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 Humane Animal Rescue has leased a shop in Footscray, and we are so excited to make it our home. But we need your help to open the doors!
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 <strong>Why Footscray?</strong>
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 Footscray has always been our home. It's where our charity is registered, and there is a clear community need: there are currently no animal welfare services in this region.
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 <li>Lead West reported that 15,025 people sought homelessness assistance in 2024-25, and the region's homelessness rate is 50% higher than the national average.</li>
 <li>Foodbank Australia reports that 24% of Australian households are food insecure, and 56% of those households have pets.</li>
 <li>42% of food insecure households buy cheaper food for themselves so they can afford to feed their pets.</li>
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 For many people, pets are family. No one should have to go without a meal to feed them.
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 <strong>What will the space be?</strong>
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 Our new space will be a volunteer hub where we collect, sort and distribute pet food and supplies to people in need. It will also be a home for fundraising, education and our outreach services, including:
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 <li>Free parasite control</li>
 <li>Pet education</li>
 <li>Free pet food and supplies</li>
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 <strong>What we've already achieved</strong>
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 In the 2025/26 financial year, we have provided:
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 <li>127,600 free pet meals through food banks</li>
 <li>1,467 pets supported through our Paws and Support program with free pet food and supplies</li>
 <li>3,413 parasite control treatments</li>
 <li>33 families supported with free training and grooming</li>
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 You can read our impact reports here: <a href="https://humaneanimalrescueaus.org/pages/about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><a href="https://humaneanimalrescueaus.org/pages/about" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://humaneanimalrescueaus.org/pages/about</a></a>
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 Imagine what we can do with a space of our own.
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 Please help us open our doors and support more people and pets. Every animal deserves a fair chance and kindness.
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 More ways to support this mission here: <a href="http://humaneanimalrescueaus.org/pages/outreach-hub" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://humaneanimalrescueaus.org/pages/outreach-hub</a>
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Humane Animal Rescue expand in Footscray

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