Tawl Tails - 2019 - Autumn

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AUTUMN 2019

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Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE QUEENSLAND | EST. 1959

OPENING DOORS TO BRIGHTER FUTURES

60 years of saving animals in need

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CEO’s Message Welcome to our Autumn edition of Tawl Tails.

In 2019 AWLQ celebrates 60 years of lifesaving work within the community that’s six decades of creating a brighter future for animals in need.

While this is a time of celebration, it also provides us the opportunity to reflect on the past six decades, in particular, the legacy left by the founding committee who had the vision and commitment all those years ago.

In the late 1950’s, with no rehoming strategies in place at the local pound, stray dogs were shot and dumped in landfill if unclaimed.

Now sixty years on, thanks to the vision of the founding committee, AWLQ cares for more than 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, providing them a second chance at life.

A key achievement of AWLQ is our Getting2Zero initiative. This has resulted in the development of our promise - to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in our care. We are extremely proud that we continue to keep our promise and as a result we had our lowest euthanasia rate on record this past year.

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HON. MICHAEL KIRBY AC CMG

The National Desexing Network (NDN) is another key achievement of AWLQ and plays a significant role in reducing the numbers of unwanted litters of kittens and puppies being born each year. Approximately 20,000 desexing referrals are issued by NDN nationwide every year.

Of course none of this would be possible without you. We are indebted to our supporters who have enabled us to achieve so much in accomplishing real and long-term improvements in the welfare of companion animals.

ITA BUTTROSE AO OBE

In addition, thousands of animals rely on the generous support of our incredible team of volunteers each year for their care and enrichment.

Our dedicated volunteers make such a difference to our shelters by contributing their time and energy to enhance the lives of our animals.

In the coming issues of Tawl Tails we’ll be sharing with you stories of the past.

We look forward to celebrating 60 years of incredible work with you in 2019.

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A small group of animal lovers had a vision for a brighter future Animal Welfare League Queensland was founded in 1959, when a small group of animal lovers were concerned with the inhumane treatment of impounded dogs.

In the late 1950’s, with no rehoming strategies in place at the local pound, stray dogs and cats were shot and dumped in landfill if unclaimed.

Share your memories Sadly, we lost all of our historical photos in the devastating fire of 2010, that saw our warehouse burn to the ground. If you would like to share your memories please email these to communications@awlqld.com.au.

The AWLQ was originally called The Animal Lovers League of the Gold Coast and was formed with Neil Andersen as President. The League then went on to be called, the Animal Protection League and The Animal Welfare and Protection League, before becoming the Animal Welfare League Queensland.

Gold Coast City Council leased AWLQ a piece of land on Pine Ridge Road, Paradise Point, for a Sanctuary.

Members of the AWLQ worked hard to clear the land.

The first shelters for the animals consisted of wire netting and packing cases.

Now sixty years on, thanks to the vision of the founding committee, AWLQ cares for more than 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year, providing them a second chance at life.

Animal Welfare League Queensland has grown to be one of the largest animal welfare organisations in Queensland and remains committed to creating a brighter future for animals in need.

Neil Andersen (back left) and wife Mavis (front left), Animal Lovers Committee, 1959

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Keeping animals and their families together AWLQ was the first organisation in Queensland to open a Community Veterinary Clinic to the public, making essential and urgent vet care services accessible to owners previously unable to afford treatment for their pets.

AWLQ’s Community Vet Clinic charter is that no suffering animal will ever be turned away and will have access to veterinary care regardless of their owner’s capacity to pay.

As part of AWLQ’s commitment to keeping pets and their families together, AWLQ provides financial support to clients for emergency and urgent treatments and do not means test, meaning all members of the community can access our services.

Prior to the establishment of our Community Vet Clinics, AWLQ received many surrendered pets simply because their families couldn’t afford to pay for veterinary treatment.

The first clinic was built in 1996 thanks to a very generous donation by John & Hazel Dobbs in the hope that one day we’d be able to open a Community Vet Clinic. At this time Queensland had legislation and regulations in place that prevented anyone who was not a registered veterinarian from operating a vet clinic open to the public. As a result, the clinic building was originally used as part of the Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre.

AWLQ lobbied hard to change this legislation and in 2001 legislation was changed allowing AWLQ to offer veterinary services to the public, bringing Queensland in line with the other States.

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Dr John Gilmore was the first veterinarian employed at AWLQ’s first ever clinic and is still working at the Gold Coast Community Vet Clinic.

