Shelter Member Code of Ethics

PetRescue supports the responsible, ethical rescue of all kinds of animals, both companions and wildlife. We provide this listing service only to groups and organisations that agree to abide by our code of ethics. Any breach of our Code of Ethics or unprofessional conduct will result in immediate suspension of membership.

As a PetRescue registered Code of Ethics rescue organisation or shelter, we agree that:

• All animals we submit to PetRescue will be:
  • Genuine rescue animals:
    All pets submitted to PetRescue must be genuine rescue animals, presently in a pound/shelter or foster care situation.
  • Desexed:
    All cats and dogs submitted to PetRescue must be desexed (or being desexed PRIOR to going to their new home) and shall be promoted as such.
    (Please note: exclusions may be granted for animals considered on veterinary advice to be too elderly. Please contact us to apply on a per-animal basis.)
• We are operating our group for the welfare of the animals in our care and not for personal profit. Any fees we charge for adoption or other services go to fund our organisation's ongoing work. While we may have paid staff, our group or shelter is not intended to be a profitable business but a charitable organisation. We are a registered non-profit group or charity, or are working towards becoming one.
• We are dedicated both to care of animals and also to educational efforts on behalf of those animals. As part of this commitment, we provide education and support to those who adopt animals from us.
• We screen our adoptive homes carefully and do not place animals without such screening.
• We are operating our group according to, and in compliance with, all federal, state, and local pet and/or wildlife regulations, laws, rules, ordinances, statutes, and codes, and possess the required permits or licence(s) (if applicable).
• We understand PetRescue makes no guarantee of any of the information posted by us. Any pets found, adopted through, or listed on PetRescue are the sole responsibility of the advertiser and/or the adopting party.
• We will endeavour to keep all of the information posted on the PetRescue website as up to date as possible.
• We recognise PetRescue has the right to remove, edit, or alter any information posted on the website at their discretion. All information, including photos, contact information and animal descriptions posted to the website becomes the property of PetRescue and may be used in promotions and for marketing purposes.
• While PetRescue cannot comprehensively evaluate nor endorse the practices of any organisation or individual, they may contact us at anytime to verify information given.
• We have read and agree to abide by PetRescue's Pet Listing Rules and Guidelines.
• We accept that our PetRescue membership may be revoked at any time without notice.

If you have any queries about the information above, please feel free to contact us.