Other ways to help

Fundraising

Inspire your community to raise funds for pets in danger. We believe in the power of community and the impact we can make if we all do a little. As part of our fundraising family, you'll inspire friends, colleagues, and communities to raise crucial funds, giving pets in danger and their families hope of a violence-free future.

Bequest

A legacy gift can provide lasting protection for pets. Legacy gifts have a very special place in our hearts as Pet Refuge was founded with a legacy gift from Founder, Julie Chapman’s late parents. Just as their legacy helped us start, your legacy can help us continue providing protection for pets even when their loved ones can’t.  

Shop

100% of profits from our Pet Refuge shop help the pets and families we support. Our Pet Refuge shop gives you an option to support pets in need while also taking care of your own. Buy a dog toy, cat wand, enrichment lick mat, or Pet Refuge T-shirt and 100% of the profit goes to helping pets and families escape violence.

Goods Donations

Have crates, beds, toys or other pet items? Get in touch with our team. The nature of our work and the backgrounds of the pets we care for mean our needs are always changing, so the best thing to do is to email our friendly support team with what you’d like to donate. We are unable to accept open/expired food, duvets or pillows. Our friends at Mars generously supply us with all our dry cat and dog food needs.

Volunteering

To protect the pets we care for, their families, and our staff, the shelter’s location remains confidential. Sadly, abusers can trace pets or families through the shelter or foster homes, putting everyone at risk. A secure, private refuge gives pets space to heal safely. That’s why we can’t accept volunteering on-site or through fostering. But you can still make a big difference by making toys, helping at events, or sharing your skills.

Donate by bank

We recognise you may prefer to donate by bank. We want to make it easy for you to support Pet Refuge in whatever way suits you. To donate by bank transfer, our details are: Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust 12-3628-0000739-00 For a tax receipt, please email info@petrefuge.org.nz with your donation details. To set up an automatic payment for a monthly gift, we have a separate bank account, please contact us first.