AWLQ Tawl Tails Winter 2016

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Winter 2016

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Magazine of Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959

Celebrating our Gold Coast Cat Centre’s

NEW LOOK ...made possible thanks to a generous bequest.

ADOPT-A-GREAYHOUND • NATIONAL DESEXING MONTH • DIVINE’S STORY

A word from our CEO lifesaving work continues, we have rehomed 2,130 surrendered and abandoned animals.

Animal Welfare League Queensland is on track to reach the 10,000 mark this year. This is far more than just a number. It represents the tireless work of our staff and volunteers, and the incredible support of the community. Thank you.

There’s been an exciting breakthrough in breeder registration which looks to better regulate the sale of puppies.

Hello and welcome to the winter edition of AWLQ Tawl Tails. We have a lot of exciting news to share!

AWLQ officially launched the new look Florence Venery Cat Adoption Centre in May, named in honour of the lady, Florence Venery, whose bequest to AWLQ made it all possible.

Thanks to the devoted animal lover our cats now live in a state-of-theart cattery while awaiting adoption, and an upgraded shelter cat vet facility.

More than 200 people attended the evening launch. You can head over to our Coombabah Rehoming Centre on Shelter Road and see the facility for yourselves (and while you’re there…adopt a cat or kitten!).

This quarter, with the help of so many of you who read Tawl Tails, subscribe to Happy Tails and donate invaluable funds to ensure our

Animal Welfare League Queensland is all for legislation which will spell the end of disreputable breeders who give the industry a bad name.

We here, of course, advocate that you can find your perfect dog, cat, puppy or kitten when you choose to adopt from AWLQ. We are always so proud of all our staff and volunteers who work so hard to care for more than 17,500 animals last year alone. So we’re delighted to announce that one of our dog rehoming team is a Miss World contestant!

Eleea made it to the finals in a $5 ball gown bought from one of our 11 Op Shops. You can read all about Eleea on page 10 and we wish her all the best in the finals, and will bring you the results in the next edition.

Happy Tails!

Denise Bradley Chief Executive Officer Animal Welfare League QLD

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ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE QLD

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Official Patron - The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG

AWLQ HEAD OFFICE Shelter Road, Coombabah Qld 4216 PO Box 3253 Helensvale T.C. Qld 4212 General Enquiries Ph: 07 5509 9000 | info@awlqld.com.au Volunteering 07 5509 9019 | volunteering@awlqld.com.au Media, Public Relations & Campaigns 07 5509 9030 | communications@awlqld.com.au Business Development Manager 07 55099057 | bdm@awlqld.com.au Community Partnerships 07 5509 9058 | partnerships@awlqld.com.au Bequests & Golden Hearts Program goldenhearts@awlqld.com.au Community & School Education 07 5509 9034 | education@awlqld.com.au

AWLQ REHOMING CENTRES Beenleigh Rossmans Road, Stapylton Qld 4207 07 3807 3782 | beenleighrehoming@awlqld.com.au Gold Coast Shelter Road, Coombabah Qld 4216 07 5509 9000 | goldcoastrehoming@awlqld.com.au Ipswich 6 Hooper Street, West Ipswich Qld 4305 07 3202 4688 | ipswichrehoming@awlqld.com.au Warra 523 Telegraph Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4018 07 3631 6800 | warrashelter@awlqld.com.au Willawong 501 Gooderham, Willawong Qld 4110 07 3714 2800 | willawongshelter@awlqld.com.au

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Why Greyhounds are Great...

The Great Greyhound April saw Greyhounds put front and centre on the national stage through ‘Adopt a Greyhound Month’.

If you’re looking for a relaxed, placid companion to snuggle up with this winter, then a Greyhound may just be for you.

Contrary to popular belief, Greyhounds do not need much exercise. They are sprinters, and a daily walk of about 20 to 30 minutes will often do the trick.

They are then ready to sleep for the rest of the day.

They are inside companions because of their lean body mass, and most are easily toilet trained, if they aren’t already from their time in racing kennels, within a few days. They are low shedding, friendly, well mannered, gentle, and do not tend to bark.

