Big Hearts Project
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 whole 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
HorsePower
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!
Smart Pups
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.
Donate and WIN!
Congratulations to all our winners.
Your donation made a bigger impact on those who need it most!
- Rod Watson | VIC
- Janine White | NSW
- Sharon Young | NT
- Jessica Buckley | WA
- Brendan Banks | TAS
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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.
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Animal Therapies Limited
Advances the understanding, acceptance, and accessibility of animal-assisted services for those in need.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RDA - South Australia
Provides horse riding and related activities as sport, active recreation, and basic therapy for people with disabilities.
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HorsePower
Offers life-changing experiences using the power of horses and people working together to impact people's lives and contribute to the community.
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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.
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How to Train a Therapy Dog
Sit, stay, fetch - these commands comprise basic training but they're far from the limit of what a dog is capable of. In celebration of our Big Hearts campaign, which is raising money for charities championing animal-assisted therapies, we've done a deep dive into therapy dogs and their intensive training journey.
Therapy Services
You never know how animal-assisted therapy might be able to empower you. Check out the Animal Therapies Limited directory to see how you or someone close to you might utilise an animal for emotional, mental, or physical support.
Thanks to our wonderful partners for their support:
Major partners
Campaign partners
+The Petstock Foundation will double the first $50,000 AUD in donations made between 16 September - 17 September 2023 or until the available pool of funds is exhausted.
++T&Cs apply, see www.petstock.com.au/pages/promotions. AU res. 18+ who are/become a Petstock Rewards member. Runs 12.01am (AEST) 29/08/23. Ends 11.59pm (AEST) 02/10/23. To enter, donate to the Petstock Foundation Big Hearts Project. Donate online or instore at any Petstock, My Pet Warehouse, or Best Friends Pets, or purchase any Petstock Foundation product from any of the above outlets & provide your Petstock rewards card/account details to cashier OR visit www.petstock.com.au & be logged into your Petstock online account at time of making purchase to get auto entry into draw. If not already a Petstock Rewards member, a shopper MUST sign up first before making a purchase at www.petstock.com.au/pages/petstock-rewards and then enter. Winners drawn 05/10/23 at 1-3 Humffray St, Bakery Hill, Victoria, Australia at 4pm AEST. 6 prizes: $500 Cash Grant to be awarded to either Riding for the Disabled Tasmania, Riding for the Disabled South Australia, HorsePower Australia, Very Special Kids, Smart Pups or Assistance Dogs' Australia, Winners to choose and the Petstock Foundation will donate Cash Grant on their behalf. Total prize pool $3,000. Max 1 prize per person. Winners contacted by phone/email. Winners published on Petstock Foundation social channels.