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Overview The Animal Welfare League of Queensland Inc. (AWL) is a non-profit, non-government funded, charitable organisation. We rely on community support through donations, fundraising efforts and volunteers. The Gold Coast and surrounding communities should be immensely proud, as it is their support which has enabled the AWL to provide for the thousands of animals in need over the years.
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are continuing this year to not only care for all the unwanted,
stray and abandoned animals that come through our doors, but also
increase community awareness about how to end the tragedy of pet
overpopulation. Our goal is to bring an end to the euthanasia of
healthy animals in Australia through education and awareness. Donations,
legacies and bequests are greatly needed to assist our goal and
are deeply appreciated. It is through the continued support of the
community that we will achieve a brighter future for every companion
animal in need.
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The
operations of AWL are arranged so that minimum finance is spent on administration
while a maximum is devoted to the direct care of our animals. AWL is
directed by an honorary committee elected from the membership at the
Annual General Meeting. Paid staff includes administration staff, animal
attendants and a handful of qualified professionals. Supporting our
paid staff are our wonderful volunteers who assist in the day-to-day
operations of the AWL.
Aims and
objectives
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was established to protect and care for stray, ill, homeless
and distressed domestic animals, and:
To provide sanctuaries where proper care, feeding and attention is available. To erect, maintain and where necessary replace kennels, premises and building appropriate to such sanctuaries. To enter into arrangements with local government (Councils) for the custody and care of impounded animals. To seek homes for abandoned and unwanted animals and so avoid their unnecessary destruction. To oppose all forms of cruelty and neglect of animals. To oppose the use of animals for painful, unnecessary experiments and to encourage forms of experimentation which does not involve animals. To discourage indiscriminate breeding and encourage desexing with a view to reducing the overpopulation of dogs and cats. To provide legacy facilities to enable animals to see out their lives in comfort and dignity. To educate the public, and particularly the young, on the role of animals in society. |
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Since 1959, AWL has been providing health care, food, shelter and love for society's unwanted, abandoned, injured and homeless animals. Annually we care for over 10,000 animals that arrive at the doors of our Sanctuary situated at Shelter Road, Coombabah on the Gold Coast. Programs AWL has developed the following programs to work towards our goal and commitment of providing a brighter future for all companion animals:
The Volunteer Program ensures that all animals waiting to be rehomed are given the love, care and human companionship that they would normally receive in a family home environment. Initiatives AWL, as a progressive organisation, believes the key to solving the tragedy of pet overpopulation and the subsequent euthanasia of healthy companion animals is through strong awareness campaigns and programs designed to facilitate changes in attitude. The following campaigns and programs are initiative of the AWL, developed with these goals in mind
Public Services
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Please consider a generous donation to ensure that all of these important programs, initiatives and services continue for years to come! |
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