SavourLife Partners with Animal Welfare League Queensland Community Vet Clinics to Provide Targeted Support for Vulnerable Pet Owners

SavourLife, a leading Australian dog food company dedicated to supporting rescue animals, has partnered with Animal Welfare League Queensland’s (AWLQ) Community Vet Clinics (CVCs) to offer a targeted support fund for essential veterinary care to vulnerable pet owners in need.

SavourLife have generously committed $200,000 over the next 12 months to the support fund. This collaboration aims to help keep families and their pets together by alleviating the financial burden of veterinary care for those facing significant hardship, such as homelessness, unemployment, or domestic violence. The support fund is specifically designed to assist individuals who meet certain criteria and are at risk of having to surrender their dogs due to financial constraints.

AWLQ’s Community Vet Clinics have been providing affordable veterinary services for over 20 years, helping nearly 50,000 animals annually across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Ipswich. However, for many in the community, the high cost of veterinary treatments remains a significant barrier to accessing care. This partnership between SavourLife and AWLQ is focused on addressing the urgent needs of individuals who are experiencing short-term financial challenges and may require
emergency or one-off treatments.

“At SavourLife, we are committed to improving the lives of animals, and our partnership with AWLQ is a direct way to support those in need,” said Michael McTeigue, Founder of SavourLife. “Through this initiative, we aim to ensure that vulnerable pet owners who are facing genuine financial hardship can access the medical care their dogs require, without the risk of feeling like they have no options available to them.”

AWLQ’s Community Vet Clinics already offer flexible payment options, including Vet Pay, for individuals who struggle to afford veterinary services. However, the SavourLife support fund will provide additional assistance for those who need immediate, short-term help with veterinary costs for their dogs that payment plans alone cannot cover.

“Through this partnership with SavourLife, we will be able to offer additional support to pet owners who are experiencing financial hardship,” said Katie Garrett, CEO at AWLQ. “This collaboration with SavourLife ensures that we can continue providing affordable care to those who truly need it and
reinforces our charter of keeping people and their pets together.”

This partnership underscores the shared commitment of SavourLife and AWLQ to improve the lives of animals and their owners. Together, SavourLife and AWLQ are working to create a stronger, more compassionate community by ensuring that vulnerable pet owners can keep their beloved pets healthy and with them for years to come.

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About Animal Welfare League Queensland
Founded in 1959, AWLQ has become a trusted leader in animal welfare. We provide a safe haven and second chance for more than 10,000 stray and homeless animals annually. To each of these animals we welcome through our doors, we promise never to euthanise a healthy, sociable, or treatable animal in our care. In addition to our shelter work, we are committed to keeping pets and people together by providing lifesaving support and resources to people in need with companion animals. We are known for our grassroots and innovative community-based animal welfare work, including our community vet clinics, the Getting 2 Zero model, the Golden HeartsTM Seniors’ Support Program, and the National Desexing Network.

About SavourLife
SavourLife is a mission-driven Australian company, committed to creating delicious, natural dog food and treats while championing the cause of rescue dogs. We proudly donate 50% of our profits to rescue groups, helping them save and re-home thousands of abandoned dogs every year. Our mission is to eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable dogs in Australia. We’ve now supported the rehoming of over 70,000 rescue dogs and donated more than $9.5M across every state and territory in Australia.