Our Friends & Animal Rescue's: Promoting Compassion and Care for Animal Welfare

Welcome to Our Friends & Animal Rescue's, Below you will find businesses we support in any way or support us and Animal Rescues we support in any way. All links will open in a new window.

Why do we have Pet Rescues on our online shop?

26th March 2026: I’ve (Steve) just caught another stray cat. Sadly, it will most likely be euthanised when handed over to council, as most rescues are already at capacity and I’m unable to keep it. It’s a needless and preventable end to a life. 🥹😢

In some ways, this may be the only peace this animal will ever know. It will no longer have to hunt for food, suffer from ticks or disease, risk snake bites, or be prey to eagles or goannas. It won’t have to dodge traffic, endure extreme heat or storms, or search endlessly for shelter. And it will no longer contribute to the loss of our native wildlife.

But this situation should never have existed in the first place.

This cat’s life likely began as the result of an un-desexed parent—whether escaped, abandoned, or born in the wild—and has simply been surviving ever since. That is its instinct. It is not its fault.

The hardest part in all of this is that these are innocent animals, doing exactly what they are biologically driven to do. Yet they are the ones that ultimately pay the price. 😢

Current approaches often focus on keeping cats indoors, but this alone does not solve the problem. Cats escape. They breed. They survive. And the cycle continues.

The real issue is uncontrolled breeding.

There needs to be stronger, proactive measures in place. Breeding should be limited to registered, regulated breeders, and desexing should be made widely accessible—potentially free or heavily subsidised for a defined period—to break this cycle.

Cats can breed from as young as four months old, and inbreeding is common, which only accelerates the problem. Without intervention, this cycle will continue indefinitely—impacting both the cats themselves and our native wildlife.

We live near a national park/forest, and every March we see more kittens appearing. We do what we can—trapping and handing them over to council when there is space—but often there isn’t. And in those moments, it’s hard to know what the right thing to do is.

This isn’t just frustrating—it’s heartbreaking.

I’m not writing this out of anger alone, but out of sadness and a genuine hope that something better can be done—for the animals, for the community, and for our environment.

In Feb 2026 there was a litter of approx 6 kitten aged approx 4 months old seen (unsuccessful of being trapped).  Also seen: 1 Ginger adult, 1 black and white adult, 1 white with ginger on it adult, 1 black adult.

(We have and care for 10 cats in a large enclosure, desexed, we can't take anymore ourselves). Taking an innocent animal to a pound is one of the hardest things to do 😭 & Steve absolutely hates doing it.

Being in Qld here are the ones we consider our friends &/or support:

AWL QLD: will take healthy, socialable cats. https://www.awlqld.com.au/

Little Paws Rescue: Brisbane South & Logan https://www.littlepawskittenrescue.org.au/

Little Legs Dog & Cat Rescue:Greater Brisbane: https://www.llsqld.com.au/

Furry Friends Animal Rescue QLD: https://www.furryfriendsqld.org.au/

Ipswich Humane Group: Ipswich: https://www.ipswichhumanegroup.org/

Soquilichi Animal Rescue Ranch: Sunshine Coast: https://soquilichianimalrescue.com.au/

Panda Supplies:

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Panda Baby Supplies is a family-owned Australian business dedicated to sustainability and premium eco-friendly baby products. Trusted by parents and childcare centres across Australia, we strive to offer a refreshingly unique experience unlike most baby stores.

The Panda Baby Supplies Differences

If you're looking to embrace a more eco-conscious lifestyle, our wide range of sustainable baby essentials makes that shift easier than ever. Our nappies and wipes are crafted with  bamboo, combining unmatched eco-friendliness with performance that surpasses traditional disposable options. As providers of the greenest nappies and baby wipes in Australia, we stand apart for our chemical-free softness and superior quality.

Each product we offer is thoughtfully designed to meet the highest standards of gentle care and sustainability. Free from chemicals, fragrances, bleach, formaldehyde, and alcohol, our products are kind to both the planet and delicate skin. We continually expand our product lines, empowering parents to make eco-friendly, plastic-free choices throughout their parenting journey.

We know every parent wants their child to thrive in a healthy environment, but typical nappies, wipes, clothing, and toys can put a strain on our planet. By choosing sustainable baby products, you can make a meaningful difference—and we’re here to help you find eco-conscious alternatives.

We're also thrilled to share a recent milestone: Panda Baby Supplies is now an NDIS-approved provider. This status allows us to bring our premium, low-tox, sustainable products to NDIS-registered families throughout Australia. For us, it’s not just a business achievement—it’s a chance to positively impact more lives. As an NDIS-approved provider, we are dedicated to offering the best in eco-friendly baby care, enhancing quality of life for your loved ones.

Elimin8:

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“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall

Elimin8 Plastic, Our Mission

Our mission is to offer eco-friendly products which reduce our reliance on plastics, reduce CO2 emissions, reduce land fill and Elimin8 plastics from our environment, oceans and reefs from plastic.

When you purchase a Elimin8 product you'll also be supporting organisations that focus on issues including marine ecology and conservation.

Our aim is to reduce the use of plastic bottles for cleaning and laundry products, by supplying the items in a tablet and sheet form.    Resulting in less plastic bottles usage both domestic and commercially, we want to make a difference!