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AWLQ PROUD TO SUPPORT GC HOMELESS CONNECT Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is proud to once again support the Gold Coast Homeless Connect event on Wednesday 6th August, providing essential veterinary care and pet supplies to those experiencing homelessness or hardship.
GOLD COAST MAYOR VISITS AWLQ In a heartfelt show of support for local animal welfare, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate will visit Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) this Friday, 18 July, to raise awareness about the urgent need for pet adoptions as shelter numbers continue to rise.
FREE VACCINATIONS TO FIGHT DEADLY PET DISEASE OUTBREAKS AWLQ is offering free vaccinations in South Brisbane and Ipswich to combat a sharp rise in parvovirus and panleukopenia cases.
FROM CRISIS TO CARE - WE'LL ALWAYS BE THERE. AWLQ launches Winter Appeal, a vital campaign to raise urgently needed funds to help save thousands of animals in need.
AWLQ WELCOMES SAM JACKLIN AS NEW CEO Sam Jacklin joins Animal Welfare League Queensland as CEO on May 6, 2025, bringing extensive leadership experience and a passion for animal welfare to guide the organisation into its next chapter.
CYCLONE ALFRED ALERT AWLQ site closures and emergency preparation tips
MICROCHIP REUNITES MISSING CAT AND OWNER QLD cat missing for four years reunited with owner 2,500km away - thanks to microchip.
URGENT CALL TO PET OWNERS FOLLOWING INCREASED CASES OF PARVO AND PANLEUK AWLQ is calling on pet owners across South East Queensland and Northern NSW to remain vigilant following a surge in cases of canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia.
PARVOVIRUS OUTBREAK IN SE QUEENSLAND AWLQ issues critical alert to pet owners over canine parvovirus outbreak in Brisbane and Ipswich.
HOWL-O-WEEN ADOPTION SALE Treat yourself to a fa-boo-lous furry friend from AWLQ this Halloween.
HUSKY FOUND AFTER STOLEN FROM AWLQ AWLQ experienced a distressing incident over the weekend when a Husky was stolen during a break-in at the shelter.