John’s Story Five days a week volunteer driver John makes his rounds to regional pounds across South East Queensland as part of Animal Welfare League Queensland’s initiative to rehome dogs from regional pounds. Dogs which would otherwise face certain death. John has been volunteering with Animal Welfare League Queensland since 2010 in various roles, with the past five years as a volunteer driver. This role sees John visit regional pounds from Grafton to Gympie to collect dogs, these dogs are then transported to the Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre where they are provided with a second chance at life. John has lost count of the number of dogs he has collected over the years, but says every one he collects leaves a lasting impression on him. “I have been a dog owner for many years and I love to see the all the dogs I collect get a second chance in a loving home. “When I arrive to pick the dogs up most are anxious, but by the time they have arrived at the Gold Coast Animal Rehoming Centre they are barking with excitement,” John said. Denise Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Animal Welfare League Queensland, said our team has been working to ensure that animals from regional pounds receive a second chance at life. “The most critical way we can do this is to transport these animals out of the regional areas and to Animal Welfare League Queensland’s rehoming centre on the Gold Coast. Tawl Tails Winter Edition 2020 - Page 13
John has lost count of the number of dogs he has collected over the years, but says every one he collects leaves a lasting impression on him.
“These animals desperately need us and Animal Welfare League Queensland is doing everything possible to ensure they receive the help required in order to be adopted into a loving new home. John’s dedication and service to Animal Welfare League Queensland plays a key role in this.” “Because of his efforts, hundreds of dogs will now be experiencing comfort and kindness with their new familes,” Ms Bradley said.
