Pets In The Park

11/10/2026

We had a short break in August due to the Sydney Marathon. It was good to be back in September despite the rain!

We had a small team this month of very dedicated Vets, nurses, admin and vet students. A HUGE thank you to you all and to all the client's for their patience on the day 💖

PITP Darlinghurst sees a large number of clients and we wouldn't be able to do so without our volunteers.

This month's clinic will be a little out of sync. Instead of the last Sunday, we will be hosting the clinic on the first week of November due to our venue availability.

Share this post or follow the page to stay updated. We'll send a reminder later in the month.

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If you are experiencing homelessness with a pet (or know someone who is) and would like to come to our clinic, please organize a referral from a recognized support organization ahead of the clinic.
More information can be found here: https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/clinics/for-clients
📧 [email protected]

21/09/2026

📣 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🙌

Vets and qualified Vet Nurses, if you have a few hours to spare this Sunday and have been thinking about helping a good cause, please don't scroll past!

We are a 3-4 hour, once a month commitment, with other talented like-minded Vet professionals who are using their skills to make a difference in the community.

👉Sign up here https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/volunteering

Pets In The Park provides accessible veterinary care to pets of those who are experiencing homelessness in our community.

We run a monthly pop-up in Darlinghurst where Vets and Vet Nurses, and many other volunteers from different walks of life, volunteer their time to provide vaccinations, basic consults, and parasite protection to the pets of some of Sydney's most vulnerable populations.

If you've heard of us or feel intrigued, consider this your sign to sign up! Your time makes a real difference in helping those experiencing homelessness to keep their pets.

✏️Sign up here https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/volunteering or feel free to email [email protected] with any questions!

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20/09/2026

Our next clinic will be this coming Sunday 27th September.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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If you are experiencing homelessness with a pet (or know someone who is) and would like to come to our clinic, please organize a referral from a recognized support organization ahead of the clinic.
More information can be found here: https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/clinics/for-clients
📧 [email protected]

01/09/2026

Help make NSW public transport more accessible for people and their dogs

At Pets in the Park Darlinghurst, our team knows that getting a dog to veterinary appointments can be difficult for people who do not have access to a car.

A NSW Parliamentary e-petition is calling on the NSW Government to trial a clearly identified dog-friendly carriage on every NSW train and Metro service for two years.

Dogs would need to remain on a lead or in an approved carrier, with clear standards for behaviour, cleanliness and owner responsibility. All other carriages would remain dog-free.

This could provide an important transport option for people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship, as well as older Australians, people with disabilities and others who do not drive.

The petition needs 20,000 signatures from NSW residents by 4 November 2026 to be debated in NSW Parliament. If you live in NSW, please consider signing and sharing the petition.

👉 https://lnkd.in/gS2PN897

29/08/2026

⚠ IMPORTANT REMINDER: NO VET CLINIC CONSULTS TOMORROW

We will only be open between 1pm-2pm tomorrow to provide flea and worming treatment to our regular clients.
THERE WILL BE NO VET CONSULTS.

Please DO NOT bring your pets to the clinic to be seen as there will be no Veterinarian available.
New referrals will need to wait until September Clinic.

We look forward to seeing everyone next month! Stay safe.

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT AUGUST 30th CLINIC! 📣

We will only be open between 1pm-2pm on August 30th to provide flea and worming treatment to our regular clients.
THERE WILL BE NO VET CONSULTS.

Please DO NOT bring your pets to the clinic to be seen as there will be no Veterinarian available. New referrals will need to wait until September Clinic.

⚠ If you have any questions, concerns or have a pet who is on regular medication with us, please email 📧 [email protected]

17/08/2026

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT AUGUST 30th CLINIC! 📣

We will only be open between 1pm-2pm on August 30th to provide flea and worming treatment to our regular clients.
THERE WILL BE NO VET CONSULTS.

Please DO NOT bring your pets to the clinic to be seen as there will be no Veterinarian available. New referrals will need to wait until September Clinic.

⚠ If you have any questions, concerns or have a pet who is on regular medication with us, please email 📧 [email protected]

17/08/2026

It was a delight to see new faces at our July clinic.
We also welcomed Dr Esther back to our clinic after her 230km walk across the Larapinta with her nephew.
Thank you to all the volunteers who responded to our callout- we really appreciate the time you donate to us at these clinics!

Thank you to all the clients that joined us and trusted is with looking after your pet!💕

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If you are experiencing homelessness with a pet (or know someone who is) and would like to come to our clinic, please organize a referral from a recognized support organization ahead of the clinic.

More information can be found here: https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/clinics/for-clients
📧 [email protected]

02/08/2026

This week marks Homelessness Week 2026, a time to raise awareness of homelessness in Australia and the collective action needed to create lasting change.

At Pets In The Park, we see every day how important the bond between people and their companion animals can be.

Through our volunteer veterinary clinics, we're proud to provide free veterinary care that helps keep pets healthy and supports the people who love them.

It's practical support, delivered with compassion, and it's only possible because of our incredible volunteers, referral partners, supporters and donors.

Thank you for helping us make a difference...because caring for pets is also caring for people.

27/07/2026

We're incredibly honoured to have been selected as the 2026 charity partner for the iconic Commentators Club Grand Final Luncheon.

