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Welcome to K9 Rescue Group
We are a not-for-profit organisation established in 1990 to rescue, care for and rehome dogs. K9 Rescue Group strives to educate the community about responsible dog ownership. We provide a regional service in Western Australia to the Peel, Rockingham, Kwinana and Cockburn areas.
At K9 Rescue Group we are passionate about creating an environment where a dog is treated as a rightful and respected member of the community. We have many volunteers who work tirelessly to successfully rehome around 450-500 dogs a year.
We seek to promote the significant benefits that pet ownership brings to the community.
If you want to help the lives of these beautiful creatures and join the K9 family, we are always looking for volunteers contact us today! If you want to make a donation, click here. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference for all the dogs at K9.
You can sponsor a K9 friend and monitor the progress of your buddy. Sponsoring a K9 Rescue Group dog only costs $7.50 per week. The funds go towards much needed food, medical care and training, as well as improved grooming, bedding and kennel facilities.
Carol Carter – President and Committee Member
Carol Carter – President and Committee Member
I have been at K9 for over 5 years and gave up my Job with the W.A Police to volunteer for what I believe in. K9 is a special place, with very special people. Not only does K9 offer hope to dogs that have given up hope but it gives hope to people that have been traumatized by life as well. My favourite dog at K9 would have to be all of them as they all touch your heart.Carol Camplin – Committee Member
Carol Camplin – Committee Member
Since retiring, Carol has been at K9 Rescue Group for a few years. She started in the kennels, then later transferred to office duties, and soon took on the role of Secretary.Carol’s dog, Sasha, is an ex-K9 dog. Sasha was adopted as a 6 month old puppy. She is now a 5 year old lovable Rottweiler, who took a few years to mature!
Carol also enjoys volunteering at Hotham Valley Tourist Railway, Dwellingup, working in the kiosk.
Rhona Donovan – South West Coordinator and Committee Member
Rhona Donovan – South West Coordinator and Committee Member
K9 Rescue Southwest is a branch of K9 Rescue Group located in Busselton, WA.Run exclusively through foster carers and the Southwest Coordinator, Rhona Donovan who has been in this role for approx. 4 years. The most rewarding part of the job is rehoming unwanted dogs and placing them in forever homes where they will be loved and part of the family. They are “Man’s Best Friend” and should be treated as such.Teresa Smith – Committee Member
Teresa Smith – Committee Member
I have been volunteering at K9 Rescue for nearly 17 years now and during this time I have made many great friends, dogs included! I have always loved animals, especially dogs and always wanted to do more to help them. There is nothing more satisfying than when you see a dog leave the shelter with their new owners, especially when they send a picture later of them in their new home, laying on the bed, its priceless!Mike Plunkett – Caretaker
Mike Plunkett – Caretaker
More information is coming!Leah Dreaden – K9 Kids Program Coordinator
Leah Dreaden – K9 Kids Program Coordinator
I have been at K9 for over 4 years and have held several positions in that time. My favourite is being the coordinator of the K9 Kids Education Program. I love combining my love of dogs and teaching together in one program. I love all of the dogs at K9 but my favourites are the big ones!Graeme Cox – Projects
Graeme Cox – Projects
I have been a member of K9 for 10 years and during this period my primary activity has been constructing infrastuctural facilities to improve conditions for both volunteers and our resident dogs.Liz Garside – Assistant Yaps n Yarns Editor
Liz Garside – Assistant Yaps n Yarns Editor
I have been a dedicated volunteer at K9 for more than 16 years, working in the office one day a week keeping the database up to date. I enjoy being assistant editor for the quarterly member’s newsletter and ensuring that all volunteers get a birthday and Christmas card each year. I do not work in the kennels, therefore my favourite dog is the one who needs TLC and spends a few weeks in the office under the caring hands of myself and the other volunteers who work with me.Duncan Pratt – Vice President and Committee Member
Duncan Pratt – Vice President and Committee Member
More information is coming!Sonia Pratt – Fundraising Coordinator
Sonia Pratt - Fundrasing Coordinator
More information is coming!Caitlyn Welch – Office Administrator
Caitlyn Welch - Office Administrator
More information is coming!Ruth – Volunteer Coordinator
Ruth - Volunteer Coordinator
More information is coming!Linda Cruden - Secretary and Committee Member
Linda Cruden - Secretary and Committee Member
More information is coming!Janine Matthews - Committee Member
Janine Matthews - Committee Member
More information is coming!Jim Rao - Assistant Kennel Manager
Jim Rao - Assistant Kennel Manager
More information is coming!Daniel Knight - I.T Admin and Committee Member
Daniel Knight - I.T Admin and Committee Member
Daniel has studied and worked in the IT industry for over 10 years and has been volunteering I.T services at K9 since September 2016. Dan has an ex K9 dog Wags who was adopted in 2007 and still lives with him and his wife today.Since volunteering at K9 Dan has helped implement the NBN, new On Premises and Office 365 services, better WIFI and better networks. In conjunction with Luke from IDESIGNSIMPLE, together they have rebuilt the website to be more reliable, faster and provide up to date information to the eager K9 companion seekers!
Gillian Symonds - Treasurer and Committee Member
Gillian Symonds - Treasurer and Committee Member
More information is coming!Our Team
The K9 Committee is made up of a group of volunteers that are also members of K9 Rescue Group. There is an Executive Committee made up of the President, Treasurer and Secretary. There are also general committee members that assist with the overall operations of K9. The K9 Rescue Committee meets at least once per month to conduct business and work tirelessly to ensure that K9 Rescue continues on with the work that has been ongoing for the last 25 years.