Australian’s say ‘no’ to puppy farms
Way back in 2007, PetRescue was awarded a Voiceless grant to develop our ‘Where do puppies come from?’ project. Its aim was to eliminate the demand for inhumane dog breeding facilities by helping Australians make educated pet acquisition choices.
What started as a two-month-long campaign aimed at raising public awareness of the animal welfare issues associated with the Australian puppy farming industry, grew into something of a movement.
Our information website wheredopuppiescomefrom.com.au has received 228,793 visitors and our Facebook awareness group ‘Australia Says No To Puppy Farms’, now has a whopping 19,286 supporting members.
Puppy Farm Awareness Day
Puppy Farm Awareness Day is held on the 19th September, offering the opportunity to spread the word about this cruel industry in Australia. After promoting the first Puppy Farm Awareness Day in 2009, this event is now officially on the calendar of Australian pet lovers.