Mate's Gift

10/07/2025

Closes tonight!!!!

02/07/2025

Help Mate’s Gift Win a Share of $200,000 — With Just One Click!

There’s an easy way you can help boost Mate’s Gift and put us in the running to receive a share of $200,000 in grants — and it won’t cost you a thing.

All you need to do is cast your vote here:
👉 https://mygivingcircle.org/mate-s-gift

It only takes a minute. Just skip past the 'donate now' tab — your free vote still counts and could make a huge difference.

Every vote helps us reach more animals, more communities, and more life-changing projects across South East Asia. Thank you so much for your ongoing support.

Help them share in $2,000,000 worth of grants this year

02/07/2025

Last-Minute Bali Escape — Auction Now Open! 🌴

Looking for a quick tropical getaway? Or the perfect gift for someone who deserves a break?

We’re auctioning off a two-night stay at Gardenia Villa, part of the five-star-rated Sea Bon Villas collection in Sanur, Bali.

This stunning private villa has been re-donated by a generous supporter who couldn’t travel — and we’re giving someone else the chance to enjoy it, with 100% of proceeds going to Mate's Gift and our frontline animal welfare work.

About the Villa
• Two bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• Private swimming pool
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Wi-Fi and air conditioning
• Bonus sunroom overlooking the pool (perfect for reading, relaxing, or a sneaky afternoon nap)
• Quiet, leafy location just a 5-minute stroll to cafés and shops
• 10-minute walk to the beach
• Private parking and space for up to four guests

Valued at: $350 USD (approx. $525 AUD)

Valid for: Any two-night stay between 1 December 2024 and 1 December 2025

Available dates:
• 13 and 14 October 2025
• 31 October and 1 November 2025
• 2, 3 or 4 November 2025 (any two-night combo)
• 26 to 30 November 2025 (any two-night combo)
• 30 November and 1 December 2025

Important: Dates are strictly limited, and this voucher will expire on 1 December 2025.

This is a rare chance to lock in a luxury villa in Bali for a fraction of the price — all while supporting desexing, feeding, and rescue efforts for dogs and cats across Southeast Asia.

Place your bid now and treat yourself (or someone else) to a little paradise.

Click on the link to make your bid
https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/130672/auctions/184493

27/06/2025

A HUGE THANK YOU from Mate's Gift

We’re sending all our love and gratitude to the wonderful humans at Pipsqueaks Photography for their generosity, creativity, and absolute magic behind the lens.

Throughout the HHPG school photo fundraiser, Pipsqueaks not only captured the most adorable portraits (how are they that cute?!), but also donated $10 from every single shoot to Mate’s Gift. Thanks to their big hearts and even bigger talent, they raised an incredible $500 to support our projects across Southeast Asia.

And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, our friends at Hairy Hounds Playground stepped in to match the donation dollar for dollar — bringing the total to a brilliant $1,000 raised!

That’s $1,000 going directly toward desexing, parasite control, food, education and frontline support in communities where it’s desperately needed.

From the bottom of our hearts:
Thank you Pipsqueaks. Thank you HHPG. Thank you to every dog and every human who booked a shoot. You've helped us make a real difference — and looked ridiculously cute doing it.

24/06/2025

Hey folks,

Do you have a hidden superpower (or two) just waiting for the right cause?

Want to be part of a small group of passionate humans creating meaningful change across South East Asia—one little village at a time?

Maybe you love animals but can’t work directly with them…
Or you’ve got a few hours here and there and want to help behind the scenes?

We’re looking for one more dedicated person to join our small but mighty volunteer team.

Here’s how you might be able to help:

Driving on the weekend (usually Sunday mornings) to collect donated dog and cat food – approx. 2 hours round trip

Hands-on help at specific events (like our big annual fundraiser in August)

Ongoing support behind the scenes with things like:

Growing our social media presence

Reaching out to potential sponsors or donors

Coordinating raffles, donations, or giveaways

Researching grants or funding opportunities

Tracking donations and sending thank-you messages

Assisting with our charity status application and admin

Managing our supporter mailing list

Whether you're a wordsmith, a spreadsheet wizard, a logistics pro, or simply love pitching in where needed—we’d love to have a chat.

Your contribution, big or small, will genuinely make a difference.

Interested?
Drop us a line: [email protected]
Mate's Gift

19/06/2025

Meet Rudi!

Rudi is Mate's Gift’s go-to driver, road trip sidekick, and all-round legend behind the wheel.

