Jetpets Companion Animal Rescue Award winners 2020

Following the announcement of the Finalists in September, one winner from each category was selected by an expert panel of 20 Judges. The winners were revealed on 15 October 2020 at a virtual Rescue Awards Ceremony run by Gold Rescue Partner, Refuel Creative in Adelaide. The Ceremony was broadcasted live at 4 pm AEDT across the country via the Rescue Awards Facebook page.

This year, Jetpets is again the Platinum Rescue Hero and naming Partner. Jetpets General Manager Sandy Matheson said, “In a year of challenges and hardship for so many people, we are very humbled to be able to share in celebrating the achievements of rescue organisations, volunteers, and adopters who have made significant sacrifices and devoted their efforts into caring for the welfare of companion animals in such difficult times. On behalf of the entire Jetpets team, we thank and congratulate this year’s winners of the Companion Animal Rescue Awards.”

Category 1: Outstanding Rescue Group – Greyhound Rescue NSW

Category 2: Outstanding New Rescue Group – Liberty Foundation Australia (NSW)

Category 3: Outstanding Animal Shelter – Cat Haven WA

Category 4: Outstanding Council Animal Shelter – Shoalhaven Animal Shelter (NSW)

Category 5: Innovation in Rescue – Central Coast Animal Care Facility (NSW)

Category 6: Community Education and Outreach Program – Banyule’s Free Cat Desexing Program (VIC)

Category 7: Volunteer of the Year – Shelley Tinworth (Greyhound Rescue NSW)

Category 8: Refuel Digital Technology Award (new) – The Rabbit Sanctuary (NSW)

Category 9: Advocate® People’s Rescue Story – Kate O’Donnell and her dog Wolf (NSW) adopted from Dog Rescue Newcastle

Category 10: Drontal® Foster Carer Story (new) – Rachel Arthur and her cat Sass (NSW); foster carer for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home

Plus a Special Foster Carer Award: Mumma Zura, an American Staffy who has fostered over 200 puppies.