From wild dogs to crocs—Terri Furwin’s extraordinary fight to save her puppies and find a home 9th September 2025 From Far North Queensland comes a story of courage, resilience, and unconditional love that is nothing short of extraordinary. Meet Echo: the little dog making a big difference in the classroom 4th September 2025 Adorable Echo is one of our very special AWLQ SHARE Reading Dogs (Special Human-Animal Relationships in Education) and he has played a pivotal role in helping some very special young students find their voice. As part of the program, Echo and his owner Candice, visit young students needing a bit of help. Tick season is here – protect your pet before it’s too late 4th September 2025 Beano, a 2yo Kelpie cross, was found with an engorged tick on his neck and was displaying symptoms of tick paralysis. He was treated by AES and then transferred to AWLQ's Community Vet Clinic. Thankfully, Beano pulled through. It's a timely reminder that tick season is upon us and prevention is the best course of action. Supporting Pets and Their People at Homeless Connect 4th September 2025 AWLQ was thrilled to be part of the Brisbane and Gold Coast Homeless Connect events again this year, helping vulnerable community members and their pets. This year, we saw hundreds of people provided free pet vaccinations, pet food, parasite treatments and retail products. Happy Tails - adoption stories 4th September 2025 With an average of 110 animals adopted every week from AWLQ Rehoming Centres, it's wonderful when we hear from our adopters about how their new best friends are settling in. Here are just a handful of beautiful adoption stories from the last few months. AWLQ WELCOMES TASMANIA'S DECISION TO END GREYHOUND RACING 12th August 2025 AWLQ has praised Tasmania’s decision to phase out greyhound racing by 2029 as a landmark step toward ending a cruel industry and urged other states, including Queensland, to follow suit. AWLQ PROUD TO SUPPORT GC HOMELESS CONNECT 4th August 2025 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 18th July 2025 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 3rd June 2025 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. 27th May 2025 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 1st May 2025 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. TURNING WISH LIST DREAMS INTO REALITY - THANKS TO OUR MAJOR DONORS 14th April 2025 At Animal Welfare League Qld, the support we receive is used where it’s needed most, saving lives, providing medical care, and giving shelter pets their best chance at a happy, healthy future. Next