Many also get on with small breed dogs, cats (and even rats!) when introduced correctly. Although Greyhounds have often never seen a couch in their life, they know exactly what to do when one appears and will happily curl up beside you, sprawl out all over you, or lay on their back and ‘roach’ as it’s called while you watch Friday night footy.

Adopting an ex-racing rescue Greyhound is one of the most rewarding things you can do. If you have ever adopted a rescue Greyhound, we’d love to see your pictures and hear your stories on our Facebook page.

And if you’re looking for a Greyhound, or another type of furry companion, head to www.awlqld.com.au

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How one Bequest continues to change so many lives Her bequest has changed the lives, and saved the lives, of so many cats who will find themselves abandoned, surrendered, abused and in need of our loving care.

individual living for cats and kittens, along with two exercise areas which can also double as enclosures for cats who require time out.

A new, dedicated wet area for meal preparation, medical treatment, along with the ability to quarantine rooms, gives AWLQ staff and volunteers greater flexibility.

Florence Venery, who was an avid animal lover and a woman ahead of her time, passed away in June 2014 and left a sizeable bequest to multiple charities; Animal Welfare League Queensland was one of the lucky recipients.

Florence’s bequest has also enabled our dedicated team to rethink and rebuild the Shelter Vet Facilities behind the adoption centre where cats and kittens, many sick, pregnant or injured are treated and rehabilitated.

Many of you will remember the old cattery that stood here for many years and was the best that we could do at the time. It was old; cold in winter, hot in summer and the weather blew through it on the worst of days. And as every staff member and volunteer will tell you, the peeling paint and concrete floors were very hard to keep clean.

Florence’s bequest ensures cats and kittens are now in state-of-the-art, screened facilities with easy to clean floors, walls and with cosy hidey holes for time-out and sleeping.

Thanks to the level of vet care in this new facility many of these cats, who would otherwise die, now find themselves healthy and rehomeable.

That is one of Florence’s greatest legacies.

“Both the cattery and vet clinic are vital for the wellbeing of the cats and kittens who can come to us very seriously sick or injured,” Denise Bradley said.

Animal Welfare League Queensland Co-founder and former CEO Neil Andersen, now in his 90s, fittingly officially opened the Adoption Centre.

It creates a far less stressful environment for cats and kittens, many of which find it hard to adjust to the unnatural environment of any shelter.

“We are so grateful to her that we have named the cattery the Florence Venery Cat Adoption Centre in her honour so her incredible contribution will be remembered forever,” CEO Denise Bradley said.

Mr Andersen, Ms Bradley’s father, was one part of a group in the 1950s who revolutionised animal care with the support of the then Gold Coast City Council.

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Cat Centre 2013

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Want to leave a Bequest to AWLQ? Ph: 07 5509 9033 | Email: bequests@awlqld.com.au

Thank you Florence Remembering Florence Venery (1924-2014) Florence Venery was an extraordinary woman whose long life was devoted to animals, particularly dogs. So it’s rather ironic that Florence’s legacy, through her generous bequest to Animal Welfare League Queensland, is to cats.

Florence was born to Greek immigrant parents Helen and George Venery in Brisbane in 1924. She was the younger of two daughters, her elder sister was Sophia. As a Brisbane girl Florence was to have a full education, something not afforded many women at that time, completing high school at Somerville House in Brisbane. She made the most of that education, becoming a journalist.

In the latter years of her life Florence lavished her attentions on two German Shepherds. She put their needs before hers, feeding them steak while she ate far more simple fare.

Florence’s most beloved dog Raji passed away in April 2014, after a battle with diabetes. Florence passed away in June, just two months later, aged 90. Raji’s bed was found still next to Florence’s bed after she passed. Some say she died of a broken heart.

Florence Venery was an exceptional woman who lived as she chose and passed leaving a legacy that will benefit countless cats over many, many years to come.

Florence lives on in our hearts through her generous bequest and we honour her today by naming the cattery the Florence Venery Cat Adoption Centre. Her beautiful image graces the cattery wall and greets all who choose to adopt and also save lives.

Thank you Florence, you made a difference during your life and left the world a better place. May we all have such a legacy...

Want to leave a gift to AWLQ? A bequest to AWLQ will ensure our life-saving work continues, guaranteeing the future of homeless animals is secure and bright. Contact us today to find out how you too can leave a lasting legacy to animals.

