehill Community Cats, Sydney Fox and Dingo Rescue, Community Cat Carers Inc and WLPA Gladesville.
Adoption events are a wonderful platform to build awareness around rescue and adoption, broaden support networks, and showcase the incredible work undertaken by rescue organisations - not to mention help rescue pets connect with loving new homes!
If you are a PetRescue member and are eager to have your rescue group participate in similar events, please register your interest at members@petrescue.org.au.
If your workplace is interested in hosting an adoption event, please get in touch with info@petrescue.org.au.
Our amazing partner Woolworths Pet Insurance loves rescue pets and rewards those who choose to adopt with a special insurance offer of two months free pet insurance*. Find out more here!
*Offer available to new Pet Insurance customers and applies to the first policy year only. Customers will receive the first two months free on any new policy purchased when they enter promo code PR2M. Woolworths will pay the first two months’ premium to the product issuer. Standard underwriting criteria apply. Offer ends 31 December 2019.
Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions, including the limits and exclusions of the insurance policy. Cover is issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473 AFSL No. 241436 (Hollard). Woolworths Group Limited ABN 88 000 014 675 AR No. 245476 (Woolworths) acts as Hollard’s Authorised Representative. Any advice provided is general only and may not be right for you. Consider the Product Disclosure Statement to decide if the product is right for you.
Photo Credits: Ryan Wilco