Happy Tails
AWLQ puppy Arlo finding her feet thanks to community funding
Eight weeks after an Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) puppy stole the hearts of the community Arlo continues to make progress towards finding her feet. “The hydrotherapy sessions and exercise regime are making a real difference,” her foster carer...
AWLQ – make this litter your dog’s last – ask us how
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) has launched its Last Litter Revolution across South East Queensland in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted puppies, mothers, and mothers-to-be. “We are urging anyone with a litter to contact us and we will desex...
AWLQ cat Simba 20 years young and about to start his ninth life
Animal Welfare League Queensland’s oldest cat has been adopted – thanks to an AWLQ teen volunteer and her mother who works in aged care. At 20 years of age Simba should be enjoying his latter years, on a window sill, in the living room, watching the world...
AWLQ puppy Arlo making progress on road to walking
Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) puppy Arlo, who stole the hearts of so many during a GoFundMe campaign, is making progress on the road to walking. “Arlo has had two sessions of intensive physiotherapy and we are seeing improvements, but there is still a...
Gold Coast Mayor gives heartfelt reasons for choosing to adopt from AWLQ
Animal lover Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed his soft side, sharing why he chooses to adopt dogs from Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ). “The animal knows that you have saved him,” Mayor Tate said. “You are setting a great example to...
Community rallies for Arlo, an AWLQ puppy in need
A fundraiser for an Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) puppy who needs ongoing help to walk has raised thousands of dollars overnight. Twelve week old Arlo stole the hearts of social media supporters who donated more than $3,000 to her care on GoFundMe –...
Meet and greet your friends’ pets this summer
With lots of backyard BBQs and family celebrations it’s important children and unfamiliar pets meet each other the right way. Pets are part of the family but if you don’t know a dog or cat it’s important not to overwhelm them. They’ll give you...
Dare to be bare clip your cat and dog this summer
You don’t wear a jumper in summer so spare a thought for long haired dogs and cats... Cats shed a great deal of fur in summer and eat a lot of it while grooming themselves. The result can be hairballs which go down and come back up again. To ensure your cat and...
Stringing your pet along
This can be dangerous! Cats and kittens love to play but curiosity can also kill the cat. Play it safe with your purr-fect little playmate this season. When you unpack new clothing make sure you dispose of the plastic tags as your cats and dogs get them stuck in their...
Christmas treats a recipe for disaster for your dog
The festive season is a foody’s delight, but feeding certain foods, like chocolate and raisins, to your dog can be a recipe for disaster. Chocolate and dogs don’t mix! A small amount will make your dog sick, large amounts could kill your best friend!...