Ph: 07 5509 9033 or Email: bequests@awlqld.com.au

Florence had class and style, with expensive taste in shoes and clothes.

She was also a straight shooter who didn’t mince her words. At 44 years of age Florence continued to live her life as she chose, marrying Bill Sanderson, a man in his 30s.

The couple divorced less than five years later and while there were no children, there were always animals, and dogs, and Florence’s love of them continued to flourish.

After her father and sister passed away Florence moved to the Gold Coast. Dogs helped ease her loss and were a source of immense enjoyment for the single, progressive woman.

Over the years she collected many items that were dog themed including crockery with dogs on it, plush toys, model cars, collector dog coins, ornaments and many dog themed novelty items. She was to call the Gold Coast home for the rest of her life.

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Happy Tails Forrest & Simon I'd just like to say a big thank you for everything you do for the animals in your care. I have two beautiful adopted animals which I obtained from different AWLQ shelters and I couldn't imagine my life without them. Forrest whom I adopted roughly a year ago celebrated his first birthday in January with a day of exploring and giant bones! Our newest addition, Simon the kitten, settled in incredibly quickly and Forrest has come to absolutely love him. Both are the most affectionate animals Iove I have ever known and I'm thankful to have been the one to adopt them. Basically, I thought I'd send a few photos so you can see the after effects of your hard work at the shelter!

Forrest

Bentley We adopted kitten Bentley back at the start of March and we couldn’t be happier. He has settled in so well and has made best friends with our dog Cooper!

A big thank you to the Animal Welfare League Queensland! You guys all do an amazing job!!

Lucy Allabin

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Education & Training We believe education is key to securing a brighter future for companion animals. Our programs are designed to educate people (young and old) about responsible animal care!

The AWLQ Rehoming & Education Centre is the heart of our educational operations, delivering our school and community education courses, seminars, workshops and training in companion animal care and animal welfare issues.

Our school programs span the entire educational spectrum and offer learning opportunities for students in Prep, right through to year 12.

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We also offer a diverse selection of community programs, which include short courses, workshops and seminars for the purpose of reducing unplanned animal pregnancies in our community. Our programs offer both primary and high school age children an opportunity to have some fun and learn about animal care during their school holidays.

School Programs Classroom Visits

An AWLQ Education Officer will come to your classroom with specially trained animals and is able to visit multiple classes within the one school in the one day. The presentation usually runs for 30-40 minutes and is structured according to the learning level of the students, in consultation with the classroom teacher.

School Excursions

Students have the chance to engage in hands-on learning activities designed to enhance their knowledge of responsible animal care and awareness of companion animal welfare issues. They also have the opportunity to get up-close with our small animals, learn some basic dog obedience skills, have a cuddle with our gentle cats and kittens as well as take a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the refuge!

School Holiday Programs Animal Antics

Animal Antics is a one day school holiday program for children 6 – 10 years old. The program offers a range of animal related activities that are designed to be fun and hands-on while also teaching children responsible care and respect for animals.

One Day Animal Care Course

The One Day Course in Animal Care is open to school students 11 – 17 years old who love animals and want to learn more about caring for them and working in the animal industry. Students gain real-life industry experience and animal care skills in the fun and rewarding environment of Animal Welfare League Qld.

Email: education@awlqld.com.au | Ph: 07 5509 9000 | Visit awlqld.com.au

$ave with Entertainment Books The 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Book is now available to buy over the counter at our Gold Coast, Beenleigh, Ipswich, Warra and Willawong AWLQ Rehoming Centres. For every Membership we sell, 20% of the purchase price goes directly to us to help rehome abandoned and surrendered animals. There’s more than $20,000 worth of valuable offers for you.

You can purchase your Entertainment™ Book from us or online, or take advantage of the great offers instantly on your smart phone with an Entertainment™ Digital Membership.

Thank you to everyone who has made AWLQ their charity of choice - you are making a difference to the lives of many animals, who find themselves in their greatest time of need.

