Homeless And Abused Animal Rescue Team Association Inc

The Homeless And Abused Animal Rescue Team Association Inc (HAART) is a dedicated not-for-profit organisation committed to saving the lives of vulnerable animals across Perth, Western Australia. Established in 2012 by a group of passionate individuals, HAART operates without a physical shelter, relying instead on a network of foster carers who provide temporary homes for animals in need. This unique approach allows the organisation to offer personalised care and attention to each animal, ensuring they receive the love and support necessary to heal and thrive before finding their forever homes.

Mission and Vision

HAART’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome homeless, abused, and unwanted animals, primarily dogs and cats, while promoting responsible pet ownership and ending the cycle of animal homelessness. Their vision is a future where every companion animal lives in a loving, secure, and caring home, and where impulse buying, over-breeding, and the commercial sale of animals are eliminated.

Main Objectives

• Rescue and provide care for animals from pounds, veterinary clinics, and private surrenders.
• Offer veterinary treatment, vaccinations, microchipping, and ongoing health care for rescued animals.
• Place animals in foster homes to assess their temperament and needs for successful adoption.
• Promote adoption as a humane alternative to buying pets.
• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
• Maintain a strict no-kill policy, ensuring no animal is euthanised due to lack of space.

Benefiting Groups

• Homeless and abused dogs and cats in the Perth area.
• Foster carers who provide temporary homes and care for rescued animals.
• Adopters seeking to provide loving, permanent homes for companion animals.
• The wider community, through reduced stray populations and improved animal welfare awareness.

Services and Activities

• Rescue operations to remove animals from dangerous or neglectful situations.
• Comprehensive veterinary care including vaccinations, microchipping, and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
• Foster care program that supports carers with veterinary costs, advice, and supplies such as food and bedding.
• Adoption services that match animals with suitable forever homes based on detailed behavioural assessments.
• Community education initiatives to discourage impulse buying and promote ethical pet ownership.
• Fundraising activities to support ongoing rescue and care efforts, relying entirely on public generosity and volunteer work.