Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) December 7, 2007 -- OZtion, Australia's second largest online auction site (www.oztion.com.au), has today announced a free new online service to assist animal rescue shelters trying to find new homes for dumped pets.
The most recent statistics published by the RSPCA show that over 47 percent of the animals taken in by animal shelters are euthanased, with only 24 percent finding new homes.
In consultation with animal welfare and rescue groups, OZtion has developed a new section within their site designed specifically to assist animal shelters looking to find new homes for abandoned pets.
The new service is provided at zero cost to animal shelters and animal rescue organisations.
Philip Druce, Managing Director for OZtion, commented, "At Christmas time every year, thousands of pets are dumped at animal shelters. OZtion's new pet listing service gives animal rescue and welfare organisations a totally free opportunity to advertise abandoned pets to the millions of Australians that visit our website each month. Our hope is that this new service will help reduce the appalling number of abandoned pets that are put down every year."
Isabel Bruaccie from Pug Rescue Victoria commented, "Our mission is to find new homes for abandoned and surrendered Pugs. It takes time, energy, money, and lots of love to keep our non-profit operating. We think that OZtion's new service for animal rescue organisations will make it much easier for us to raise money, and keep up our rescue work."
Andrea Corradina from Companions for Life in NSW commented, "Pets should be a lifetime commitment. Unfortunately many pets end up being abandoned or surrendered, and are put down. Companions for Life NSW is dedicated to rescuing animals and finding them new loving homes. I personally spend much of my time educating the public about the necessity of desexing their pets, and shining a spotlight on the awful conditions many animals endure when sold through pet stores. OZtion's support for animal rescue organisations will definitely make my job a little easier."
OZtion's pet category is a safe and convenient way to advertise animals for sale online. The new classified style listing format gives anybody looking to sell a pet an easy way to find suitable buyers. The classified style format provides the seller with great flexibility, so that they have the opportunity to determine whether or not the buyer is going to be a responsible owner before completing the transaction.
Any OZtion member with a seller account is able to list an animal for sale, for a fee of $3.99 inc GST per listing. OZtion will donate all listing fees received from standard pet listings between November 2007 and February 2008 to animal welfare and rescue groups.
As part of the new service, OZtion now offers animal rescue shelters the ability to set up a vShop free of charge. OZtion's vShop service allows animal welfare groups to establish a fully branded, easy to set up and maintain Internet shop. Within their vShop, the welfare groups can promote their cause and display animals available for adoption, as well as offer fundraising items for sale using OZtion's Zero Cost Listing service. Each vShop is created within the OZtion site, and benefits from the millions of monthly visitors to www.oztion.com.au.
With more than 1.6 million Australian visitors in November 2007, OZtion now has over 214,000 registered members. OZtion's online product listings have grown 51 percent in the last 12 months, currently averaging 460,000 simultaneous items for sale.
Membership at OZtion is free. Anybody can join and purchase products. OZtion offers extensive online safety features, including in-depth identity verification measures.
Items listed for sale via OZtion are offered by businesses or individuals that have been security verified by OZtion's unique seller verification process.
About OZtion
OZtion is an Australian online auction site, based on unique Australian designed and developed technology. Based in Melbourne, OZtion has grown enormously to become the 2nd largest Australian online auction site. OZtion was recently voted Australia's best new website by the readers of Australian Netquide magazine. Visit www.oztion.com.au for more information.
Media Contact:
Sebastian Rice, Silverspan, +61 2 9959 1991
# # #
Premium Travelers Name Qantas Best in South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand Global Traveler Readers Have Chosen the Airline for Three Consecutive Year
Global Traveler proudly announces that Qantas Airways is an award winner.
PokerNews and Hollywood Poker Present Two $5000 PokerNews Cup Australia Freerolls
PokerNews is pleased to announce the addition of two more $5000 PokerNews Cup Australia (http://www.pokernewscup.com/) Freerolls. Hollywood Poker (http://www.pokernews.com/hollywood-poker.htm) will be hosting these additional freerolls, the first of which takes place Saturday September 22 at 14:00 EDT. Players must hurry, as qualification for this exclusive freeroll closes Wednesday September 19.