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Miss World in $5 Dress Op Shops ASHMORE BOOKSTORE Ashmore City Plaza, Currumburra Rd

Career finalist in Miss World Australia wearing a $5 AWLQ Op Shop dress

from the charity’s very own Op Shops. Her red ballgown costing just $5.

Animal Welfare League Queensland’s Eleea Navarro will swap her AWLQ dungarees for an AWLQ OP Shop ball gown when she represents the Gold Coast as a Queensland finalist in the Miss World Australia competition in July.

“It made me feel good to be able to make a difference while purchasing the evening wear that I needed for the competition.

A passionate animal lover and singer/songwriter, 22 year old Eleea will be best known to Australians as a contestant on The Voice, and finalist in Miss Universe 2014.

Eleea has spent the last couple of years volunteering and now working for AWLQ. “To see the dogs and cats go home with people who clearly love them, and are willing to give them a second chance at life, is so rewarding,” Eleea said.

“Some of the surrendered and abandoned animals come to us so frightened and timid, to see them gain their confidence during their time with us, and go home so happy and confident with a family is just amazing.”

Eleea is one of just eight Queensland finalists, and the only Gold Coast contestant, to make it through the three rounds of the Miss World Australia competition.

She literally wore AWLQ support all the way through, her ball gowns, shoes and even jewellery, all bought

“Yes I was decked head to toe in AWLQ Op Shop clothing,” she laughs.

“It also just goes to show the quality of the clothing you can buy at Animal Welfare League Queensland Op Shops.”

Eleea heads to Melbourne in July, with the support of all AWLQ staff, who have watched her blossom in the last two years.

“We are so excited for Eleea, she is an incredibly beautiful person who is so devoted to animals and so talented,” CEO Denise Bradley said.

“She’s such a down- to-earth person who is always thinking of the animals and others.”

For Eleea, who grew up on a farm in Mullumbimby in New South Wales rescuing animals with her family from a very early age, it always has been, and always will be, about the animals in her care. Now it’s at AWLQ. “Everything the charity has, it gives to the animals,” Eleea said.

“Everyone’s donations go to the animals’ welfare.

“I love my job!”

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Gareth’s Story

Young Gareth was brought into our Brisbane Shelter after being found wandering the streets.

Gareth had obviously had a rough few months and it had definitely been a very long time since he had had a haircut or had much attention.

With no microchip or tags we had no one to contact to collect Gareth and unfortunately nobody came looking.

A couple of days later Gareth was desexed and had a full body clip, the thick layer of fur removed weighing a huge 600 grams! Gareth looked like a different dog.

After having his clip he came out of his shell quite a lot. He could chase the ball without being sore from his matts but he was still very cautious of new people.

He was scared in the shelter and didn’t want to meet anyone new. We were able contact a volunteer-run rescue group called New Hope which was willing to put in lots of time and TLC to help Gareth find a new home where we knew he would be safe.

Gareth was terrified of people and the noise at the shelter and the staff at Warra worked patiently with him to build up his trust with people.

After a few days he made a huge step forward and finally took a treat from our hands. We managed to coax him out of his kennel and take him outside where he showed us how much he loved to play ball and he started to relax a little.

New Hope is doing an excellent job of helping Gareth trust again and is working hard to find him the perfect family to play fetch with.

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Microchipping in Brisbane...

AWLQ helps microchip 213 animals at Brisbane City Council events

During April and May, Brisbane City Council offered pet owners discounted microchipping services at local parks in Macgregor, Tingalpa, The Gap and Bracken Ridge.

The microchip is painless to an animal and the microchip is encoded with important information, so if you do ever become separated from your pet, you can be contacted as soon as possible.

The four events ran for two hours on a Saturday afternoon, and because of Brisbane City Council’s generous campaign AWLQ was able to microchip 213 local pets.

Microchipping is an extremely important part of pet ownership that is regularly overlooked.

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g in rm a F y p p u P n o Spotlight Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s move towards puppy protection with new dog breeder registration laws passed in Parliament on 12th May. “This is the first step in the prevention of puppy farming,” AWLQ Strategic Development Officer Joy Verrinder said.

“Consumers will now be encouraged to only buy from breeders with a breeder ID. “Breeders without an ID number will be breaking the law and can be closed down; provided they can be tracked.”

