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...

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 run...

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...