At ChewProof, we’ve always believed that every dog deserves a safe, comfy place to rest their head—whether they’ve landed in the lap of luxury or are still waiting on their forever home. That’s why we were proud as punch to send one of our legendary chew-resistant beds to the team at Off The Chain K9 Rescue in Toowoomba, QLD.

These local legends aren’t just saving dogs—they’re saving lives. Operating across South East Queensland and Northern NSW, Off The Chain pulls pups from death row in pounds, helps owner-surrenders, and takes in dogs who’ve been dumped, abused or left behind. In short, they’re doing the gritty, heart-led work that makes our tails wag.

According to the RSPCA, over 100,000 animals enter shelters and rescue groups across Australia each year — and that’s just the ones officially recorded (RSPCA National Statistics). Organisations like Off The Chain K9 Rescue are often the last line of defence between life and death for these animals.

Dogs having fun in Off the Chain Rescue

But they don’t stop at rescue. Nope, Off The Chain is a full-blown canine cavalry. They run two standout programs that really caught our attention:

  • The Last Litter Program tackles overbreeding at the source. They take in entire litters and desex the mum at no cost to the owner—breaking the cycle and giving these pups a proper start with full vet work in loving foster homes. According to the Australian Veterinary Association, desexing significantly reduces behavioural and health issues, as well as shelter intake numbers (AVA on Desexing).
  • Furry Friends on the Street helps pets of people doing it tough. From flea treatments to food, vet care and temporary boarding, this program keeps humans and their pets together, protects vulnerable animals, and makes it easier for folks to access support services. The Australian Alliance for Social Enterprise has shown that pet ownership can be a critical stabilising factor for people facing homelessness (University of South Australia Study).

This is real grassroots heroism—and it’s making a huge impact across the Darling Downs region.

So Where Does Our Bed Come In?

With our donation, Off The Chain has the flexibility to either loan the ChewProof bed to foster carers for dogs who need extra support (think high-anxiety, medically fragile, or extra-chompy characters), or gift it to one of their legendary long-term fosters—the kind of foster carer who’s always stepping up for the trickier cases.

Either way, we know the bed is going to get a workout. It’ll provide a safe, durable, easy-to-clean sanctuary for dogs who’ve seen the rough side of life—and help them rest up while they wait for their second chance.

Why We Do This

ChewProof was born because one beagle named Jasper made a sport out of destroying every bed in sight. Our mission since then has been simple: build tough, comfy, and reliable dog beds that last—especially for the dogs who need them most.

Rescue organisations like Off The Chain K9 Rescue are the heartbeat of Australia’s animal welfare system. So if we can lend a paw (or a bed) to make their job a little easier, you can bet your tennis ball we will.

Want to Help Too?

If you’d like to support Off The Chain K9 Rescue or learn more about their work, check them out at
👉 Off the Chain K9 Rescue
👉 Facebook

And if you’re after a bed that’ll stand up to even the most “enthusiastic” doggo, head over to
👉 chewProof.com.au and check out our full range of durable, orthopaedic dog beds made for Aussie conditions.

Whether a dog’s in a loving home or waiting for one—they deserve somewhere they can truly rest their paws.