… and pussycats and budgies too. Many bushfire survivors, despite having lost all their property, are thankful that they and their families, including the family pet, made it through alive. Of course, pets need food and shelter too.

After an appeal from the Whittlesea Animal Clinic the City of Ballarat and 3BA & Power FM joined forces to promote a collection point for pet supplies.

Donated pet supplies will be transported to the Whittlesea Animal Clinic and will then be distributed to those in need over the coming weeks.

Robbie and Matt from 3BA & Power FM are pictured with Fleur from the City of Ballarat at the collection point for Pet supplies in Ballarat.

In a twist, new Program Director Garrath Cockerell has a direct link to the Whittlesea area, his Aunty Laurel, whose house was spared in the tragedy, has spent the days since the disaster working with the CFA volunteers and the animal clinic.