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Winners 2018 - Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards

Companion Animal Rescue Awards Founder Cathy Beer from Pets4Life is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Companion Animal Rescue Awards which celebrate and recognise inspiring examples of dedication to the rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals Australia-wide. 

517 entries were received in this inaugural companion animal rescue awards with winners revealed at a live broadcast event on Friday, 12 October 2018 in Melbourne at the national headquarters of Jetpets, Awards Platinum Rescue Hero and naming Partner. Jetpets Founder and Managing Director Sandy Matheson said Jetpets is proud to be the Platinum Partner of this year’s inaugural Companion Animal Rescue Awards.

“As a long-standing pet industry participant and now reconfirmed in my time as an awards judge, I have a true appreciation of the amazing work done by so many individuals and rescue groups across the country. On behalf of the Jetpets team, I would like to commend all the very worthy nominations and particularly congratulate the winners” he said.

Australia has over 900 rescue groups and animal shelters supported by thousands of volunteers¹. Following the announcement of the finalists on 9 October 2018, one winner from each of the seven categories was selected by a panel of nine judges.

“The bar was set very high and we received many outstanding submissions from rescue groups and animal shelters across the nation,” said Cathy. “In a field of 200 registrations, a total of 89 rehoming organisation completed a submission for categories 1 to 6. The winners demonstrated their ability to not only provide excellent animal welfare outcomes but also ensure the sustainability of their organisation.”

For category 7, the Advocate® People’s Rescue Story received 428 entries from Aussie pet guardians who shared their stories about pet adoption and fostering.

Dan White, Brand Manager of Advocate® at Bayer said it was very difficult to choose the top 10 finalists, let alone a winner!

Photo Credit (all): Jo Lyons Photography
“The judging, although a lengthy process, has also been a thoroughly rewarding and uplifting one,” he said. “All of the stories – although different in a number of ways – have one thing in common: they truly inspire and demonstrate the difference a re-homed pet can make to an individual or peoples’ lives. We’ve been absolutely privileged to have been involved.”

Cathy thanked Partners and Supporters for making the Rescue Awards possible, and acknowledged the great efforts of rescue groups, animal shelters and volunteers.   “These awards celebrate their hard work and success in giving companion animals a second chance in a loving home! A huge thank you to our Supporters!” she said.

2018 Winners of Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Awards  


For more information on the 2019 Awards, please visit www.rescueawards.com.au

¹ PetRescue.org.au
Lead image: Rescue dog Sahara, Sandy Matheson from Jetpets and Rescue Awards Founder Cathy Beer; Photo Credit: Jo Lyons Photography

About Pets4Life

Pets4Life is an independent education resource for cat and dog guardians and those who are thinking of getting a cat or dog. Our goal is to help reduce cat and dog surrender and improve pet well-being in Australia. Our mission is to help families make better choices and become even better pet guardians. Cathy Beer is the Founder of Pets4Life. After over 20 years in the corporate world as a professional marketer, Cathy pursued her passion for pet welfare and created Pets4Life in 2013 after interviewing leaders in the companion animal welfare space. Cathy is a final year student at the Delta Institute of Australia to attain a Cert IV Companion Animal Services and an accredited Delta dog trainer. Cathy is a voluntary member of Willoughby Council’s Companion Animals Committee. Visit pets4life.com.au

About Jetpets


As Australia’s leading pet travel company, Jetpets safely and comfortably transports thousands of pets around the country and the globe every year. We love nothing more than reuniting and bringing families together. We do so with an experienced team of pet travel experts, comprising of Pet Travel Consultants, Pet Handlers and Resident Vets. We provide a complete pet travel service, taking care of everything involved in transporting a pet from their home to their final destination. For helpful information on pet travel related topics visit www.jetpets.com.au, or contact a Pet Travel Expert on 1300 668 309.

MEDIA RELEASE, 15 October 2018 
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