GAR is 100% Not-for-profit. All members are unpaid volunteers. We dedicate our time and effort to the rescue and re-homing of unwanted animals.

We volunteer our time, effort and resources because we are passionate about the rescue and rehabilitation of animals.
Our mission is to provide a voice for abandoned, neglected and unloved animals. We aim to provide compassion and quality of life for rescued animals via love and expert rehabilitation.
Our ultimate goal is to re home GAR animals into loving ‘forever’ families.
We desex every animal that comes into care to positively contribute to reducing the stray pet population.
GAR has a ‘no kill’ policy. We work closely with Victorian Pounds to help save lives.
Together, we can make a difference.


GAR charges an adoption fee for all of our animals. Adoption fees are charged to help cover the costs associated with animal rescue.


The money we collect for adoptions helps us cover 63% of our costs only. On top of our vet expenses, we also have animal food, flea & worm treatments, change of ownership fees, public liability insurance & animal transport - just to name a few.

Without the tireless efforts of our fund raising committee and the incredible generosity of the public, GAR could not survive.
GAR does not receive any government funding, nor do any GAR members or volunteers receive any payment.

GAR financials are prepared by 'Inside Running' accountants and submitted annually to the ACNC (Australian Charity & Not-for-profit Commission), an independent Australian Government regulatory body.

From all at GAR - THANK YOU: it is only with your support that we can continue to make a difference.