Immediate support and vital veterinary services for you and your pet during emergencies and crises.
We understand that unexpected challenges and crises can happen to anyone. And we believe that our vulnerable community members deserve all of the benefits that come with animal companionship. If you’re in need of support, please contact us.
We see first-hand in our community that individuals experiencing disadvantage or unexpected crises who have pets - including those experiencing homelessness, mental health crises, domestic family violence, age-related constraints, or disabilities - face significant barriers in accessing essential veterinary care and social support services.
The bond between companion animals and people is powerful, however, while beneficial in improving health and well-being, can also act as a barrier to seeking or getting assistance.
Cherished Pets supports families and their pets by providing services such as veterinary care, temporary pet boarding, home pet care such as dog walking, discounted and probono veterinary fees, and MORE, to ensure loved pets are kept out of shelters and remain with their humans who love them - where they belong.
By offering vital veterinary services and support to vulnerable people we address disadvantage and discrimination and foster increased social cohesion.
Services
For people navigating a crisis, and facing challenges compounded by pet ownership, we offer immediate support. Our top priority is to ensure that pets receive essential veterinary care, including access to emergency boarding and respite care, and are reunited with their owners whenever possible.
For the elderly, our veterinary care safeguards the human-animal bond by providing in-home veterinary assistance from our community vet nurse, transportation, volunteer support for dog walking and pet care, and emergency boarding during unexpected illness or hospitalization. With many older people lacking support from family or friends, and experiencing greater social exclusion and loneliness, our services ensure social engagement through the joy of having a companion animal during this special phase of life. Our specialized rehoming service is offered when our clients pass away, ensuring that pets find loving homes, providing great peace of mind.
For individuals experiencing homelessness, our services provide discounted vital veterinary support for their cherished animal companions who are essential for their mental and emotional wellbeing, offer companionship, and give them purpose through life’s challenges.
For people experiencing family and domestic violence, where companion animals are present in an estimated 70 per cent of cases, providing pet accommodation and access to veterinary care ensures that individuals and their families can find refuge, creating a haven of safety and support for both.