Our very first vet clinic was opened with just one vet for half a day. Today we operate with 15 vets, 22 vet nurses, 8 reception staff, 2 administration staff and volunteers. The Gold Coast Community Vet Clinic routinely sees up to 70 patients per day,” said Dr Gilmore.

AWLQ’s Community Vet Clinics are state-of-the-art and offer a vast range of surgical procedures including softtissue surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, x-rays and ultrasounds.

“The ability to perform these types of lifesaving procedures and offer financial assistance at the same time means we can keep animals and their families together.

“To assist with preventing unwanted litters the AWLQ Community Vet Clinics offer desexing at a reduced rate to encourage pet owners to have their animals desexed.

“What most people may not know is that as part of our promise we provide hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in charitable and welfare work to the community,” said Dr Gilmore.

Any profits made through the AWLQ Community Vet Clinics on the Gold Coast and in Ipswich provide further funding for the care of more than 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year across the AWLQ’s Animal Rehoming Centres.

Annie making school ‘paws’itively fun for young readers Annie is not only the youngest nominee for a Lilley Australia Day Award, she’s also the furriest and the one most likely to lick your hand rather than shake it.

Annie is a nine-year-old kelpie cross, adopted from the Brisbane Animal Rehoming Centre, who volunteers once a week at Aspley Special School. She’s accompanied by owner Sue Matthews. Annie and Sue are part of the Animal Welfare League Queensland’s SHARE (Special Human Animal Relationships in Education) Reading Dogs Program.

Every Friday for the past three years they have been visiting the Aspley school so students can read to Annie - the aim is to give students the confidence to read aloud.

A lot of their students struggle reading words which then affects their confidence. With Annie at their side they are able to keep reading the story without feeling judged. They gain confidence in the flow of reading.

In their award nomination the school said the time Annie and Sue have volunteered to assist these students has greatly benefited them with teachers reporting that many of the students’ motivations to read have increased, their self-esteem has been raised, and their skill levels improved.

Sam, in Year 9, is one of the students who has benefited through the program. Sam has really come out of his shell as a reader. Sam said he liked reading to Annie as she was a good listener.

Annie (on left) and Sue are making a difference in the lives of young kids as part of the SHARE Reading Dogs Program.

Your lasting legacy Leaving a small gift in your Will ensures a future for animals in need

Contact us today for more information or for a confidential conversation. Visit awlqld.com.au/bequests | Call 07 5509 9099 | E: bequests@awlqld.com.au

Keeping a promise to animals in need through regular giving After volunteering at AWLQ for 15 months David Presland appreciated the care and attention all the animals receive and wanted to do more. Unable to increase his volunteer hours, he knew becoming a regular giver - a Promise Keeper - would be an appropriate way of doing that.

Having been a dedicated AWLQ volunteer since 2017, David Presland sees first hand that AWLQ invests every dollar received on the primary aim of the organisation - to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in their care.

When David moved into the area from interstate, his new next door neighbour mentioned about volunteering at AWLQ, saying it was a great place to volunteer and that volunteers were always needed.

“I have been volunteering with the dogs at AWLQ after retiring from professional life and I find the work very rewarding and satisfying.”

AWLQ promises never to euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in their care. Until they find them their own family, they’re part of the AWLQ family. They are cared for, they have somewhere safe and warm to sleep.

“I was looking for a way to increase my support outside of volunteering, and liked the fact that becoming a regular giver allows AWLQ to plan confidently and budget more effectively as they know they are going to receive that income every month.”

David with his rescue dog Charlie.

By giving monthly, you become a Promise Keeper, joining a passionate community of people investing in a shared vision of creating a brighter future for animals in need.

“The end result is that AWLQ can continue their lifesaving work and assist more animals who need help now and into the future.”

“It is a great way to help an outstanding organisation that really helps animals locally, it is not expensive and every dollar helps.”

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promise keeper to help animals in need, now and David with his into the future. rescue dog Charlie.

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“Congratulations on 60 years”

“For seven years, von Bibra Auto Village has been proud to support the incredible service that AWLQ provides the Gold Coast community. Being animal lovers, many of the von Bibra staff have adopted their furry friends through the AWLQ and we continue to be inspired by the tireless work they do in finding homes for over 10,000 abandoned, stray and surrendered animals each year.

