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Edition 12
Redevelopment Edition
AWL: Building
the future
OF ANIMAL CARE
Happy Homes
– SHARE YOUR ADOPTION STORY!
DIY at home
enrichments
FOR YOUR PET
awl.org.au
A message from our CEO Page 4
News
Community Cats &views
Welcome to the Redevelopment Edition of the By Your Side Magazine and an exciting
time in the history of the AWL.
– what can you do?
I am thrilled to share with you the details of our Animal Care Centre which is due for Do you know that one cat that is always If you’ve still come up empty handed, the
completion by July 2020. hanging around your street? You see him AWL have designed a paper collar that you
Page 8
from time-to-time, and then he’ll disappear
for a few weeks until he returns to lazing
can print out and place around the cat’s
neck. This collar will allow anybody else
Letter to
As part of a staged Masterplan, the Animal Care Centre is a purpose-built, Australian
premier facility which will allow the AWL to provide the highest levels of care,
around on the footpath and yowling the
house down. What do you think, is he owned?
in your community who is either feeding
this cat or who owns him, to record his
the Editor...
education and human/animal interaction to more companion animals than ever before.
ownership status and details [read more
Despite how often you see him or what his about this on page 15]. During this time you
This exciting project has been entirely funded by the AWL’s generous major donors and
et
personality portrays, he very well could be can also advertise ‘Found’ posters around
Let’s g !
gifts in Wills, so our heartfelt thanks go out to all who have made this possible for the
owned or semi-owned and just enjoys extra your neighbourhood and lodge a ‘Found
thousands of animals who receive our care.
started
snacks and company of the neighbours. Report’ with the AWL.
So the real question is, what can you do to
You may also have noticed some changes as part of this Redevelopment, such as help him and does he actually need help? Will you be his owner?
the closure of the Joy Richardson Centre (the Wingfield Shelter) and the Wingfield After these first steps have been taken
Veterinary Clinic. The Wingfield site will still be home to the AWL Pet Boarding Is he healthy? and no other feeders or owners have been
Service and Council Dog Reclaims, and all of the AWL core animals services, like
pet adoptions, will continue throughout the time of the Redevelopment from our
In this edition If he is skinny, sick or injured, please take found, it’s safe to assume that you may be
his only carer and the question becomes
him to a local veterinary clinic or animal
AWL Edinburgh North site. More details on all services are explained throughout the shelter. Once you’ve done so, attempt to find – would you be comfortable becoming his
magazine, with a Redevelopment feature between pages 8-13. A message from our CEO 2 his owner with the below steps. If he’s in good owner? If yes, prioritise feeding, desexing,
News & Views 3 health, leave him be and continue to gather microchipping and confining him to a safe
The AWL is excited to be building the Community Cats - what can you do? 3 more information about him. For any kittens, space. If no, stop feeding him, and if you
future of animal care, and I am honoured The latest AWL statistics 3 or cats that you think may be pregnant, can, please get him desexed so he cannot
to use this opportunity to share further please leave them where they are and call the be responsible for any more unwanted cats The AWL team are lucky enough to
DIY at home enrichments for your pet! 4 have a kind community of people
details on the project with you. We simply AWL for advice as soon as possible. born on the streets. You may leave some
Pet Advice 6 who love and support animals, and
could not provide the continued care for water out for him, but remove the food
Tango’s Tail 7 we think that this magazine needs
thousands of animals in need without the Is he owned? resource, he will most likely move on. If you
support of our community – thank you for AWL : Building the Future of The first step in helping him is to figure out do find that he’s still hanging around and is your touch!
all that you do to help us in this journey. Animal Care 8-12 his ownership status. An act as simple as losing condition, it may be time to take him
Where do I go? 13 door-knocking on your neighbour’s houses to your local animal shelter. If he’s being a How do I have
Community thanks 14 with a picture and description of this cat nuisance but is being fed by other people in
What are temporary cat collars could be all that it takes. Missing cats without your street, politely discuss the options that my say?
ID are much more likely to return home if left may be adding to his behaviour, such as
Richard Mussell Richard & Chilli and how can they help? 15
Have you got an animal-related
Chief Executive Officer alone than if brought to a shelter. desexing and confinement.
#AWLHappyHomes 16-17 question? A Happy Home story?
