The Animal Welfare League of Qld takes care of approximately 10,000 strayed and abandoned animals a year throughout South East Queensland. The AWL receives no state or federal government funding, relying predominantly on the community for support. It is through the continued support of the community that we will achieve a brighter future for every companion animal in need.
Please help by telling everyone about the new requirements for Breeders Permits on the Gold Coast AND the desexing support available. Any Gold Coast resident with an entire animal who breeds or intends to breed now has to apply for a Breeder Permit and follow a Code of Practice from Gold Coast City Council. Cost is $369 ... plus ALL kittens must now be desexed BEFORE they are sold – or given away! Go to http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/t_standard2.aspx?pid=9027
Desexing support is available for people to avoid becoming an unpermitted breeder and a fine. A special GCCC subsidy program is being offered in August & September for owners in financial need to desex their female cats for $40 with a GCCC Desexing Voucher. Applications for the voucher need to be made through NDN on 5509 9001. During August (National Desexing Month) participating vets are also offering special prices. Go to www.ndn.org.au to find a vet near you.
(See Brief Breeders Permit and Desex Support Information Sheet and a more detailed Breeder Permit Q&A) on our AWL Qld website. For more information contact Joy on 0417 788 063 or 5509 9027)
At AWLQ we spend a lot of time thanking the people who make what we do possible, but each October we enjoy taking the time to honour our animal companions for all they do for us. Join our celebration on Sunday, 3rd October to witness our blessing of the animals ceremony ... read more
Thanks to our lovely, hardworking volunteers AWLQ dogs are taken for a beach run three times a week. They are also treated to regular hydrobaths at the shelter, so donations of towels are now being asked to help keep our dogs dry, happy, and looking their best. You can donate towels at any AWLQ Op Shop or Rehoming Centre today. There are lots of other ways you can help AWLQ ... read more
Love Op Shopping but find yourself frustrated at missing out on all the really great bargains? Why not volunteer your time at an AWLQ Op Shop and be sure you're in the right place to see all the latest stock as it arrives. Volunteers and team leaders are urgently needed to ensure our Op Shops continue to raise much needed funds to care for the cats and dogs at AWL. Call 07 5509 9036 or email bdm@awlqld.com.au to learn more.
We understand how difficult it can be to find pet friendly rentals. Thanks to the Pet Friendly Rentals Search Tool, the search for pet friendly accommodation is a lot easier... read more
The AWL Education and Training Division have developed several courses to help solve both dog and cat behavioural problems in an effort to reduce the number of dogs and cats surrendered to AWL each year ... read more
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