One of von Bibra’s core values is to ensure we support our local community by working with associations like the AWLQ, who are always so generous with their time and provide such a valuable service, which inspires us to help how we can.

AWLQ’s promise to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in their care is a huge task and we urge anyone looking to get a pet to consider adopting from AWLQ. This ensures AWLQ’s life saving work continues and means other less fortunate animals get the care they need and funds valuable programs such as the Golden HeartsTM Seniors’ Pet Support and Pet Legacy Program.

From all of us here at von Bibra, congratulations to AWLQ on 60 years of amazing service and the thousands of animals that have been homed in loving families thanks to you.”

- Wade von Bibra, Group General Manager

Amanda Abate, presenter and reporter, Network Seven Congratulations and thank you AWLQ for six decades of tireless work, helping to create a bright, happy and healthy future for animals in need across South-East Queensland.

I’ve been fortunate enough to adopt 2 gorgeous pets from the AWLQ at Coombabah, Samson the cat and Holly the toy poodle. They have brought so much happiness to my own home, which is just one of the reasons I am always happy to support the AWLQ. Not only has it become one of the largest animal welfare organisations in Queensland, I have full respect and admiration for the AWLQ’s promise – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in its care.

Because of this crucial organisation, and its loving volunteers, 10,000 stray and homeless animals a year get a second chance at life – and I am so grateful to have 2 of them!

Thank you for everything you do for those who have no voice of their own, but plenty of love to give!”

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HOW YOU HAVE HELPED US OPEN MORE DOORS TO MORE HOMES FOR MORE ANIMALS 60 years ago, the future was not bright for stray and abandoned pets in South East Queensland. One small group of animal lovers helped open the doors to a new era for these animals, with the creation of Animal Welfare League in 1959, but this was only the beginning.

AWLQ has always been at the forefront of innovation in rehoming practices and sheltering, but it has taken decades of hard work and support from the community to reach a place where we could make Our Promise.

Thanks to supporters like you, six decades on from our humble beginnings, AWLQ promises to never euthanise a healthy, treatable or sociable animal.

Open the door and take a look at just what this promise means to those animals who once never had a chance. Animals who now have a bright future thanks to your ongoing and unwavering support.

SICK & INJURED STRAYS NOW HAVE A FUTURE Where once sick and injured animals were considered too costly to treat, these vulnerable pets now have a bright future.

Cats and dogs with treatable illnesses such as ringworm, flu, kennel cough and FIV were once considered too high risk to treat in a shelter environment, due to the contagious nature of these ailments. Similarly, stray animals found with traumatic injuries like broken bones or wounds would cost too much in time and resources to treat, when healthy animals were waiting on kennel space.

Thanks to the generosity and support of our community over the last 60 years, strays needing veterinary care are now treated, nurtured back to health by foster carers, and then found new homes by our team of rehoming specialists.

ANIMALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE GIVEN THE CARE AND FUTURE THEY DESERVE Many animals with special needs, whether they be from birth, injury, health issues, or age, have the potential to live full and happy lives. In order for this to happen however, specialist care is paramount.

60 years ago, an animal with special needs would not have been given a chance of a future - their care would have been deemed too expensive and arduous, when an able-bodied animal could be saved in its place.

In 2019, with the help of supporters like you within our community, animals with special needs have the same chance of finding a happy home as their abled friends. Our specialist vets, foster carers and rehoming team ensure their futures are bright.

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ALL ANIMALS ARE VALUED NO MATTER WHAT THEIR COLOUR 60 years ago, and even today in some animal shelters, cats and dogs could be euthanised based on their colour.

It seems shocking to us now, but at one time, if there were too many black cats or brindle dogs in the shelter, incoming animals of the same colour would be automatically euthanised, simply because they were the same colour as the animals already overcrowding the pens.

Whilst the practice still exists in some pounds and shelters in Australia, with your help - our community of supporters - AWLQ has long since evolved past this cruel and unfair practice. At AWLQ no animal will ever be discriminated against just because of the colour of their fur.

ELDERLY ANIMALS GET A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE 60 years ago, an elderly pet would have been dismissed as too old to be rehomed. Senior animals used to be considered past their prime, but times have changed.

Thanks to the ongoing support of people like you, AWLQ has proudly run a rehoming program especially for elderly pets for decades.

In recent years, our commitment to opening doors for senior animals has only increased, seeing many more elderly pets live out their final years in loving homes.

