Labor is helping Victorian animal services get the support they need to rehome more pets into loving homes.

Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant recently announced a local Bellarine foundation were recipients of the latest round of funding for the Animal Welfare Fund Grants Program.

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organisations, shelters and community foster care networks to support the rehoming of companion animals, as well as grants to not-for-profit and community vet clinics to allow them to maintain and expand their services and allow new low-cost clinics to be set up in areas of need around Victoria.

Cherished Pets Foundation were successful in receiving $79,927 for their Companion Animal Transport for Crisis and Community Care project.

Over the last decade, the Grants Program has awarded more than $16 million in funding to not-for-profit animal shelters, foster care organisations and community vet clinics.

The program provides grants to animal shelters, organisations promoting responsible animal ownership education, community foster care networks, not-for-profit and low-cost veterinary services and groups that provide relief facilities and services during an emergency.

The next round of applications will open later this year. For the list of recipients, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/community-and-education/animal-welfare-fund-grants-program.

Quote attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant

“I am proud to support organisations like Cherished Pets Foundation, who work tirelessly across the Bellarine caring for vulnerable animals and supporting local families. This funding will help ensure more families and pets across our community can access the support they need during difficult times.”