Free Pet Food

No one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets.

However, here at Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR), we sadly receive calls every day from pet owner in our community who are faced with having to do just that. The rising cost of living has had a huge impact on many households, with many facing poverty & homelessness as a result.

Many of the animals that we rescue from pounds are surrendered because their owners are unable to care for them. Our Free Pet Food Pantry was created to offer support in these challenging times by providing pet food and other donated items such as flea treatments, worming medications, and cat litter to pet owners in need.

How the Program Works

We receive donated food and supplies from pet food companies and members of the public to run this program. These are then distributed to those who need them most via the many Human Service Organisations we partner with across Victoria so that as many people and their pets can gain access to food and supplies as possible.

If you, or a client you are assisting, are in need of pet food or supplies, check out the list of Human Service Organisations below and get in touch with them directly to access what you need for your pet.

Human Service Organisations who Partner With Us - Victoria:

Careworks – Sunbury

531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, 3429

Helping Hands Mission – Airport West & Sunshine

By appointment only. Please call: 1300 892 010

Love In Action – Wallan

Contact via their FB page above, by calling 0436457154 or emailing loveinactionwallan@gmail.com

Merri Outreach – Broadmeadows

22 Lakeside Drv, Broadmeadows, 3047

Northpoint Centre Food Pantry – Tullamarine

3 Trade Park Drive, Tullamarine, 3043

Reservoir Neighbourhood House

2B Cuthbert Road, Reservoir 3073

Whittlesea Community House

92A Church Street, Whittlesea, 3757

Testimonials

Rose, Coolaroo

Thank you so much for the free cat food I picked up last week from the Shelter. Things have been really tough for our family and this food has honestly helped us out more than you can know

Testimonials

Doing It Tough and Sleeping Rough

Without the support of our generous donors, we wouldn’t be able to help animals in need like Rosie. When Rosie was left abandoned in a carpark on a busy main road with severe leg injuries, it looked like the end of the line – until she met Felicia. Sadly, Felicia’s love and kindness was not enough. After taking Rosie in, a vet advised that Rosie’s leg was sadly so damaged that it needed to be amputated. With vet bills totalling $4,500 and no employment, Felicia was struggling, and that was before she had even begun to think about having to feed Rosie as well. Thanks to the support of Second Chance Animal Rescue Inc., who provide weekly donations of pet food to pets like Rosie, Felicia had one less thing to stress about. To all our donors, we are so appreciative of all the good that you do

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Lucille V

After falling on hard times we needed some help to care for our beautiful furbaby López… he is our world and it broke our hearts to not be able to offer him the care he deserved. The team at Second Chance were able to help us get by with a care package from their Free Pet Food Pantry and this has helped us out dramatically! We don’t need to worry about how we are going to feed López for the next few weeks and can focus on getting back on our feet.

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Michelle

I just wanted to thank you for the donations of dog food to United Minds Community Services. I have recently been laid off work and they’ve helped me with some groceries. It was so great getting the food for the dog too – if he’s happy then I’m happy. It does get hard to find the money for groceries when you’ve had to pay a few big bills, so it really helps. There are so many people struggling at the moment. I would go hungry myself before having to give up my pet, but I can imagine that there are families with kids who might have to face that reality. Every bit of help makes a difference, so thanks for the great work you do!

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If you are interested in taking part, please complete the following registration form, and we will add you to our waitlist to be contacted for the next available round of dates.

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*50% fee for cancellations within 14 days of your booking. 100% fee for cancellations within 7 days of your booking.

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If you are interested in taking part, please complete the following registration form, and we will contact you to discuss availability and make your team’s booking.

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^{*Due to the physical nature of working in the shelter, volunteer roles may involve significant amounts of manual handling, and a reasonable level of fitness is required. Manual handling includes sustaining repetitive movements of lifting/bending, pushing/pulling, twisting/turning and walking for extended periods of time. Some heavy lifting up to 15kg may be required.}

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We are currently taking bookings for our Corporate Volunteering Program.

If you are interested in taking part, please complete the registration form below, and we will call you to discuss availability and make your team’s booking.

Group Organiser's Name

First Name

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Availability

I.e: Your preferred month to volunteer

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that my volunteer team must be fit for manual handling.

*Due to the physical nature of working in the shelter, volunteer roles may involve significant amounts of manual handling, and a reasonable level of fitness is required. Manual handling includes sustaining repetitive movements of lifting/bending, pushing/pulling, twisting/turning and walking for extended periods of time. Some heavy lifting up to 15kg may be required.

Details for Tax Invoice & Payment

Please make sure the following details are correct.

I acknowledge that my organisation will receive an invoice for a financial contribution of $800 (inc GST) or more, depending on the number of people who are booked in. I understand payment is within 14 day payment terms for hosting our volunteers.

Yes

I acknowledge the cancellation policy*

Yes

*50% fee for cancellations within 14 days of your booking. 100% fee for cancellations within 7 days of your booking. Please refer to full cancellation policy above for more information.

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No one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their pets.

How the Program Works

Human Service Organisations who Partner With Us - Victoria:

Donate Funds

Donate Supplies

Donate Time

Testimonials​

Rose, Coolaroo

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Doing It Tough and Sleeping Rough

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Lucille V

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Michelle

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