HELP US KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN FOR THESE ANIMALS...

To support the continued work of AWLQ please consider making a gift today. Visit our website to donate online or explore our planned giving options: awlqld.com.au

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Did you know you can SPONSOR one of our kennels or pens for 12 months?

Since 1959, AWLQ’s commitment to giving abandoned and stray animals a second chance in a safe and loving home has been unwavering.

Our dedication to serving our community with integrity, optimism, innovation and initiative has saved the lives of over 130,000 animals since our inception. Our promise is to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in our care.

Our Kennel and Pen Sponsorships assist with the ongoing care of the animals from the time they come into our care to the time they are rehomed. On average, it costs $660 to rehome one of our animals. Every donation helps. Thanks for helping us!

For more information visit awlqld.com.au/kennel-pen-support.

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You are never too old to get a second chance at love Despite all the cuddles, walks and reassurance Eddie received, he was terribly scared and depressed. To assist Eddie cope with being separated from his much loved family, he spent his days inside the AWLQ office and went home at night with one of our staff members until he was ready to find his new home. As Eddie was an older dog, and used to being with an older person, he needed a special home. Little did Eddie know that special home was about to become a reality.

In 2018, 81 year old Doreen sadly lost her husband of 56 years. Now living alone, she quickly became very lonely without her beloved husband. Little did Doreen know that this was about to change, when by chance, Doreen’s daughter spotted Eddie at the ALWQ Gold Coast Rehoming Centre. She instantly knew this little dog was meant for her mum.

When two lonely souls meet by accident, it is love at first sight.

Little Eddie has just turned 14 years old. This senior, yet sprightly, gentleman has had quite the journey over the past six months. Eddie, who is a darling little Jack Russell, lived with his owner Arthur since he was a puppy.

Eddie settled in at his new home immediately and is now spoilt with outings and walks along the beach. Both Eddie and Doreen (pictured below) have a new lease on life. No matter your age, there is someone for everyone.

Doreen has since joined AWLQ’s Golden HeartsTM Seniors’ Pet Support Program - a free program to assist people 65 and older with their pets. For more information on the Golden HeartsTM program visit awlqld.com.au, call 07 5509 9033 or email goldenhearts@awlqld.com.au.

He and Arty, as Arthur’s wife fondly called him, were inseparable. Being an active Jack Russell, they used to do everything together. He had the best life. That was, until Eddie’s owner, who was in his 80s, suddenly passed away.

Both Eddie and Arty’s wife were heart-broken. Things only got worse for the duo when Arty’s wife had to move into a nursing home and sadly could not take Eddie with her.

Overnight Eddie’s life was about to be changed forever.

Facing heart-break once again, Arty’s wife knew that Eddie would have a chance of finding another loving family if she gave him to Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) because of their promise – to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in their care. So, with a heavy heart Arty’s wife said her last goodbye to Eddie and he was on his way.

Upon arrival at the AWLQ’s Animal Rehoming Centre on the Gold Coast, Eddie immediately became part of the AWLQ family and was loved by all the staff and volunteers.

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Injured stray to celebrity jet-setter Young Hollywood actress Isabela Moner, who was on the Gold Coast filming for her latest role as Dora in the new Dora the Explorer movie, is returning home to the States with more than she expected, after falling in love at the Gold Coast Rehoming Centre thanks to AWLQ’s promise.

“We were filming by Movie World and were talking to someone on set who told us about this great shelter close by and I thought ‘why not go meet some animals?’ I wasn’t really looking for a dog but when I met him it was just perfect,” said Ms Moner.

The ‘him’ she is referring to is Pluto, a three-legged American Staffy who had been with AWLQ after being surrendered with an injury to his back leg.

Pluto’s injury was severe, but because of AWLQ’s promise - to never euthanise a healthy, sociable or treatable animal in their care, his leg was amputated and he was given a second chance at life.

“When I first met him I wasn’t really looking for any specific dog. Pluto was just lying on his bed and he turned around and looked at me with these huge eyes.

I didn’t realise he was missing a leg, when I noticed I thought ‘oh god I love you even more!”

The feeling was clearly mutual and Pluto literally melted into Isabela’s lap.

“I brought him onto set and I wasn’t really sure how things would go but it brightened up everyone’s day, everyone loved him. They had no choice but to love him, it’s just his nature.”

