Raining Cats and Kittens

by | Jun 12, 2014 | Happy Tails, News

The AWLQ is currently experiencing a high number of cats, kittens and the teenagers we affectionately refer to as ‘catterns’.Due to having an extended summer, mother cats with their litters have continued to arrive at our rehoming centres. We currently...

Tess the Greyhound makes a perfect pet

by | May 14, 2014 | Happy Tails, News

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...

2 Happy Boys

by | Jun 13, 2013 | Happy Tails

We fell in love with Buddy (Andy) 5 years ago when he chose us at the Staplyton Shelter, and last October we decided we needed to give a home to another deserving boy, so Timmy (Tiny) can to join our family. The boys get along well, many people think they are...

Pets Go Green

by | May 31, 2013 | Press Releases

Pets CAN be environmentally friendly! This is the message from the Animal Welfare League Qld this World Environment Day.AWLQ are trying to dispel the myth that being a pet owner and caring for the environment, are mutually exclusive, with their ‘Eco-Pets’...