By Roman Kulkewycz
Bunyip Pharmacy has been raising funds through in store raffles to support care for injured, neglected and abandoned dogs through Rescued With Love (RWL), an organisation founded in 2005 which is solely funded by public donations and which is dedicated to rescuing and providing medical care to dogs in need.
In 2010, RWL was the first animal welfare organisation to be awarded the Victoria Day Award for Community and Public Service by a Victorian organisation. Since its inception RWL has rescued thousands of dogs in need.
The Bunyip Pharmacy, true to its mission does not sell products which are tested on animals. They will be having a special morning tea where the lucky raffle winner will be announced.
Belinda Brasier, front of store and digital marketer at the pharmacy, has a burning passion to facilitate such care by personally making monthly donations to RWL. She said the pharmacy has donated goods in excess of $600 towards the raffle.
“RWL takes the seniors that no one wants, the sick that are surrendered to pounds with a rescue being their only way out,” said Belinda.
“They have all their vet work done and then find them a compatible home. Sometimes a vet clinic will contact RWL about a client whose pet is sick or needs surgery, but the owners can’t afford it, but love their pets, if they are able they help out with the surgery expenses and medication,” said Belinda.
Belinda recently found two Shih Tzu dogs for sale on Facebook. She and her mum visited the seller and bought one which needed urgent medical attention. The owners, an elderly couple, were in hospital.
Following veterinary treatment and grooming care, this dog was allocated to a loving forever home and is now living a happy luxurious life.
The Bunyip Pharmacy’s morning tea was due to be held on Thursday 29 February.
