Animal Rehoming Service, The

The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. (TARS) is a Melbourne based registered charity which has found loving, permanent homes for over 3000 animals of every description, since it was established in the year 2000.

Address

PO Box 9028
Brighton 3186
Melbourne

Website: http://www.tars.org.au

Contact

Name: Chairperson / Founder Michaela Newell

Phone: 0409 213 131

Fax: 03 9923 6030

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Mission / Objective

Our Charter is:

To act as a contact and liaison point between people who want to rehome their animals and people who wish to adopt them.
To facilitate the provision of care and accommodation to genuinely homeless animals, by providing enriching foster homes, when available, whilst finding them suitable permanent homes.
To provide veterinary care for homeless animals, if required, prior to placement in a suitable permanent home. All animals are desexed prior to rehoming, to curb the exponential growth of unwanted animals in Victoria. When necessary, smaller vet expenses such as desexing and vaccinations are covered by the new owner, but larger vet fees are paid for via fundraising.
To provide ongoing support and advice to those adopting, for the life of their new pet.

Beneficiary Group

The previously unwanted animals that we rehome, are our greatest beneficiaries!

Projects in Progress

The ongoing rescue and rehoming of unwanted animals.

CEO

Michaela Newell, Founder/ Chairperson

WHO’S ON OUR BOARD?

	Michaela Newell (Founder): Owner ofwww.thebaysidedogwalkingcompany.com.au and co-founder ofwww.thebiggive.org.au. Her family includes Bella the West Highland Terrier and Mr. Magoo the Pomeranian. Both are mature aged rescue dogs.
	Andrena Matthews (Secretary): Currently employed in the Health Sector. Her family includes two rescue dogs, Dom the West Highland Terrier and Max the Maltese X.
	Felicity Stoward (Treasurer): Accounting services provider to the Australian Film & Television Industry. Her family includes Mitakhi the Malamute, whom she rescued.
	Sue Foley (Marketing/PR): Bendigo Bank Manager. Rotarian and singer with Celtic trio Bhán Tré. Her family includes Darce, a rescued Labrador X Spaniel.
	Andrea Butler (Committee Member): Victoria Police Officer for 13 years. Her family includes Jack and Ivy, two rescued West Highland Terriers.

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

The Animal Rehoming Service Inc.

BEQUEST FORM

You may find the following words helpful for inclusion in your will. However, it is important to see your legal advisor before doing so.

For your gift to The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. we recommend the following wording for your legal adviser's consideration:

"I GIVE, FREE OF ALL DUTIES AND TAXES

the whole of my estate, or

_____% of my estate, or

the residue of my estate (or ___% of the residue of my estate), or

the sum of $ _______, or

my units/shares in ___________________ Trust/Ltd, or

my property situated at [insert street address] ____________________________________________________

having the title reference _________________,

to:

The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. (ABN 51 275 837 567)

PO Box 9028

BRIGHTON VIC 3186

The receipt of the treasurer, secretary or public officer for the time being of The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. is an absolute discharge to my executor."

General Donations

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Donation Form

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Direct Deposit

I would like to help The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. by making a Direct Deposit to:

· Account Name: The Animal Rehoming Service Inc.

· Bank : Bendigo Bank

· BSB : 633 - 000

· Account Number: 133782805

Donation amount: $................................... Date: ................................

Donations over $2 are Tax Deductible

So that we can issue you with a receipt, please complete and send this form along with your cheque, money order, credit card or direct deposit details, to:

The Animal Rehoming Service Inc.

P.O. Box 9028

Brighton VIC 3186

Thank you for your support!

Should you wish to contact us, please call Michaela on 0409 21 31 31 or visit www.tars.org.au

*The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. is a registered, incorporated charity. (ABN: 51 275 837 567)

Volunteering

Fostering Information

Over 3000 animals, mainly dogs and cats, have been rehomed through The Animal Rehoming Service Inc. (TARS). Many of these have gone through our Foster Program.

Following is information which helps explain what’s involved.

Why does TARS need foster people?

Foster people are needed to look after homeless animals, before a permanent home is found. TARS often needs new foster people, as most retire from fostering, having adopted the animals they’ve been fostering.

Why should I foster?

Many people would love a pet, but can’t have one, due to travel or other commitments. Fostering provides them with a short term solution for those times when they’re available.

Some people choose to foster so they can trial a potential new pet. Having said that, a one week trial period is required prior to all TARS adoptions.

The final group are die-hard animal lovers, who get enjoyment and satisfaction out of helping animals in need.

Who pays for what?

Pet food, collars, ID tags, leashes, bedding and any medication or medical procedures are paid for by TARS.

How long does a typical foster period last?

Most foster periods last between one and four weeks, the quickest having been less than 24 hours and the longest being 4 months.

What’s involved?

Fosterers need to be experienced with pets. On top of that, a property inspection is conducted, to ensure there’s adequate space, fencing, indoor access and a draught free place for the foster pet to sleep.

Due to travel time and associated costs, preference is given to those living in the Bayside, Kingston, Glen Eira or Port Phillip areas. Should you not live in one of those areas, please contact us regardless, as we may be able to refer you to a closer rescue group.

How does it work?

Once you “go on the books” as a TARS foster person, you’re called whenever a suitable pet is in need. As much information is given to you at that point, so you can decide whether you’re interested in or able to foster that particular animal.

If you agree to foster, the pet is then dropped off to you. It’s then collected whenever an appointment has been made to meet a potential new owner, at a time that’s convenient to all parties.

Should fostering be of interest to you or should you have any further queries, please contact Michaela on 0409 21 31 31 or log onto www.tars.org.au