Thirty-eight recipients will share in $1.1 million in Animal Welfare Grant Program grants to assist in a range of not-for-profit support activities.
The grants will allow the recipients to provide free or low-cost veterinary services, support animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming companion animals, as well as initiatives that care for displaced or injured wildlife.
Jackie Jarvis, Agriculture and Food Minister, said the Animal Welfare Grant Program plays an essential role in supporting the wonderful work of these important not-for-profit organisations throughout the State.
“Cost-of living-pressures have seen an increase in animal surrenders placing more demand on our valuable animal rescue and wildlife rehabilitation services.”
Saving Animals from Euthanasia (SAFE) received $50,000 to support its desexing and microchipping program, spanning 11 branches between Broome and Esperance.
“It was great to meet with the dedicated staff and volunteers of SAFE in Karratha recently, who play an important role in caring for and rehoming rescued and surrendered companion animals across WA.”
Another grant recipient is the Ngaanyatjarra Health Service in the Pilbara, which is using its $41,650 grant to assist its veterinary team to provide free veterinary services, including desexing and vaccinations, to rural and remote communities.
“I’d also like to thank all the hardworking volunteers who dedicate their time to care for our sick and injured native wildlife,” said Jarvis.
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