Caring for Animals

Supporting vulnerable animals and promoting responsible pet ownership in our community.

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About Animals Matter Charitable Trust

Dedicated to improving the lives of animals and their caregivers in Southland, New Zealand. We focus on welfare, responsible ownership, and community education.

A person with light hair is kneeling on a street holding a sign that reads 'Animal Liberation'. The person is surrounded by other individuals, some holding flags and banners with messages. The atmosphere suggests a protest or demonstration taking place.
A person with light hair is kneeling on a street holding a sign that reads 'Animal Liberation'. The person is surrounded by other individuals, some holding flags and banners with messages. The atmosphere suggests a protest or demonstration taking place.
Our Mission
Our Vision

We aim to support vulnerable animals and promote empathy in future generations, ensuring a compassionate community that respects all living beings.

Our Services

Dedicated to improving the lives of animals and supporting their caregivers in our community.

Veterinary Assistance

Helping owners with veterinary expenses to ensure their pets receive necessary care and treatment.

A small black and white puppy is sitting inside a wooden shelter with the words 'COROHAWK SHELTER' painted in green above the doorway. The shelter appears to be simple and rustic, with a metal rim around the entrance.
A small black and white puppy is sitting inside a wooden shelter with the words 'COROHAWK SHELTER' painted in green above the doorway. The shelter appears to be simple and rustic, with a metal rim around the entrance.
Responsible Ownership

Promoting desexing and microchipping to encourage responsible pet ownership and reduce animal suffering.

Teaching empathy and animal care values to the younger generation for a compassionate future.

Community Education
A dog stands on its hind legs behind metal bars, looking out with a somber expression. The setting appears to be a kennel or animal shelter.
A dog stands on its hind legs behind metal bars, looking out with a somber expression. The setting appears to be a kennel or animal shelter.
A sign with the bold text 'FREE ANIMALS' is affixed to a rough, textured wall. The sign is black with white lettering and appears to be slightly worn, suggesting it has been there for some time.
A sign with the bold text 'FREE ANIMALS' is affixed to a rough, textured wall. The sign is black with white lettering and appears to be slightly worn, suggesting it has been there for some time.
A variety of animals are inside stacked cages, including small dogs and rabbits. The cages are colorful, with prominent pink, green, and blue hues. The animals are mostly lying down and the setup resembles a market or pet shop environment.
A variety of animals are inside stacked cages, including small dogs and rabbits. The cages are colorful, with prominent pink, green, and blue hues. The animals are mostly lying down and the setup resembles a market or pet shop environment.

Gallery

Celebrating our commitment to animal welfare.

A small, light brown puppy is standing on its hind legs inside a metal cage, looking outside with a paw raised against the bars. The background shows crumpled newspaper and a metal bowl inside the cage.
A small, light brown puppy is standing on its hind legs inside a metal cage, looking outside with a paw raised against the bars. The background shows crumpled newspaper and a metal bowl inside the cage.
A wooden fence with wire mesh supports a bright yellow-orange sign which reads 'Always wash hands after touching animals.' Behind the fence, there are animal enclosures with green grass and wooden structures. There are additional signs on the structures in the background providing more information.
A wooden fence with wire mesh supports a bright yellow-orange sign which reads 'Always wash hands after touching animals.' Behind the fence, there are animal enclosures with green grass and wooden structures. There are additional signs on the structures in the background providing more information.

Get in Touch

Reach out to support animal welfare in our community.

A black and white image shows a crowd of people holding protest signs. One prominent sign reads, 'A Dog Is More Protected By Animal Rights Than A Child In Palestine By Human Rights.' The background features cloudy skies and structures resembling stage trusses.
A black and white image shows a crowd of people holding protest signs. One prominent sign reads, 'A Dog Is More Protected By Animal Rights Than A Child In Palestine By Human Rights.' The background features cloudy skies and structures resembling stage trusses.
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Dedicated to improving animal welfare in NZ.

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contact@animalsmattercharitabletrust.space


+64-21-555-0179

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