What began in 1997 as a gathering of just 30 friends with a shared passion for Australian Rules football has grown into one of Melbourne's most anticipated AFL Grand Final week events. More importantly, it has become a remarkable force for good.

For almost three decades, the Commentators Club has chosen to direct the proceeds from its annual luncheon to grassroots charities making a real difference in the community, with over $400,000 distributed so far.

This year, we're humbled that Pets In The Park has been chosen as the beneficiary.

Funds raised will directly support our Melbourne clinics in St Kilda, Melbourne and Frankston, helping us provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.

A heartfelt thank you to Neville "Nifty" James, Geoff "Joffa" Donohue, the Commentators Club committee, and every guest attending and sponsor supporting this year's luncheon. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on the people and pets we support.

The luncheon is already sold out which is testament to the passion of everyone involved but you can join the wait list here: https://www.commentators.com.au/book

We feel incredibly privileged to be part of this year's event and can't wait to be part of what promises to be a fantastic afternoon. You can learn more about this incredible annual event here: https://www.commentators.com.au/

Commentators Club AFL Zinc at Fed Square VetPeople Australia

24/07/2026

Every month, our volunteer team at Pets In The Park Darlinghurst provides free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness.

The support of the City of Sydney through their Summer Round grants program has helped us expand the care we can provide, ensuring more pets receive the treatment they need and can stay healthy alongside the people who love them.

To the City of Sydney, thank you for investing in our community and helping us protect the extraordinary bond between people and their pets. 💙🐾

City of Sydney

23/07/2026

We are so incredibly proud of Esther and Ethan who recently finished their 230km Larapinta Trail walk in a very impressive 11.5 days, while also achieving their $10,000 fundraising goal. Unbelievable outcome!!

Sincere thanks to everyone who donated to support their efforts...they have raised just over $10,500 which will be used to purchase essential medication for the pets of those living with homelessness who are supported by the Darlinghurst clinic.

Should you wish to, you can still donate at: https://www.givenow.com.au/petsinthepark-larapintatrail

To learn more about Pets In The Park, visit https://www.petsinthepark.org.au

20/07/2026

Mark it in your calendars! Our July clinic will be this coming Sunday.

We are still in need of some Vet and Vet Nurse volunteers!

A friendly reminder to all our clients- please make sure your referrals are emailed to us before the clinic!

See you all there! 🐾
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If you are experiencing homelessness with a pet (or know someone who is) and would like to come to our clinic, please organize a referral from a recognized support organization ahead of the clinic.
More information can be found here: https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/clinics/for-clients
📧 [email protected]

30/06/2026

⏰ FINAL HOURS TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT

There's still time to support Pets In The Park before our Scratch for the Match campaign closes tonight at midnight.

Every donation made tonight will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Scratch Pet Food (up to the value of $40,000).

Don't miss your chance to help vulnerable pets and the people who love them.

Give before midnight. Double your impact. 🐾❤️
https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/donate-now

29/06/2026

Tomorrow is your last chance to double your impact...the clock is ticking.
Tomorrow our Scratch for the Match campaign comes to an end.

If you've been considering making a donation, now is the time.

Every dollar donated before midnight June 30 will be matched by Scratch Pet Food.

Together, we can provide more veterinary care, more treatment, more support, and more hope for vulnerable pets and their people.

Please help us finish strong...huge thanks to the wonderful folk for their incredible support with this matched giving campaign.

Donate today: https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/donate-now

27/06/2026

Only 7 days remain to have your donation doubled.
Our Scratch for the Match campaign ends June 30.

Every gift made before then will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Scratch Pet Food, up to $40,000.

This means your support can help twice as many pets of those experiencing homelessness in our community receive the veterinary care they need and deserve.

Don't miss the chance to double your impact.
Donate today: https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/donate-now

23/06/2026

For many Australians experiencing homelessness, a pet is their constant companion, source of comfort, and reason to keep going. Yet when money is tight, veterinary care is often out of reach.

That's why Pets In The Park provides free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness via monthly pop-up clinics around the country.

This End of Financial Year, our friends at Scratch Pet Food are helping us make an even bigger impact. Through our Scratch for the Match campaign, every donation received before June 30 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $40,000.

That means:
🐾 $50 becomes $100
🐾 $100 becomes $200
🐾 $500 becomes $1,000

Double the gift. Double the impact.

Donate today and help us reach more pets and the people who love them.
https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/donate-now

22/06/2026

For people experiencing homelessness, losing a beloved pet can be devastating.

This EOFY, your donation helps us provide essential equipment like Halo microchip scanners, along with vaccinations, parasite prevention, medications and veterinary treatment for vulnerable pets.

And thanks to our Scratch for the Match campaign, every donation received before June 30 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Scratch Pet Food, up to $40,000.

Double the gift. Double the impact.

Donate today and help keep pets safe, healthy and connected to the people who need them most. Visit https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/donate-now

18/06/2026

We're nearly there!

Thanks to our generous supporters, we're making great progress towards our Scratch for the Match goal.

But there's still time to help us unlock the full $40,000 matched giving opportunity from Scratch Pet Food.

Every donation received before June 30 will be doubled, meaning double the impact. Every dollar helps provide veterinary care to pets whose owners are experiencing homelessness in our community.

Let's finish strong. Donate today if you can.
https://www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us/donate-now