At House of Chances Rescue, our name is our mission - we provide a chance to those who need it the most. The high medical needs animals, the aggressive who need to be socialised, the injured and the forgotten. We are there for them and back them 110%. The majority of the animals we save come from pounds just before they are euthanized due to overcrowding. In short we save the lives of those who others have turned away from. 

Our team is made up of a small group of dedicated volunteers and animal lovers who go above and beyond for every life in our care. All of our animals are with dedicated foster carers who open both their homes and their hearts to cats and other animals in need. 

We are a wholly volunteer-run rescue based in Melbourne. We rely entirely on donations and sponsorship to continue our work. We do not have any paid staff, every cent goes directly to vet work, supplies and where it is needed most - the animals. We are incredibly grateful for any donation or sponsorship that helps us to continue to save lives.

​Saving the most vulnerable animals also means the highest vet bills. As an entirely no-kill shelter we go above and beyond for every animal we commit to. We will only ever euthanise an animal if there is no quality of life, it is highly recommended by our vet or if not doing so is deemed too cruel due to the prolonged suffering of the animal. Every single animal is worth fighting for and if there is a chance, we provide it. No matter the work, no matter the cost.

We are registered with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission) and are a deductible gift recipient. This means all donations over $2 are tax deductible. ​You can view our charity registration information here, and our deductible gift recipient status here.