With a long history of supporting animal welfare organisations across Sumatra, Rudi has become an invaluable part of the Mate’s Gift family. He’s worked alongside teams like Toba Animal Friends, Mate’s Gift, and other incredible grassroots programs—offering not just transport, but true hands-on help and heart.

Rudi brings more than just a reliable set of wheels. He’s full of clever ideas, practical support, and knows exactly who to call when we’re stuck—or when we need to save a few precious dollars. And Rudi gets it—every rupiah saved means more sterilisation, more parasite control, and more animals helped.

We’re so lucky to have him on board. Thanks, Rudi!



And thanks to Exploring Sumatra for the recommendation
One of the most amazing things about having on the ground friends is getting the best of the best referrals 💚💚🐾🐾

10/06/2025

We love supporting the incredible work ACT Dog Rescue does, and we’ve just sent over a box of goodies for their upcoming online auction. Even the smallest things can help – every dollar raised goes directly to dogs who need it most.

So head over to their page, check out the auction items, and bid away. There are some fantastic things up for grabs, and every little bit really does make a difference.

To give you an idea:
– A chemotherapy session is just $30
– A day’s stay at the vet is only $10
– Desexing, vaccinating, and sending a dog home with an adoption pack is around $100

It all adds up quickly – especially when things like Funny Little Fuggers are involved!

And if you’re in Melbourne, you can buy Funny Little Fuggers directly from us at Hairy Hounds Playground in Williamstown North.

Good luck ACT Dog Rescue, we’re cheering you on.

05/06/2025

Hi Everyone, I’m Emma!

I moved down from NSW to VIC in 2021 to take a leap in careers from the commercial world straight into the animal world, where I started my journey with Hairy Hounds, Christie took a chance on me and I haven’t looked back since!

I share 4 beautiful (and cheeky) fur kiddos with my partner. They take up our entire bed and our entire wallets but they are the absolute centre of our world. We spend most of our free time with them, I’m sure we’ve been to all the beaches and parks VIC has to offer by now!

I also enjoy following the Speedway scene with my dad, I was brought up in the grandstands with packed sandwiches, juice poppers & clear goggles, settled in for a night of racing. It looks a little different now but my love of it remains the same.

I have previously volunteered for a large breed dog rescue in VIC & NSW where my belief in the power of action to transform the lives of dogs in need started.
Where it opened my eyes to see that meaningful change doesn’t require grand gestures—sometimes, all it takes is helping one animal at a time. Every life saved is a reminder of how impactful small acts of kindness can be.

I had the absolute pleasure of knowing Mate (his Aussie version), where he showed us daily his big, cheeky personality, his stubbornness for a walk if Mum wasn’t coming too, his love for photo shoots (and snacks!!), and his kind hearted soul, especially towards those in his circle. He kept his circle small but he loved those in it with his whole heart.

Mate and Christie’s bond was something rare—built on trust, resilience, and the kind of love that only grows stronger with time, a love that needed no words.
What an incredible journey he had, and a legacy left behind to match.

I haven’t had the privilege of helping in person with our rescues overseas yet, it is something I am working towards, but until that day, I hope to do all I can from afar. Teamwork and community are everything here at Mate's Gift, I know that we will continue to inspire others to step up, speak out, support and be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves, and I’m proud and excited to be a part of that and everything that is to come!

04/06/2025

Introducing: Buddy & Mo Co. + Mate's Gift!

We’ve teamed up with Melbourne’s own Buddy & Mo Co. — the creative minds behind the most adorable 3D animated pet portraits you’ve ever seen!

Whether it’s a tribute to a beloved pet or a fun gift for a friend, these portraits are next-level cute — and now, they’re supporting animals in need too.

🐾 5% of every purchase goes straight to Mate’s Gift, helping us deliver food, vet care, and parasite treatments to street animals in Sumatra, Bali, Thailand & Melbourne.

🎁 Use code HAIRY10 to score 10% off your first order — because shopping should feel good and do good.

👉 https://buddyandmoco.com
💙 And check out our boy Mate’s portrait — it’s ridiculously cute.

Thanks for supporting kind-hearted businesses that care.

02/06/2025

A special share for a special boy!

Can you sponsor Samuel 💚💚🐾🐾

🥰 SAMUEL NOW SPONSORED MONTHLY BY LISA MAREE 🥰

✅ PROFESSOR SAMUEL ASKED WHY HE STILL HASN’T BEEN CHOSEN AS A SPONSOR DOG YET ✅

He has been posted then reposted, shared and reshared 😐 Still no one has chosen young Samuel even after his attempt at wearing glasses to look more professional! 🤓

So he’s trying one more time! Who can be Samuel’s monthly sponsor for $25 a month please? 🙏