Fostering Futures for Animals 18 Concerns about animal laws or
Facebook Instagram Twitter AWL Animal Care Journey 20 community trends that you want
facebook.com/awlsa @awl_sa @awlsa The latest AWL statistics to be discussed? If so, write or
email into our friendly team for
your chance to be featured in the
Animal Welfare League of SA awl.org.au contactus@awl.org.au Page 14
10,140 animals 5,308 stray animals next edition of the By Your Side
Magazine.
Edinburgh North Wingfield incoming to the AWL 2017/18 incoming to the AWL
Adoptions : Council Reclaims Pet Boarding : Council Dog Reclaims
879 less 599 less
Address: PO Box 1525
Surrenders : Pet Cremations 1-19 Cormack Road (Gate C)
4 Hewittson Road, Wingfield SA 5013 Port Adelaide SA 5015
Edinburgh North SA 5113 P: (08) 8348 1300 Email: contactus@awl.org.au
P: (08) 8256 0000 than 2016/17
Council Dog Reclaims (Gate C): Page 7 than 2016/17
Pet Adoptions: 10.00am - 3.00pm | 7 days Monday - Friday | 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays We look forward
933
Pet Reclaims: 10.00am - 4.00pm | 7 days
1.00pm - 3.00pm
to hearing from
4635 adoptions
Pet Surrenders: by appointment
offsite adoptions you!
Pet Services
AWL Pet Boarding - Wingfield (Gate C)
P: (08) 8348 1300
E: contactus@awl.org.au
AWL Pet Cremations - Edinburgh North
P: (08) 8348 1300
E: contactus@awl.org.au
617 more than 2016/17 920 more
Monday - Friday | 9.00am - 5.00pm 8.00am - 5.00pm | 7 days Page 18 than 2016/17
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Dog Training
8.00am - 12.00pm Check the website for full details - awl.org.au
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DIY at home
enrichments
for your pet!
Wish
Enriching the lives of our pets is a vital part of
upon a
star
ownership, and happens through a range of
different methods and activities.
Dog treat box 6. Rub half of the peanut spread in Method: use your scissors to make vertical
different places on the outside of the 1. Fill the egg carton with your cat’s regular incisions into one end of the roll. These
Taking our pets for a walk is Ingredients:
box and use this to stick the treats on. food, evenly dispersed within the egg incisions should be 2cms long and
often thought of as the primary • 1 x empty medium or large box
way to keep them busy, but 7. Rub the remainder of the peanut spread cups. 0.5cms apart, continue making incisions
(dependant on your dog’s size)
playing with your animal or more in different places on the inside of the 2. Place a small portion of your cat’s around the end of the roll until you have
• 2 x tbsp. peanut spread
explicitly, getting them to play box. favourite treats in the bottom of two reached your original cut.
Wish
in a way that gives them a brain • 4 x small straps of your dog’s favourite
8. Seal the top of the box using the same different egg cups within the carton. 3. Repeat the above step to the opposite
upon a
work-out can be another hugely jerky-type treat
method as the bottom flaps, except, 3. Place a ping pong ball over the top of end of the toilet paper roll.
beneficial type of enrichment. • 2-3 x of your dog’s favourite chew toys
place the last chew toy between the each egg cup filled with biscuits. 4. Push both ends down, so that the strips
star
Shop bought enrichment (not balls)
toys can often be expensive, interweaved flaps, effectively sealing it in 4. Call your cat for dinner and watch them splay outwards, perpendicular to the
• 1 x portion of your dog’s favourite meat
but luckily there are lots of place. figure out the puzzle! toilet roll.
(cut into small pieces)
affordable and cost-free ways to 9. Place the box in an area that you don’t 5. Now loosely stuff hay into the solid
make your own DIY enrichments • 1 x box-cutter knife
for your pets at home.
mind getting messy and watch your dog Rabbit rolls middle of the roll with the excess hay
Method: enjoy the puzzle! sticking out of both ends.
Ingredients:
1. Remove all tape, staples and other 6. Optional step: pierce a small hole into
materials from the box that could be
• 1 x empty toilet paper roll 2019 LOTTERY
Cat feeder • 1 x handful of your rabbit’s favourite hay
the toilet roll and thread the length
harmful to your dog. of wool through this. Using the wool,
Ingredients: • 1 x 30cm length of unbleached wool
2. Seal the box at one end by interweaving suspend the toy from a stable place so
the flaps of the box.
• 1x six cup egg carton (optional)
it hangs at the height of your rabbit’s
1ST PRIZE
• 6 x ping pong balls 1 x pair of scissors
3. Safely use the box cutter knife to cut two
• 1 x regular feeding amount of your cat’s
head. $50,000 CASH
holes into the box the same diameter Method: 7. Watch your rabbit enjoy their fun
dry food 1. Ensure that the toilet paper roll is bare
as your dog’s favourite toys. Place these new toy!
