Happy Tails
‘Spring Break’ has gone to the dogs
Want some puppy love with no strings attached? For a limited time, a select number of dogs at AWLQ rehoming centres will be eligible for a FREE 21 DAY ADOPTION TRIAL. Families are invited to trial a dog for 21 days to help create space at AWLQ’s rehoming centres...
Thank you.
Thanks for the great work you all do! Jasper (his old name) arrived at the Ipswich Rehoming Centre after being surrendered by a girl who was not able to keep him at her rental property. We found Jasper through the AWLQ website and drove the two hours from our place at...
AWLQ lets the animals out in a shopping centre near you
Introducing Animal Welfare League Qld’s newest rehoming tool, Pet Pod. The first of its kind in the country Pet Pod will be the future of animal adoption and adoption enquiries in Australia! In 2014 AWLQ found homes for more than 7,000 animals and with the help...
Saidie the heart healer
After the devastating loss of our beloved fur baby Lola, my husband and I decided to pass on Lola’s legacy by rescuing another cat. We walked into the AWLQ shelter on a Saturday morning ”just for a look” and there she was: Her previous name was Juno,...
Dexter turns 17
13 years ago today I adopted a wonderful little Jack Russell x from AWLQ on the Gold Coast. I had seen him a few days before, he was the quiet little dog who sat back of the kennel while all the other dogs rushed to greet me as I walked past. I had brought the whole...
Jessie + Buddy
Jessie and Buddy are like two peas in a pod - you simply couldn’t adopt one without the other. They both got on well with other dogs but they loved each other’s company most. While they were waiting for a new home at our Rehoming Centre they would...
AWLQ rehomes 6000th animal for 2015
Over the weekend seven year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Marina was adopted from the Animal Welfare League QLD Rehoming Centre (AWLQ) after spending one month in shelter care. Her adoption was the 6,000th adoption in 2015 for the non-profit organisation that...
$29 C A T S T H I S W E E K E N D
People of Brisbane get excited! This weekend you can adopt a fluffy feline with an engine that purrs for just $29 from our Warra + Willawong Shelters. Yes that's right, all cats and kittens will have their adoption fee reduced to $29! AWLQ have cuddly cats and curious...
Snowy completes the family
Recently the AWLQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre received a very special surrender. A beautiful one and a half year old Boston Terrier Cross named Snowy. Instantly, this little lady won over the hearts of staff and volunteers with her waggy tail and happy-go-lucky...
AWLQ opens at The Pines Shopping Centre
Animal Welfare League QLD will open doors to their very first pop up pet shop Tuesday 21st at The Pines Shopping Centre in Elanora and hopes to rehome 100 companion animals within their two month lease. Communications Manager Brooke Whitney says it’s the first...