Here at Jetpets Animal Transport, animal welfare is at the heart of every journey. That’s why we are proud to continue supporting PetRescue and the extraordinary work they do to connect homeless pets with loving homes across Australia. In fact, this year, PetRescue celebrates 20 years of impact and a huge milestone of one million adoptions!
Relocating a rescue pets to new homes requires careful planning, compassion and expert oversight. Through our CEIV accredited processes and partnerships with organisations like PetRescue, Jetpets is committed to supporting pets in need of new homes and strengthening local pet welfare initiatives.
The Impact of PetRescue on Australian Pets & People
PetRescue continues to deliver remarkable outcomes for pets, adopters and rescue organisations nationwide. Over the course of the 2025 Calendar year:
– 69,983 pets found loving homes via PetRescue
– 34.9 million people visited PetRescue, increasing awareness and adoption opportunities
– Pets found homes 14.4% faster than in 2024, reducing time in care
– In 2025, the Home2Home program reached a huge milestone: more than 1,000 pets have been kept out of the rescue system since the program began in 2020.
– 6,165 calls for help were answered for people and pets in crisis
– 77 new rescue organisations joined the PetRescue community, expanding national support networks.
These milestones highlight the power of collaboration in improving welfare outcomes for rescue pets and the people who care for them.
Understanding the Unique Needs of Rescue Pets
At Jetpets, we take a very personalised approach to your pets, ensuring their individual needs are understood and addressed to ensure we have their welfare at the very heart of every step of the process.
Pre-Travel Preparation with Expert Veterinary Oversight
Planning and preparation are critical for the safe transportation of pets. Our in-house veterinary team works closely, where required, with pet guardians, organisations like PetRescue and adopters to ensure each pet is fit for travel and meets all regulatory and welfare requirements.
Every PetRescue fur baby travelling with Jetpets is assessed individually to ensure they are medically fit for travel. Our goal is to minimise stress and maximise welfare outcomes at every stage of the journey.” — Dr Monica BSc (Hons) BVSc
Jetpets’ Compassionate, CEIV-Aligned Approach
Jetpets is proud to be Australia’s only pet transport company holding IATA CEIV Live Animals certification, reflecting the highest global standards in animal welfare, handling and transportation processes.
Our CEIV-aligned processes ensure:
– Temperature-controlled handling and storage
– Stress-minimising handling procedures
– Staff are trained in animal welfare and live animal logistics
– End-to-end monitoring and documentation
For rescue and vulnerable pets, these standards provide critical assurance that their journey is managed with care, expertise and accountability.
Supporting Pet Relocation and Stronger Communities
We are honoured to continue supporting PetRescue and their mission for every pet in Australia to be safe, respected and loved. Together, we can help rescue pets’ transition safely, strengthen community welfare outcomes, and ensure every pet’s journey is handled with expertise and compassion.
