How SAFE Began

SAFE began in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in Karratha in February 2003 to address the lack of an animal shelter for homeless cats & dogs. In the past many of these animals were euthanased because of the lack of facilities for the rescue of these animals. This was quickly followed by the formation of SAFE Hedland in July 2003 and the Perth branch in 2005.

Overview

SAFE consists of a network of temporary carers who have opened their homes to abandoned cats and dogs whilst permanent homes are sought. The need for the services which SAFE provides is not isolated to a specific region. It is our vision that where needed, further SAFE branches will be established in locations where there is currently no animal shelter or rescue program.
SAFE is proactive in helping to bring about positive change in the areas which cause so many unwanted, abandoned and neglected dogs and cats and strongly supports and promotes de-sexing of all domestic pets.
Through positive change, the primary goal for SAFE is to make a difference in the quality of life for cats & dogs and to promote the immense value to humans of pet ownership.

Our Location

Perth
SAFE Perth targets the Perth metro area and surrounds, as well as assisting with pounds in the south-west region.

Pilbara
The Pilbara is a massive, remote area in the Northwest of Western Australia encompassing 510,000 square kilometres which is approximately 20% of the State's total land area. It has a population of approximately 45,000, the majority of which is distributed unevenly throughout the Western third of the region.