Together, with our Customers, Suppliers and Team Members we have raised over $320,000 to lead change for people needing support through animal-assisted therapy.
Your support of animal-assisted therapy through our Big Hearts Project will go a long way in empowering a better future for pets and people.
Big Hearts, Bigger Donations
All donations made on 16 and 17 September 2023 were matched up to $50,000 by the Petstock Foundation!
Big Hearts All Round
Through various corporate volunteer opportunities, Team Members saw first-hand the impact they're having on the programs we empower.
"Meeting the cute puppies and dedicated and passionate trainers and seeing how our donations make an impact was inspiring!
Having a child with extra needs puts a strain on the whoe family and hearing the stories and how these Assistance Dogs can change lives was inspirational.
I'm so proud to work for a company that offers these opportunities!"
- Emily Bodell
"Helping those who help the community in Tassie, was an amazing feeling, especially with how grateful they were for our assistance.
We all left feeling empowered!"
Travis Britton - Regional Manager
Learn how animal-assisted therapy programs help people in need
Rebekah was born with Spina Bifida and has spent much of her life in a wheelchair. At the age of six her parents took her to try HorsePower's services. These services have transformed her mobility, independence, self-confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
Rebekah has previously been President of HorsePower Hills and is currently Vice President. She is now training to be an assistant coach, with the view of becoming a level 1 coach!
Henry is an assistance dog and has been trained specifically to help our son, Jack, with his Autism. He has made a positive impact not only on Jack, but on our entire family.
Henry helps Jack in every aspect of his life, from medical appointments, school, shopping trips, family outings, communication with others, and daily life at home.
Henry is the furry sidekick that Jack needed.
Purchase a Petstock Foundation product to empower a better future for both pets and people.
Programs We're Empowering
Guide Dogs
Ensures people with low vision or blindness are actively involved members of the community through the support of therapy dogs.
Animal Therapies Limited
Advances the understanding, acceptance, and accessibility of animal-assisted services for those in need.
Assistance Dogs Australia
Train and place unique dogs with Australians in unique situations. The free-to-client assistance dogs provide independence, self-esteem, improved health and relationships to individuals and families.
RDA - Tasmania
Aims to provide services to people of all ages with disabilities to enable them to enjoy safe, healthy, stimulating, therapeutic, and horse-related activities.
Very Special Kids
Provides holistic palliative care for children and young people across Victoria. Their therapy dog program plays a critical role in providing the best quality of life possible.
RDA - South Australia
Provides horse riding and related activities as sport, active recreation, and basic therapy for people with disabilities.
HorsePower
Offers life-changing experiences using the power of horses and people working together to impact people's lives and contribute to the community.
Smart Pups
Provides trained service dogs to assist children with special needs. Their goal is to improve the quality of life of children with special needs by training assistance dogs in task-specific skills.