The KRS Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Centre is a multi-functional space designed to improve animal welfare while fostering community involvement. This facility will provide rehabilitation services for stray and surrendered cats, ensuring they receive necessary medical care, socialization, and rehoming opportunities. Additionally, the centre will host educational programs, wellness activities, and a café, creating a ...
Kitty Rescue Squad Aus Inc
Kitty Rescue Squad Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Centre
GOAL
$132,835
Australia > VIC > Metro
Field of Interest
- Community and economic development
- Environment conservation and climate change
Target Population
- Flora / fauna
- Not applicable
Kitty Rescue Squad Aus Inc
Kitty Rescue Squad is a not-for-profit organisation founded in October 2021 by a group of Latin American women that love animals and believe every person can help and give back to society.
Our main goal is to help control and reduce the overpopulation of feral and stray cats in Melbourne through desexing programs, medical care, rehabilitation, rehoming and community education.
The organisation is funded by donations from supporters and volunteers. Likewise, our rescue and rehabilitation program has been supported by our foster carers.
Project Summary
The KRS Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Centre is a multi-functional space designed to improve animal welfare while fostering community involvement. This facility will provide rehabilitation services for stray and surrendered cats, ensuring they receive necessary medical care, socialization, and rehoming opportunities. Additionally, the centre will host educational programs, wellness activities, and a café, creating a sustainable model that encourages community engagement while supporting animal welfare initiatives.
Project Goals & Expected Outcomes
The KRS Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Centre will serve as a rehabilitation space for rescued cats and a community hub offering activities that promote animal welfare.
The key objectives include:
– Increase Adoption Rates: By creating a welcoming space where potential adopters can interact with cats through events such as adoption days, cat yoga, and community engagement workshops.
– Reduce Overpopulation & Improve Animal Welfare: Through expanded intake capacity, KRS will be able to rescue more abandoned and surrendered cats, ensuring they receive
necessary medical treatment, socialization, and rehoming services. Enhance Community
-Engagement & Education: Hosting responsible pet ownership workshops, training sessions, and educational programs to encourage ethical and informed pet care.
– Provide a Unique Cultural & Wellness Experience: The facility will feature a Colombian coffee and pastry café, creating an inviting space where visitors can relax, learn, and connect with adoptable cats.
Project Outcomes
Success for the KRS Rehabilitation & Community Engagement Centre will be measured through tangible improvements in companion animal welfare, community involvement, and sustainability.
Key indicators of success include:
- Increase in Adoption Rates: A measurable rise in the number of cats successfully rehomed, reducing the number of stray and abandoned animals.
- Reduction in Feral & Abandoned Cat Population: Demonstrated impact through lower intake numbers at local pounds and shelters.
- Community Engagement Growth: Increased participation in responsible pet ownership workshops, adoption events, and wellness programs like cat yoga.
- Financial Sustainability: Self-sustaining operations through café revenue, event hosting, and community support, reducing reliance on external donations.
- Public Awareness & Education: Higher attendance at workshops and digital engagement metrics (social media reach, website visits) reflecting greater awareness of responsible pet ownership.
- Collaboration with Local Businesses & Government: Strengthened partnerships with veterinary clinics, government agencies, and corporate sponsors supporting ongoing initiatives.
These outcomes will be tracked through adoption records, participant feedback, financial reports, and community engagement metrics.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $132,835
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Funding Gap | $132,835 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Centre expenses | $132,835 |
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