• 2 x small portions of your cat’s favourite without leftover paper or glue residue. Change the life of an
holes on separate sides of the box as far
treat (a dab of wet food works well)
apart from each other as possible. 2. Holding your toilet paper roll vertically, animal in need and win
4. Push one end of your dog’s toy into one 50,000 dollars!
hole (this should be a tight fit), so that
one end is within the box and the other Buy your AWL Lottery
is hanging outside of the box. Repeat
ticket or book TODAY!
this with the second toy.
5. Cut smaller slices into the box at various
intervals and place the jerky straps
into these holes (once again the holes
Buy online at
should be the same size as the jerky so awl.org.au or call
that it’s a tight fit). 8348 1300!
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Q. H
ow do I introduce my newly
adopted cat to my
household cat?
A. While there are many things to con
sider feel comfortable in their own spa
Pet
before adopting, one of the mos ce. Be sure
t important to only have the solid door open
factors needs to be how your resi while you’re
dent pets supervising and do not force the
will feel about having a new fam cats to interact
ily member. with each other.
advice
Introductions of adult cats can take
time,
guidance and patience to ensure Once you’re comfortable that the
a positive two cats are
relationship is forged. not showing signs of stress whe
n seeing each
other, increase the space of you
Tango’s Tail
If your cat is known to have beh r new cat’s living
avioural or area in monitored ‘outings’. Onc
medical reasons that it cannot inte e again, do not
ract with force the cat to come out, let it do
another cat, adopting another pet this at its own
may not be pace. It can take a week for cats
the best option for you. to adjust to
each new environment, so mak
e sure to take
If you’re unsure how your current these steps slowly. If the cats are
cat would not showing
interact with a new cat, then with signs of stress, allow the cats to
guidance, roam together
separate spaces and monitored within a designated space on sup
interactions, ervised ‘visits’.
you may be able to slowly introduc
e your pets to
each other. If at any time the cats are showing
stress, calmly separate the cats
signs of
and go back a
Hi Everyone,
When you first get your new cat step. Introductions can be the key
home, set it to a long- It’s me Banjo…well, my mum and dad call me Tango, but I don’t When it’s time for my dinner, I sit nicely and give my paw, and
up with food, water, a litter tray and lasting relationship between you
a bed in a r pets; or if done mind. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but on the way home in the then I eat everything in my bowl. I get treats as well, so I always
quiet separate space (a spare bed incorrectly, the catalyst for an anim
room is a great al returning car, my mum was telling me everything is going to be okay and I make sure that I’ve got some room left for them. During the day,
option) and allow it a week to sett to a shelter.
le in. was going to be a very happy boy; well, she was right! I’m either eating, playing, walking or sleeping… oh yeah, I also
The next step is to allow the cats Call the AWL team for advice follow my mum and dad everywhere… well, I’m used to seeing
to see each On the way home, they stopped at the pet shop, and my dad
other without being able to interact or support. everything, so I like to see what they’re doing. When my mum
. Opening and aunty went in and bought me the best bed I’ve ever seen,
the door to the room that your new fills the birdbath or my dad waters the veggie patch I love to play
cat is in it’s so soft and comfy. They also got toys that squeak, and I love
and separating the cats with a scre
en in the Hayley, playing with them. I even have a harness for when we go walking
with the water coming out of the hose, it’s so much fun!
doorway (such as a magnetic fly
rmatio
n screen) is an Animal Care and some delicious food. When I hear a noise or knock on the door, I bark so that mum
re info easy way to ensure that both cats
For mo ats, d o gs are able to
Coordinator and dad know I’m going to look after them just as well as they
bits, c The first day was spent seeing everything in the house and
on rab , visit are looking after me.
opting garden, and I had a few visitors who wanted to see how
and ad
.au handsome I am. They all said that I am a good boy and patted At night I have my comfy bed next to my mum’s side of the bed,
awl.org
and rubbed my ears… that felt really good. The next day was but I’m allowed to lay on the carpet too if I want. When my mum
nice and warm, so I had a bath. I got so excited that I ran around and dad get up in the night I get up too and go with them to
d
ewing my cords an the lawn with the towel in my mouth which made my mum and make sure they are okay—it’s my job now.
hy is my rabbit ch
Q. W
I make her stop?! aunty laugh. I was going really fast, and now my coat is really
carpet and how can you are unable to rem
ove these fluffy, and I feel so soft, and I smell pretty good too!