AWLQ, which has rehomed more than 100,000 animals since it first opened its doors on the Gold Coast in 1959, urges people to look to adopting a shelter animal.

“You’ll be giving an animal a second chance at life,” Ms Verrinder said.

“A great diversity of breeds, small and large, come through our doors.

“The dogs and cats’ owners may have passed away, relocated, or been placed in a home – it is totally out of the animals’ control.”

The new breeder law requires all dog breeders in Queensland to register and obtain an identification (ID) number before they breed, or within 28 days of pups being born.

“Breeders should pay for the cost of the initial inspection, and follow-up random inspections, just as a builder is required to pay for a licence to operate.”

A puppy now won’t be able to be sold, given away or advertised in Queensland unless it had a breeder ID number, a breeder organisation’s accreditation number, a unique interstate reference number, or an exception number.

Ms Verrinder says cats also miss out in this legislation and need the same level of protection as dogs.

The relevant details will also have to be included in any advertising, recorded in the dog’s microchip information and given to a person who receives the dog.

Consumers will be able to check that breeder ID numbers are legitimate on a Queensland Government database.

AWLQ welcomes the move, but would like to see it go further.

“A breeder ID doesn’t guarantee that the breeding animals are being kept in good conditions, are well socialised and not over-breeding,” Ms Verrinder said.

“The bill should also include a breeding facility inspection by an independent authority and be based on legislated standards.

“On the Gold Coast, breeder permit by-laws require kittens to be desexed prior to sale or transfer,” Ms Verrinder said.

“We would like to see this extend across the state and be legislated nationally.

“If this was to happen we would see a dramatic reduction in the number of cats being euthanised in Australian pounds and shelters.”

AWLQ is also concerned that there needs to be consistency across all breeding platforms with primary producers who breed working dogs to supply other primary producers also included in the legislation.

The companion animal rehoming charity, which rehomed more than 9,600 animals last year, has worked independently with dog and cat breeders, the City of Gold Coast and other stakeholders to develop a model Breeder Permit system.

For more information on the Gold Coast City breeder permit system visit goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/breederfactsheet.pdf

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AWLQ urges communities to get their vet on board to help reduce the number of unwanted litters Australia’s cat and dog owners are being urged to get their vet on board for National Desexing Month in July and help reduce the number of unwanted kittens and puppies.

“Please check with your vet to see if they are part of the program and ask them to sign up if they’re not,” National Desexing Network Director Sylvana Wenderhold said.

to save lives!

“It’s so important to try reduce the number of unwanted kittens and puppies before they need care.”

“Animal Welfare League Queensland and other groups across the country are trying to save as many lives as possible, but we have to break the cycle.”

Last year more than 2,500 kittens and nearly 1,200 puppies were born, surrendered or simply dumped at one of five AWLQ rehoming centres in South East Queensland alone.

Vets can simply download the National Desexing Network (NDN) participation form and nominate a discounted amount for companion animal desexing.

“National Desex Your Pet Month aims to break this cycle around the country,” Ms Wenderhold said.

“We’re asking veternarians to come on board, some for the first time, and help make a difference.

This year’s theme is ‘Don’t like Surprises? Desex your pet’.

The National Desexing Network (NDN) is the brainchild of Animal Welfare League Queensland. Now in its twelfth year, it asks veterinarians around the country to sign up on the NDN website (ndn.org.au) and offer discounted cat and dog desexing options within their communities.

“We’re urging as many vets to come on board as possible, and for people to take advantage of the discounted rates and get their pets desexed,” Ms Wenderhold said.

“They are less likely to stray, spray in and around your house, be injured fighting over territory, are more relaxed and affectionate and, generally, live longer and happier lives. And who wouldn’t want that for their dog or cat?”

“And please pet owners urge your local vet to become involved and support this cause.”

AWLQ’s own Community Vet Clinics at Ipswich, on the Gold Coast and in Hobart are all part of the NDN July campaign.

Many more don’t make it to the shelters, rescue groups or pounds.

Ms Wenderhold says there’s also many other reasons, closer to home, to have your pet desexed.

Visit awlqld.com.au/locations/vetclinic-locations for locations.

