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PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF 1^ST NOVEMBER STAFFORD RESCUE IS A REGISTERED CHARITY BUT SNAIL MAIL HAS MEANT THE NEWS HAS ONLY JUST BEEN RECEIVED.  THIS MEANS ANY DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE NOW TAX DEDUCTIBLE

IN VIEW OF THIS IF ANYONE REQUIRES AN ELECTRONIC RECEIPT PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS OF YOUR DONATION TO SUE – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   YOU WILL NEED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU DONATE.

PLEASE BE PATIENT AND GIVE US TIME TO SET EVERYTHING UP.  WE WILL GO BACK THROUGH OUR BANK RECORDS AND PUBLISH A LIST OF ANYONE WHO HAS DONATED IN THE ABOVE TIMEFRAME

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Victoria Inc Rescue Service was started in 1985. The intent was to establish a central point of contact for those who had lost or found a Stafford. Unfortunately this service provided by the Club is fast becoming one of the most used. Today our aim is:

• ·         To promote the welfare of unwanted and destitute pure bred Staffords regardless of age if the quality of life is still good.
• ·         To raise funds towards this aim. 
• ·         To maintain funds in Stafford Rescue’s name for the benefit of these dogs. 

To operate an adoption scheme for the protection of these dogs and above all, to provide a last chance for a happy and secure home. 

With the increasing popularity of the breed more Staffords are ending up in animal shelters or as unwanted pets. In some cases the ‘Staffy’ has become the fashion accessory of youth, purely as a macho status. For some it’s a fleeting encounter as they are faced with the needs of an energetic dog that quickly becomes too demanding on their time. It’s a fact that Staffordshire Bull Terriers need to be ‘Part of the Family’.  They simply cannot be left in the backyard. (Put yourself in their shoes… would you like that??) 

With a deep knowledge and passion for this wonderful breed the current rescue co-coordinators are Linda Szirer and Jan Hutton, along with several other support volunteers. There is no ‘used- by date’ placed on these rescue Staffords, they are cared for and loved as long as needed until a suitable ‘Forever Home’ is found. They are Desexed, Microchipped and Vaccinated prior to being re-homed. With the knowledge and love for the breed a lot of care is placed into matching the right Staffy to the perfect family. 

This rescue service is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations. 

We are all here for the same reason – A Love for Staffordshire Bull Terriers.