Last updated: 27 Oct, 2022
Published on: 26 Oct, 2022
Meet the winners of the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards 2022!
The Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards were held on 26 October in a virtual ceremony to recognise and reward achievement and innovation in animal rescue.
As Gold supporters of the awards, we were thrilled to see the work of all deserving organisations, including some of our amazing PetRescue members, and the stories of incredible adopters and foster carers gain national recognition!
PetRescue co-founder Vickie Davy was part of the judging panel for this awesome initiative.
Here’s a list of all the winners 🎉:
Category 1: Outstanding Rescue Group
Category 2: Outstanding New Rescue Group
Category 3: Outstanding Animal Shelter
Category 4: Australian Pet Welfare Foundation Award for Councils
Goulburn Mulwaree Animal Shelter (NSW)
Category 5: Innovation in Companion Animal Welfare and Management:
Category 6: Working with the Community to keep People and their Pets Together
Second Chance Animal Rescue (VIC)
Category 7: Volunteer of the Year
Kyla Grimmond (Rachie’s Ratirement Home QLD)
Category 8: Refuel Digital Technology Award
Rachie’s Ratirement Home (QLD)
Category 9: Ivory Coat People’s Rescue Story
Category 10: Ivory Coat Foster Carer Story:
Shirley, Bunny, Fargo and Lola and Kerrie (NSW)
Special Foster Carer Award:
Congrats to all the winners! Keep up the awesomeness!
We also want to shout out to all the nominated rescue organisations and entrants. Your efforts continue to inspire the animal welfare sector!
Image Credits: Jo Lyons Photography