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Animal Welfare League QLD, Media Release

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Foster Carer’s Needed For Adult Cats And Kittens

The Animal Welfare League of Qld is looking for foster carer’s for their adult cats and kittens who are able to look after these bundles of fluff on a temporary basis.

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Brindle Dogs $100 Off Adoption Fee This Week Only

From the 2nd to the 8th of April the Animal Welfare League of Qld is offering $100 off the adoption fee on all their brindle and marble coloured dogs, for one week only.

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Nora Needs A Change of Luck

Nora would love to go to a home that does not have any other cats where she can relax and thoroughly enjoy the company of her new companion.

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$49 Feline Frenzy Sale

In a bid to re home some their adult cats the Animal Welfare League of Qld is having a $49 sale for one week only, (ending Monday the 20 February).

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Check Your Pet Daily For Ticks

The Animal Welfare League of Qld has saved the life of a 5 month old Maltese x ShihTzu dog named Bee who was brought in to the Gold Coast shelter with 22 paralysis ticks.

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Distance No Barrier For Adoption

It was long distance love at first sight for West Australian resident Louise Sass who flew from her remote home town to Darwin and then to the Gold Coast to meet and adopt the AWL of Queensland’s resident Anastasia; a three month old Doberman Pincher cross German Coolie.

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Let Your Dog Choose Your Date This Valentine’s Day

Animal Welfare League of Queensland is encouraging single animal lovers all over the Gold Coast to let their mate find them a date this Valentine’s day.

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Tips For Looking After Your Pet This Festive Season

Everyone spoils their pets at Christmas; make sure if you are buying a new toy for your fancy feline or precious pooch that it is durable enough to not break into 100 pieces for your pet to choke on.

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Mums And Bubs Shop For The Animals

It’s on again – after the hugely popular winter jumble sale the Animal Welfare League of Qld is holding a jumble sale specially focused on mums and bubs with entertainment from Rebel FM.

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Newfound Hope For Homeless Animals

It’s been a long time coming, but the Animal Welfare League of Queensland is excited to finally announce the opening of its Ipswich Rehoming Centre on Saturday November 19 and they want you there.

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Hair-raising Fun for Hounds On Halloween

Halloween Hounds will see pet lovers and dogs from all corners of the Gold Coast unite for a super spooky but spectacular Halloween display at the Animal Welfare League of Queensland Coombabah Shelter on Saturday 29th October.

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Pamper Package Fit For A Queen

Every month, two Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) dogs are whisked away for a day of luxury at the Muttropolis Dog Spa at Sanctuary Cove, transforming them into canine royalty.

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Kitties Get Their Freak On In The Summer Season

The Animal Welfare League receives an influx of unwanted litters within the September to February period, with hundreds of kittens and their mothers coming through the doors.

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AWLQ Staff Camp Out With Homeless Dogs To Raise Awareness

Staff from the Animal Welfare League of will be joining kids across Queensland to raise much needed funds for the homeless animals that come into the shelter, and celebrate World Animal Day, (October 4th).

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Pet Owners Must Remain Vigilant This Tick Season

While the arrival of hot weather may be welcomed by many of us living here on the coast, our lovable animal friends are put at risk to tick paralysis.

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First Ever Out With The Dogs!

Out with the Dogs will have kids all across Queensland camping out in the backyard with their dogs on the weekend of the 30th September and 1st of October to raise money for homeless animals and celebrate World Animal Day.

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Dogs Are Scaredy Cats When It Comes To Storm Season

With spring and summer storms fast approaching, South East Queensland residents are being reminded to tie down any loose objects around the home, trim overhanging tree branches and create a storm kit with fresh batteries included.

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The 4th G2Z National Summit to End Companion Animal Overpopulation starts today on the Gold Coast and is set to change the way Australia views the euthanasia of the ‘surplus’ cats and dogs currently killed in pounds and shelters across the country.

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Not Just a Social Network

Amongst all the distress and heart ache of the January floods there was some good news that came our way when social network site Facebook helped us to reunite 12-year-old Labrador Comet with his distraught family.

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Desexing Month - Important To Stop Unwanted Litters

The Animal Welfare League of Qld and the National Desexing Network are launching National Desexing Month in July in bid to stop unwanted pregnancies.

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Schoolgirl In Cage To Raise Awareness Of Puppy Mills

Age is no barrier for Gold Coast schoolgirl Sarah Braund who raised more than $1,000 for local stray and abandoned pets by locking herself in a dog cage for more than 24 hours.

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Fashion Week Lands at the AWL and Black is Back!

In the spirit of Fashion Week and the Black Friday weekend (13th – 15th of May), The Animal Welfare League Queensland is offering a free gift for every black dog and cat that is adopted.

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45 Kittens Needing Loving New Homes

The Animal Welfare League at Coombabah has 45 kittens under 4 months old looking for families to love.

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Please Mark Your Calendar

Join the nations leaders in their journey to Getting to Zero euthanasia of healthy and treatable cats and dogs. Learn from our national and international speakers how you can make this happen in your community.

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Cats Climb To Capacity at AWL

Animal Welfare League Needs Your HelpThe Animal Welfare League Queensland are quickly running out of space for the high volume of cats inundating the Gold Coast Shelter and are making a plea to anyone in the community who can come forward to adopt.

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Foster Carers Needed For Cats

If you have been thinking about a new pet but aren’t sure about the long term costs and responsibilities in owning a pet, fostering an animal for AWLQ may be the solution!

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