how you can help

We are only an organisation of volunteers, as are nearly all rescue groups. We do not employ paid lobbyists. We do not have the ear of the government.

We do not ask that you walk through a pound and see the eyes of these animals that are doomed to die under the present and proposed systems, but we do ask you to make this effort to contact the people who make these decisions. If enough of us do this, together we can make a difference.

our policies

DRAV is:

  • committed to rescuing companion animals from pounds, shelters, private surrenders and in-crisis pets, and rehoming the dogs and cats thus sourced;
  • protecting and maintaining the rules of DRAV to maintain a high standing in the community;
  • lobbying as necessary to improve the standing of members of DRAV within the community and government;
  • promoting responsible pet ownership, educating, encouraging and working together with the community as a whole to embrace a caring and responsible attitude towards animal welfare;
  • supporting a network of animal rescue groups, foster carers and volunteers.
  • remaining a safety net for those pets that would otherwise be killed