ANIMAL Aid is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation with shelters in Coldstream, Bairnsdale and Sale.
To complement their welfare work, they also have pet dog training, a commercial boarding facility, veterinary clinic and grooming salon.
All profits from these businesses are directed back to assist animals in need.
Animal Aid operates as an open-door shelter and provides refuge and the chance to find a new home to homeless pets.
Their primary aim is to responsibly re-home as many pets as they can.
Debra Boland said the business aimed to please.
“Animal Aid is an organisation that chooses to be great, not big,” she said.
“We aim to provide service that supports all aspect of pet ownership.
“We have all the basic items that a pet owner may require.”
Ms Boland said the biggest attraction was the animals that were available for adoption.
“They have found themselves here for many reasons and all have an individual story,” she said.
“They come in all shapes, species and sizes.
“Most are cats and dogs, but we also have rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry and, occasionally, exotic birds.”
Animal Aid prides itself on encouraging the community to be more responsible in relation to pet ownership.
This includes promoting the importance of desexing as well as informing people about the importance of considering adopting a pet, over purchasing.
Animal Aid receives no government funding and relies on the support of the communities in which they operate.
With community help, both through volunteer efforts and financial contributions, they are able to help about 6000 pets each year.
The business has 35 part time and full time staff, with a 350-strong volunteer crew.
For details contact 9739 0300, visit www.aminalaid.org.au or email enquiries@animalaid.org.au