Paws + Connect WORKPLACE VISITS

Every Friday workplaces in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast can receive 30 minutes of cuddles from a shelter puppy! Petting animals is a great way to relieve stress and increase workplace productivity and put a smile on your employees’ faces.

Book your workplace in to Paws and Connect with shelter animals today - Phone (07) 5509 9057 AWLQ Tawl Tails Winter Edition 2016 - Page 15

Shelter Pets ‘Out and About’ Puppies to the rescue for stressed students

AWLQ switches from a meow to a ROAR!

Over recent months AWLQ has been invited to some of SEQ’s biggest universities, all in the name of keeping a cool head and managing stress. Recent research is shedding light on the benefit petting animals have on the human psyche, especially a stressed one.

On March 12th In the Brisbane Roar FC vs Melbourne Victory FC soccer game, AWLQ was made the charity of choice for a community game day.

With student stress levels spiking around exam periods, AWLQ was on site at Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Bond University and Southern Cross University for some pet therapy.

A purple army of AWLQ volunteers and staff was on the ground at Suncorp Stadium raising money and spreading awareness of the importance of AWLQ’s work in the community.

Inaugural Paws at the Park a huge success!

Gold Coast Robina Town Centre gets five days of AWLQ Over the week of Easter, AWLQ was given a community stand at Robina Town Centre for five days of fundraising.

Each day we were on site we were dedicated to promoting different parts of AWLQ’s work.

The days were themed around cats, Golden Hearts – senior’s pet support, animal fostering, pocket pets and dogs.

ie Tea and Lia dedicated dog business owners Jenna from Dogg Earlier in the year AWLQ was contacted by two very hosting called were they primary charity partner of a small event from Oodle & Co. asking if AWLQ wanted to be the a huge was s to attend. To everyone’s delight Paws at the Park Paws at the Park for dog owners and dog businesse businesses in attendance! success with more than 200 dog owners and 20 to AWLQ. or service to a raffle, with all the proceeds donated All businesses who took part, kindly donated a prize ess of this event, es for our homeless shelter dogs. Due to the succ We hosted a pop-up adoption stand to find hom down and see us at the next one! there will be more Paws in the Park events - come

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AWLQ Shelter Vet Doctor Caroline Gout, her favourite patient of all time Bambi and Bambi’s new owner Naida DZanic reunited after Bambi was adopted.

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Divine n o ti n e v r te In Blind Cat for ‘Bambi’

The story of how one cat fought for her life and y overcome seemingl s impossible obstacle after being found abandoned on the street. This is the story of Bambi.

A critically ill and blinded cat’s search for affection sparked a chain of events which saw her survive and now thrive, thanks to a council pound attendant, a lifesaving operation by an AWLQ Vet and a young foster carer determined to make a difference.

“This cat – that was literally on death’s door – began nuzzling my hand as though pleading for human touch,” AWLQ Shelter Vet Doctor Caroline Gout said.

A Council Animal Management Officer rushed the cat to the Gold Coast AWLQ Community Vet Clinic last November after discovering her limp body on a roadside. She had unsuccessfully attempted to give birth to a litter of kittens. While she lay there in excruciating pain ants had attacked her eyes. The kittens and her eyes couldn’t be saved.

Two weeks before Doctor Gout had performed her first solo cat eye operation on Magnum. That cat had

lost one eye. This operation would involve removing both eyes.

“Bambi now runs through the house and knows which corners to take.

It would be one and a half hours of intricate surgery. The by-then-named Divine would pull through, but after all she had been through, would have no appetite for a fortnight.

There was great joy when she finally began to eat again.

“She sleeps with our silky terrier.”

“We were all so excited.”

“She is my favourite patient – ever!”

“Everyone would just go in and snuggle her - a ‘Divine cuddle’.”

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AWLQ foster carer, Naida Dzanic, studying to be a vet herself, received a call soon after that would change her life.

For Doctor Gout this reaffirms her calling.

“That’s why I love being a shelter vet because you get to do so much.”

“They just said that they had one very special cat.”

“If you are comfortable taking in a blind cat.

“I said I would just give it a go and fell in love.”

Divine, now known as Bambi, has taken over the student’s home that she shares with two small dogs.

“When my Mum first saw her she burst into tears.”

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