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AWLQ cat Simba 20 years young and about to start his ninth life

by webadmin | Jan 24, 2017 | Latest News and Information, News, Press Releases

Animal Welfare League Queensland’s oldest cat has been adopted – thanks to an AWLQ teen volunteer and her mother who works in aged care. At 20 years of age Simba should be enjoying his latter years, on a window sill, in the living room, watching the world go by....

AWLQ puppy Arlo making progress on road to walking

by webadmin | Jan 19, 2017 | Arlo, Latest News and Information, News, Press Releases

Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) puppy Arlo, who stole the hearts of so many during a GoFundMe campaign, is making progress on the road to walking. “Arlo has had two sessions of intensive physiotherapy and we are seeing improvements, but there is still a long...

Gold Coast Mayor gives heartfelt reasons for choosing to adopt from AWLQ

by webadmin | Jan 11, 2017 | News, Press Releases

Animal lover Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed his soft side, sharing why he chooses to adopt dogs from Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ). “The animal knows that you have saved him,” Mayor Tate said. “You are setting a great example to your family and...

Community rallies for Arlo, an AWLQ puppy in need

by webadmin | Jan 4, 2017 | Arlo, Latest News and Information, News, Press Releases

A fundraiser for an Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) puppy who needs ongoing help to walk has raised thousands of dollars overnight. Twelve week old Arlo stole the hearts of social media supporters who donated more than $3,000 to her care on GoFundMe – AWLQ...

Community turns out and adopts AWLQ Project Empty Shelter Saturday

by webadmin | Dec 10, 2016 | Latest News and Information, News, Press Releases

South East Queensland has turned out and adopted, during the first day of Animal Welfare League Queensland’s (AWLQ) Project Empty Shelter. In an emotional day, more than 120 animals were rehomed for Christmas across the four shelters, thanks to the generous support of...
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