THE State Government in Victoria, has announced a new round of Individual Pet Rehoming Grants worth $1.25M to support pet rescue and rehoming groups in finding permanent homes for cats and dogs.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants of $500 per dog and $200 per cat to cover the cost of rehoming, which includes desexing, microchipping, vaccinations, and training or rehabilitation.
The grants are part of the Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program, which has awarded more than $8.2M in funding to not-for-profit animal shelters, foster care organisations, and community vet clinics since 2014.
Animal welfare is a priority for the Labor Government, with a record $18.6M package to support animal care and protection in the Victorian Budget 2022/23.
The government is also working on reforms to improve pet rehoming outcomes and modernise the state’s animal care and protection laws.
For more information on the Individual Pet Rehoming grants or to apply, visit www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-andanimals/ animal-welfare-victoria/community-and-education/animal-welfare-fund-grants-program.
