Cherished Pets

💛 We’re So Grateful – And We Have Exciting News! 💛 Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve reached our initial matched giving goal. Every contribution has played a vital role in helping us support pets and their people, and we’re so thankful for your kindness. In wonderful news, a generous donor has extended the match by $5,000, giving us the opportunity to raise an additional $5,000—bringing our total to an incredible $60,000! Every gift, big or small, will now be doubled, amplifying your impact and helping us reach even more people and pets in need. Click here to make a donation 👉: https://lnkd.in/gBWK9f6b

Every day, families face heartbreaking decisions during times of hardship. For some, it’s the impossible choice between parting with their cherished pets or staying in unsafe or unmanageable situations. No one should have to make that choice. And that’s why we’re here, offering the care and support needed to keep people and their pets healthy, safe, and together. But as more people turn to us for help, and with so many already relying on our services, our funding is falling short. This is putting vulnerable people and their pets at risk and placing immense pressure on our veterinary and care teams. With your support, we can provide: - Veterinary care and assistance with vet bills. - Support from our veterinary social workers connects people in hardship with essential health and welfare services. - At-home pet care, delivered by our compassionate volunteers. - Respite care and emergency boarding for pets in crisis. Right now, your generosity can make an even bigger difference. Thanks to our matched giving partners, every dollar you donate will be doubled. Donate today and help keep people together with their cherished pets 👉: https://lnkd.in/gBWK9f6b

“I really think pet lovers truly are the nicest people.” “We are all lucky to live here and be included and supported in the Cherished Pets community." Some lovely comments from our community celebration 🐾 Our annual end-of-year event brought together volunteers, participants from our Home Care Assistance Program, our amazing Care Team, and event sponsors for a day of reflection and connection. Held at the beautiful Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, we enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch and a heartfelt talk by Dr Charlie, who shared insights on the human-animal bond and his inspiring work in Indonesia. This momentous year would not have been possible without the generosity of our partners and friends. Special thanks to Beth King and Kings Funerals, and Cameron Murnane and Beyond Bank Australia, for their generous support that helps us deliver vital care services to those who need it most. Here’s to another year of making a difference, together! 💖 #CherishedPets #CommunityCare #HumanAnimalBond #PetLovers #EndOfYearCelebration

When pets and their people stay together, so much more becomes possible. Bonds grow stronger, hearts find comfort, and hope is renewed. But, in our community, many are facing hardship, isolation, and uncertainty, making it increasingly difficult to care for their cherished pets. This is where our care becomes essential — offering the support needed to keep people and their beloved pets together, healthy, and safe. But as the number of requests for help grows, and with more people relying on our services, our funding can no longer keep up. To ensure we can continue supporting those who depend on us, we’ve launched our first Matched Giving Campaign and are calling on our community to support us. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of our matched giving partners — Cooper Investors, LYKA, and a generous anonymous donor — every donation, up to $25,000, will be doubled. Together, we can provide the care that families and their pets urgently need. Community is at the heart of everything we do. Your support strengthens the bond between people and their pets, bringing comfort, hope, and connection when it’s needed most. Please support us if you can. Donate Now and Double Your Impact 👉: https://lnkd.in/gBWK9f6b

Thank you Resilience Agenda for celebrating Alicia Kennedy (Dr. Lissi) and our amazing team at Cherished Pets! 🐾💙  Curious to see how our team at Cherished Pets is making a difference through the help of the Mental Fitness Diary and Planner? Watch the video and be inspired!  Let’s celebrate champions of wellbeing who remind us that resilience begins with leadership. Together, we can make Mental Fitness a way of life! #MentalFitness #ResilienceAgenda #LeadershipMatters

It only took a couple of cases for Dr Alicia Kennedy to realise she couldn’t look past the need to treat the patient, while also considering the health of the human looking after them. Meet our 2024 AVA President’s Award winner, a ‘human-animal’ vet who is leading the way in the emerging field of veterinary social work. 🗣️“Our veterinary social workers are at the heart of our services. They focus on four key areas: supporting individuals with assistance or companion animals, addressing the link between pets and domestic violence or crisis care, providing bereavement support for both clients and staff, and helping vets manage compassion fatigue and burnout.” “My vision is that the human-animal bond is valued, recognised and supported at a societal level, not just within the vet industry, for the vital role it plays in keeping people healthy, connected, and creating thriving communities.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gD2RWh6g Cherished Pets Diana Barker

Happy World Kindness Day! At Cherished Pets, kindness isn’t just a value—it’s at the heart of everything we do. Here’s how kindness shines through our team every day: ✨ Kindness to Clients: From the first call to every interaction, we’re dedicated to making each moment compassionate and caring. 🐾 Kindness to Pets: Our signature care ensures each patient receives the warmth and attention they deserve. 🤝 Kindness to Each Other: We support one another with respect, empathy, and a spirit of teamwork. 🧘 Kindness to Ourselves: Through self-care, setting boundaries, and speaking with integrity, we honor our well-being. We asked our team to share what kindness means to them—here’s what they said! 💬👇 #WorldKindnessDay #CherishedValues

Today is International Human Animal Bond Day and my heart is bursting that the HAB (as I so fondly call it) has its own day! 👏👏 Every day is HAB day for me.. the HAB is my reason for getting out of bed each day (via a cuddle on the couch with my cherished Jaycee) and the centre of our world at @cherishedpets. Please check out my Substack piece on the human animal bond and celebrate with a big cuddle of your cherished pet! https://lnkd.in/g5JQeyTA Let’s celebrate the HAB!! Shout out to Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) for the amazing work you do to advance the HAB 🙏 #IHABDay #HABA #humananimalbond

Today is a day close to our hearts and central to our mission — International Human-Animal Bond Day! 💙 We envision a world where the powerful bond between people and their pets is recognised, valued, and supported. This connection has real, proven benefits for mental and physical wellbeing, and we see its positive impact on lives every day. Give your cherished pets an extra cuddle today and celebrate the love and joy they bring to your life. #humananimalbond #veterinarysocialservices Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)

This week, on 3rd November, we celebrated 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a moment to proudly recognise how Cherished Pets Foundation and our B Corp certified clinic embrace the One Health, One Welfare frameworks. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we tackle the social issues interwoven with the human-animal bond, enhancing animal welfare, supporting human wellbeing, and fostering veterinary sustainability. By addressing the interconnected welfare of animals, people, and the environment we share, we acknowledge that the health of each is essential for the health and wellbeing of all. As Dr Lissi says, “𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 — 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.” We’re here to do good, and it’s the generosity of our community that makes this impact possible. We invite you to support our work and help create a healthier, more compassionate world. Please spread the word and support us: https://lnkd.in/dsTA2xJX #OneHealthDay #OneHealth #OneWelfare #BCorp #VeterinaryCare #HumanAnimalBond