200722

ROAR to benefit from a Commonwealth bank donation

The Commonwealth Bank Cobar branch employees have donated $500 to Rural Outback Animal Rescue/Respite (ROAR) as part of the bank’s nationwide communi-ty donation program. As part of the program, the bank has pledged to donate $400,000 nationally, to recognise those organisations that make a difference to the communities in which […]

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State parliament honour for ROAR

Cobar’s Rural Outback Animal Rescue (ROAR) has been recognised in NSW Parliament for their commitment to caring for and rehoming rescued dogs. NSW Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Mark Pearson from the Animal Justice Party moved a motion in Parliament last week after meeting with Lorraine Knezevic, Leah Josephson […]

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Local business helps out as ROAR gains momentum

The Rural Outback Animal Respite/Rescue (ROAR) donation box at Stationary Essentials is helping to bring much needed assistance to rescued dogs. Stationary Essentials’ Wendy Robinson said she decided to put a box in her store for people to donate items for ROAR after speaking to ROAR founding member, Leah Josephson. […]

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2016

How ROAR helps

Rural Outback Animal Rescue (ROAR) has come along way since the initiative was developed by local women Leah Josephson, Wizzy Knezevic and Casey Vidot last year. Mrs Josephson told The Cobar Weekly the initiative was started in August 2015 by the three local animal lovers who wanted to make a […]