I think I’m going to really like it here, but don’t worry, I haven’t
the rab bit’s environment. If e su ch as a metal forgotten about you guys. You were all so good to me, but if it’s
tirely normal, mething els
ies love to ch ew! Chewing is an en ite ms try covering them with so al tha t you In the day, we go walking in the morning and afternoon. I pull a okay with you all, I think I will stay here now… a guys got to get
A. Bu nn ewing has bo th cables, it’s vit
an d en co ura ge d rabbit behaviour. Ch or wo od en cover. If the items are k. bit because I’ve got so much to explore and everything smells so his own place sooner or later you know!
healt hy ir ris
h benefits for your rab
bit and as the ur rabbit is not put at
behavioural and healt n ch ew cover these so that yo great that I don’t want to miss a thing, but it wears me out a bit,
Well, bye for now, I will let you know in a few weeks how I’m
growing, it’s vital tha
t the y ca u’re still finding that
teeth are continually ere are als o yo u’v e trie d the above options and yo m
so I have a rest when we get home.
going again, I’m really happy, and my new family are too!
their teeth trimme d. Th If ed to remove them fro
on solid items to keep ew ing su ch as se xu al yo ur rab bit is chewing, you may ne gle area My new mum and dad play with me in the garden, and we love
that influence ch them to a sin
psychological factors rab bit sh ou ld wid er en vir on ment. Try confining ed . to romp on the lawn. Sometimes I get a bit too excited and get
maturity and age. Sp
aying or neutering
y of the chewing be
yo
ha
ur
vio ur.
the
or roo m tha t is fre e of items that you do
not want
e them with appropri
ch ew
ate toy s too rough, but my mum tells me to calm down, and I do because Love, Tango
decrease the intensit Wh ile the rabbit is here provid ha viour I don’t want to hurt anyone. My mum and dad can’t believe how
you should aim their be
your rabbit chewing, they learn to redirect
Rather than stopping is chew ing and food to chew so the chew ed items with new gentle I am most of the time and I try to be good.
the ch ew ing be ha viour, so the rabbit (m ak e su re tha t you’re replacing
to redirect ms. Carpets
t importantly) safe ite fresh items).
appropriate and (mos as
ha za rdo us ite ms for rabbits to chew ur rabbit back into the
and cords are
d ca rpet can Ev en tually reintroduce yo
Would you
uti on , an
electrical cords can
cause ele ctroc supervised visits with
ted . Ins tea d, you should be bro ader environment on
cause internal block
ages if ing es s, over time you
ng s tha t the y ca n safely chew the ir favourite chewable toy ely
providing your rabbit
with thi ow them to roam fre
should be able to all ... help a terrified and lost Help us to feed, bathe,
dangerous ms ite
such as:
wo od ag ain , just be sure to keep animal to find its owner? medicate, reunite, rehome
• Non-tox ic ir reach.
• Oat hay • Orchid grass hay covered or out of the ... give a lonely and unloved and love the thousands
Untreated pin e animal a safe and loving home? of animals that need our
• Timothy hay • ingested)
• Cotton towels (pr ov ided that they aren’t Melissa, ... feed a starving animal its support each year.
nator
Animal Care Coordi
ina pp rop riatel y,
rabbit is still chewing first meal in weeks?
If you find that your be ch ew ed fro m
t you do not want to
remove the items tha
Start your AWL Kennel or Nursery Sponsorship today and help us to save lives. Call 8348 1300.
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AWL : Building
the Future of
Animal Care
The AWL is an animal welfare and care provider recognised for the and community; increased community
parking spaces; improved enrichment areas
provision and development of services for animals in need. With two
for animals; and fear-free designs to reduce
sites, the AWL cares for over 10,000 animals each year and looks stress for the animals in our care.
to only improve the level of care offered to each and every animal
that enters the AWL. The team are excited to be building the future How?
of animal care with the AWL Animal Care Centre due to open at
Wingfield in mid-2020. Through the generous contributions made
by our major donors and past and present
Gifts in Wills, the AWL’s goal to provide high
levels of care to more animals than ever
Why? mission of ‘connecting people, pets and
before is becoming a reality.
community’ and will deliver the highest
Built in 1975, the AWL Joy Richardson levels of care, education and human/ We simply could not provide the care that
Centre, located at the AWL Wingfield site, animal interaction with companion animals. we do without the support of our community
has been the temporary home for thousands The Animal Care Centre integrates leading- and our sincerest thanks go to the
of lost, abandoned and surrendered animals. edge designs and features to improve the thousands of supporters who have helped
Having been built over 40 years ago, this AWL’s levels of care such as a best-practice us care for desperate animals in need.
building is now sub-standard and no longer veterinary clinic, inclusive of infection control
fit-for-purpose which is impacting on the features and diagnostic imaging services. When?
