Happy Tails
Gracey the Great-hound!
On a quiet Monday back in December 2013, I had phoned my partner to visit AWLQ, where I worked as soon as he could. I was excited, because there was a beautiful greyhound who needed a home, and I thought we’d be a great family for her. My partner was less...
Tess the Greyhound makes a perfect pet
When I first volunteered at Animal Welfare League QLD's Gold Coast shelter I met my first Greyhound. I was absolutely captivated by these gentle, sweet natured yet playful dogs however I thought I could not adopt one as I had an elderly Siamese cat and many warned me...
Reggie & Alfie
Despite having boy names eight year old Reggie and five year old Alfie were the most affectionate ladies who were surrendered together when their owner relocated overseas. Having lived together their entire lives this bonded pair were inseparable. Young Alfie would...
AWLQ POP-UP ADOPTION!
The Animal Welfare League Qld is bringing the animals to the people as part of their first Pop-Up Adoption due to take place at Best Friends Pet Centre at Kessels Road Macgregor. The AWLQ will have cats, dogs, kittens and puppies of all sizes available for adoption in...
Our Gentle Giant
Darla the Great Dane arrived to the AWLQ in early January very underweight and with heat rashes in need of treatment. She was checked over by our vet in detail and it was decided that Darla should be cared for in a foster home to put on weight and to give her rashes...
Handsome Harold
When people purchase a ‘non shedding’ pooch they sometimes don’t take into account the amount of regular grooming still required to keep their coat in tip top shape. When we met Harold we were sure that he had never been clipped. His toenails were...
Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG joins AWLQ as official Patron
The Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG as its Patron. “We are both honoured and delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Kirby as Patron of the Animal Welfare League...
The new ‘Hairy Maclary’
When we met two-year-old ‘Latimer’ there was more than one double take. The little wire-haired dachshund looked almost identical to the incredibly popular children’s book character, ‘Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy’....
Angie & Minnie
Angie and Minnie were known as the Perfect Pommy Pair. The six year old Pomeranians arrived at the AWLQ when their owners could no longer care for them and we knew we had to do our best to rehome them together. Having grown up together Minnie and Angie had been...
Wyndham Announces AWLQ as its signature charity for 2014
Gold Coast hospitality company, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific has announced the Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) as its signature charity for 2014. Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific is one of the Gold Coast’s largest private employers....