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...

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...

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 of...