From Australia to Israel, International Dog Trainers Fly to USA to Learn the Karen Pryor Way
Karen Pryor Academy announces the launch of the international version of its Dog Trainer Program, specifically designed for dog trainers living outside North America who are looking for education and certification from world-renown trainer, author, and behavioral biologist Karen Pryor, a pioneer of force-free training technology. The first class of International students hails from Hong Kong, Australia, Israel, Taiwan, and Finland.
Australia - Something For Every Traveler
If you want to travel somewhere that's full of diverse sights and experiences, then Australia is the place for you. Whatever you're looking for, chances are that the 'Land Down Under' can provide it. It's possible to take multiple vacations in the one visit.
Adesso Albums Announces Global Distribution Expanding to Canada, UK & Australia
Adesso Albums (http://www.adessoalbums.com) announced today that their line of Instant Photo Guestbooks® will now be distributed internationally via three independent distributors in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
Australian Finance Website Reviews and Compares All Credit Cards
Choosing the right credit card can be a daunting task. Now there is a new website that allows Australian consumers to compare credit cards in one location. CreditCards.com.au is a highly respected Australian website designed to help ordinary people bust through the jargon and fine print to find and apply for the best credit card.
Australian Merino Wool: Not Just For Clothes
It was way back in 1797 that the Merino sheep arrived in Australia The first flock of Spanish Merino sheep landed in Australia by way of South Africa
Flying in Australia
People who travel frequently in Australia and internationally are talking more about airfare deals and about receiving the best prices at the best time to travel It's possible to fly to many places inside Australia and around the World for considerably less than the full standard fare, although ticket prices seem to fluctuate significantly in various locations; with some research and given you've gotten the assistance of a capable travel agent or one of Australia's low cost airlines such as Virgin Blue
Australia's Mollydooker Wines Score Big & Sell Out -- Reserves Available Winery-Direct on Their US Website
Australia's Mollydooker Wines received 90 points or higher from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate for 10 of its 11 wines. Nearly sold-out through traditional retail channels, a reserve supply of Mollydooker wines is available on their Napa-based website. Holiday packages such as "Party in a Box" and "All You Need is Love" are available with a one-cent per bottle shipping special (details/restrictions below).
Australian Online Marketing Company Launches by Giving Away Free Carbon Credits
New Australian web video production and marketing services company, Soul Arch Media & Marketing, is offering carbon credits instead of discounts to entice "green" clients.
Sifting Through Australian Tourism Information The Easy Way
Australian tourism is a big business. Whether you contact your travel agent for help planning a trip or you get online, you will see that there is a wealth of information and websites pertaining to this topic. It can be hard to differentiate between what is good information and what is not. Most travelers also find it very difficult to ascertain what is a good deal and what is not. With so much information out there, what do you do? Do you put your trip in the hands of a travel agent and hope they book the right kind of vacation for you, or do you find an all in one resource that can simplify the process for you?
Interest Rate Rise in Australia
Interest Rate Rise in Australia - Is This The Right Time To Apply for Mortgage Loans (http://www.mortgagehq.com.au)?
Australian Research Shows Size Does Not Necessarily Matter: With Only 0.3% of the World's Population, Australia Still Punches
Well Above Its Weigh
Data released in June 2007 by Thomson Scientific, the global scientific community's chief reference point for measuring research performance, show that on a per capita basis, Australia's research efforts are impressive and it is the number two country in the world in terms of all research published.
PokerNews Presents Three $5000 PokerNews Cup Australia Freerolls at Full Tilt Poker
PokerNews and Full Tilt Poker (http://www.pokernews.com/full-tilt-poker) are pleased to report that there are still three more $5000 PokerNews Cup Australia (http://www.pokernewscup.com) Freerolls remaining in this promotion. The next Full Tilt Poker $5000 PokerNews Cup Australia Freeroll begins Friday September 7 at 21:00 EDT and players can qualify now.
SBMP Launches Australian Radio Promotions for U.S. Artists
South Beach Marketing & Promotion, Inc. (SBMP) has expanded its radio promotion services to include radio campaigns for U.S. artists in Australia.