Rescue Groups We Work With
K9 Connections offers help for both BARRC & SAFE. We offer 50% off our servcies for their rescue dogs that attend classes, assessments, rehabilitation & more. We also help their fosters & the community with education sessions.
BARRC
BARRC is a not for profit Animal Welfare organisation operating in Bunbury WA.The organisation operates solely on a voluntary basis and does not have paid employees nor does it receive any government funded grants.
BARRC was established in March 2019 after a small group of individuals discovered a much needed requirement for more animal welfare organisation assistance in the South West of WA. We began as a group of individuals committed to rescuing and rehoming animals. Although we are a new organisation, the committee has a combined experience in animal welfare of over 22 years.
The committee and management of BARRC is based in Bunbury, rescuing animals throughout the Bunbury region. This local community structure allows us to be flexible to meet the needs of the community and react accordingly.
SAFE
SAFE is Western Australia’s largest animal rescue organisation using the foster care model. Founded in 2003, they currently have 11 branches state-wide and have successfully rehomed more than 26,000 homeless animals. They utilise a dedicated team of volunteers ensuring an exceptional level of care for their rescue animals and a highly effective financial model.
Although their core focus is animals, our largest impact is on the communities in which they work. SAFE are helping people find companionship by connecting them with a pet who needs them. They are also helping to reduce the overpopulation of homeless animals by strongly advocating for animal desexing.
SAFE's organisation works so effectively because it is run by people who know their own communities. When an animal is abandoned or surrendered their branch coordinators go about finding a foster carer from their list of volunteers. Often SAFE teams will drive hundreds of kilometres and work late into the night to ensure an animal is safe. Amazing dedication, teamwork and a whole lot of passion means that everyone just does what they need to make it happen.
Although their core focus is animals, our largest impact is on the communities in which they work. SAFE are helping people find companionship by connecting them with a pet who needs them. They are also helping to reduce the overpopulation of homeless animals by strongly advocating for animal desexing.
SAFE's organisation works so effectively because it is run by people who know their own communities. When an animal is abandoned or surrendered their branch coordinators go about finding a foster carer from their list of volunteers. Often SAFE teams will drive hundreds of kilometres and work late into the night to ensure an animal is safe. Amazing dedication, teamwork and a whole lot of passion means that everyone just does what they need to make it happen.