While Isabela was busy on set with her filming commitments for Dora the Explorer, Pluto was kept busy by a dog walker, having play dates and going on various adventures around the Gold Coast.

Once filming had wrapped, Pluto and Isabela jetted back to the USA just in time for Thanksgiving with their family.

“After landing we stayed in a five star hotel in Miami, this dude is getting the best treatment.”

“With two brothers who love exercising and my dad who loves swimming there will be no shortage of exercise for Pluto.”

“I just want to make him the happiest most spoiled dog. I have never had a dog before and it’s insane to think I was ever happy living without one now that I have him.”

Since adopting Pluto, Isabela has also become an Ambassador for AWLQ. “I’m super excited about being an Ambassador for AWLQ. I look forward to utilising my profile and experience of adopting Pluto from AWLQ to encourage others to do the same and also assist them generate some much needed funds.

“The promise AWLQ makes to every animal is an incredible initiative, I’m looking forward to assisting AWLQ promote this.

“There is no greater gift to a shelter animal than a loving home. When you donate to or adopt a pet through AWLQ you are supporting an organisation that re-homes and cares for more than 10,000 stray and homeless animals each year.”

“I just want to make him the happiest, most spoiled dog.”

How a shelter dog changed my life Research suggests animals can provide people with numerous health benefits, both psychological and physical. Corrine shares how having a dog in her life has changed things dramatically.

Every day I’m thankful for Baylee rescuing me. Dogs can be brilliant for people living with depression. He gives me a reason to get up in the morning and a reason to get outside when I could otherwise choose to hide.

‘As I walked my dog down the beach path early this morning I had a moment. I looked at the sky, the trees, two lorikeets flew past and I smiled. My life is very different now compared to the dark days that nearly ended it.

Days feeling paralysed with fear have fallen away.

Being around dogs can calm down our breathing, speech and minds. Stroking a dog can reduce stress. It can also lower blood pressure and heart rate.

A large part of my newfound contentment in recovery is my beautiful dog, Baylee. My plan was to foster dogs who’d been abandoned, smother them in love and then wave them goodbye as they headed off to their forever home. It didn’t quite go to plan.

I’m not sure what Baylee’s life was like before he ended up at AWLQ at 10 years old. When I first brought him home he was shaking, bony and too scared to make eye contact. I sat on the kitchen floor to hand feed him, told him he was beautiful and sang to him at bedtime.

Nine months later he’s rounder than he was. His eyes are brighter, his coat is healthy and our bond is strong.

His tail wags whether he’s awake or asleep. He snores very loudly and it makes me smile no matter what time it is.

Laughter and love both release the chemical serotonin, which is known as the ‘feel-good’ chemical in our brain.

Now serotonin is being flooded around my body every day, those symptoms of depression have decreased.

My little dog trusts me and that gives me a giant lift. It’s been good for me to have a responsibility outside work. Depression research has shown that responsibility promotes mental health and caring for another creature builds self-esteem.

There is an unconditional love which is hard to describe until you’ve felt it.’

This article was written and images suppled by Corrine Barraclough Reproduced with permission from myGC.com.au.

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203 animals find homes in time for Christmas Now in its fifth year, AWLQ’s Project Empty Shelter campaign held in December has been hailed a success, after a heart-warming weekend which saw more than 200 animals finding homes in time for Christmas.

Melinda Phipps, AWLQ State Rehoming Manager, says AWLQ cannot thank the community enough for supporting Project Empty Shelter and helping to rehome so many animals.

“People were in the car park ready for the 10am opening on Saturday, resulting in more than 300 visitors coming through the doors in the first hour.

We are delighted with the outcome and would like to thank all our supporters who came out and chose to adopt over the weekend.

“We are very grateful to the people who opened their hearts and homes to give these adult dogs and cats a home for Christmas,” Ms Phipps said.

A total of 144 animals were rehomed from the Gold Coast and Beenleigh Animal Rehoming Centres, adding to a total of 203 animals rehomed during Project Empty Shelter across South East Queensland.

“In the first two hours 76 animals had been rehomed. That climbed to 100 by 2pm,” said Ms Phipps.

“The support we receive each year is very humbling. When you adopt from AWLQ you are rehoming one animal in need, and creating space for another in our Animal Rehoming Centres.

Across the weekend AWLQ saw more than 2,000 visitors to the Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre alone.

“The stories shared by people who adopt show just how rewarding it is to give an animal in need a second chance,” says Ms Phipps.

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