
Our name encapsulates our fundamental belief: that every animal deserves to live out their days with the best quality of life possible. The right to grow old with dignity, and to be treated with respect and care.
Animals make our world, and our lives, infinitely richer.
Yet, so many are neglected, discarded or killed once they’ve served their so-called ‘purpose’. Having given everything to humans, they’re left with nothing in return. In our eyes, this is very wrong, and it is what we are working to change.


We’re here to change things for the better, for all animals.
From those exhausted by factory farming, to those endangered by loss of habitat. And of course, those who have unfairly lost their places as beloved pets.
We’re here to educate humans about the lifetime commitment animals require. To rescue and rehome animals who are in critical need of care, and to support other organisations who are working towards the same goals as us.
Our Work
At AtGO, we know that improving animal welfare is a complex and multi-faceted challenge. So, we are tackling it in three ways.
Rescue & rehoming
At our home base in Arcadia, NSW, we provide care and shelter to animals in need of urgent care. Some are re-homed, and others stay with us for life – either way, they are guaranteed to live out their days with the best possible quality of life.
Educate
All too often, animal welfare is compromised by lack of knowledge or outdated beliefs. We aim to equip people with a better understanding of what animals really need, and in doing so, reduce the number of pets needlessly surrendered and euthanised each year.
Support & collaborate
As well as funding our own rescue program, we fund animal welfare activities led by other organisations. We’re very careful about who we support, only funneling money to where we know it’s spent on animals, not bureaucracy. Together with like-minded peers, we also lobby for better animal welfare policies and standards.

partners & Initiatives
We know that ‘together, we’re greater than the sum of our parts’. So, instead of competing with others who are working towards similar goals, we connect, collaborate and amplify our potential for impact. We have been working with the Animal Welfare League NSW taking on animals that need extra care which can be given by a smaller facility. This in turn frees up space for more easily homed pets and helps save more lives. We have to date helped build for the Sumatran Bear Team a facility for rehabilitating bears and giving long term care in Sumatra. We also provide monthy support which allows the carers of the bears to continue their work and provide enrichment and care. We are helping build a wombat / echidna / bandicoot rehabilitation enclosure for the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary which will enable the rehabilitation of these species and are providing monthly payments to enable the facility to continue to expand.
Animal Welfare League NSW
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The Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SBBT)
Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Sydney Wildlife Rescue
Our Residents
Donate to make a difference
As an independent, not-for-profit foundation, we count on the financial support of our supporters. We’re very careful about the activities we fund, ensuring that the money is spent on animals, not bureaucracy.
Our major donor is Calabash Kennels, who contribute to AtGO Foundation a minimum of 10% of profits annually. Every donation from you increases the number of smaller charities we can help. All donations are welcome, no matter how large or small.

Our team
Allowed to Grow Old is led by a Board of Directors with diverse skills and experience, and a shared passion for animal welfare.
Get in touch
Interested in learning more about Allowed to Grow Old?
Please contact us – we’d love to hear from you.