AWL’s ability to deliver best practice animal Other features of the centre include an
health and welfare services and on the advanced fire safety protection system; The Joy Richardson Centre and Vet Clinic
efficiency of our operations. improved noise and infection control; the officially closed for service during February
separation of adoption and surrender and the Animal Care Centre will have its
What? services, as well as species separation; grand opening in July 2020.
new animal enclosures; new onsite animal
The Animal Care Centre is part of a staged care services; enhanced education and
masterplan designed to uphold the AWL’s training; improved safety for staff, animals
By Your Side I Redevelopment Edition 8
Diagnostic imaging Improved safety
2020
The future is here... services
Internal imaging machines will allow
Increased green
space for dog
aspects for staff,
volunteers and the
community
the AWL vets to diagnose ailments
Improved infection for the animals in-care efficiently in
walking
control a stress-free environment. Previously A safe working environment will
Allocated dog walking space help to support the health and
animals requiring x-rays were
Infections and diseases spreading transferred off-site to external vets when
Enhanced education will allow the dogs in our care to mental wellbeing of staff and
throughout shelters can be lethal already sick, injured and stressed. and training spaces receive increased mental and volunteers. This will also create
for many of the animals in care, physical stimulation a safer and more welcoming
especially the very old and young. The new Animal Care Centre has environment for community
Infections as simple as ringworm been designed with the purpose members and supporters alike.
or cat flu can spread throughout a of community education in mind
shelter quickly, and beyond causing and will utilise spaces to train and
deaths, can extend the length of stay teach community groups, university
for animals in shelters and decrease Fear-free design features students and school groups on best
their adoptability.
Advanced fire animal care practices.
protection system Fear-free concepts are increasing in use across not only
animal shelters, but also in human healthcare spaces such
This system will be used in the as hospitals. The designs used in the Animal Care Centre
Cat Studios
case of an emergency to keep the are specifically chosen for their fear-free features such as the
fire from spreading to the animal colour palette and noise reducing features. These features will The Cat Studios are custom-built
enclosures and to contain assist in reducing stress for the animals in-care at the AWL. and designed to ensure the best
the blaze. environment for the cats in-care at the
AWL. Features include natural lighting,
air ventilation and full air-conditioning.
Improved noise
control
As part of the fear-free design
aspects, improved noise control
will improve the welfare of the
animals in the care of the AWL.
Increased community parking Interaction Rooms
The Interaction Rooms allow for
Increased community parking allows safer access to
individuals to meet, greet and
the Animal Care Centre. Previously, customers were
interact with a prospective pet to
often forced to park on busy roads due to lack of
gather a better understanding of
Separation of services and species accessible parking.
the animal and whether it is the
Fly through right fit for their home. Adopters
The Joy Richardson Centre at Wingfield had no separation of
who take time to bond with their
services. The lack of separation often proved extremely stressful
new pets are less likely to bring
for community members visiting the AWL for sensitive matters, as
the animal back to the AWL.
well as for ill, elderly or vulnerable animals.
The new Animal Care Centre offers separate spaces and entries
dependent on both the service required and also the species of
animal. This will assist to reduce the stress on animals entering
the AWL and also on community members who are visiting.
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Where do I go?
It is business as usual at the AWL for all core pet services. Find the location
of each service below. The AWL team invite all community members who
are interested in learning about our Redevelopment to read more online at
awl.org.au or to call our team on 8348 1300.
AWL Adoptions and Surrenders AWL Pet Boarding
AWL Edinburgh North Adoptions: 7 days | 10.00am-3.00pm AWL Pet boarding will continue providing peace-of-mind
for the many owners who choose to book their pets into
Pet adoptions will continue as normal from the AWL Edinburgh
our trusted and high-level pet accommodation.
North, all metro PETstock locations and For Pet’s Sake in
Angaston. The addresses are: Address: 1-19 Cormack Road,
Wingfield, SA 50131 Ph: 8348 1300
Cats and rabbits
• PETstock Melrose Park: 1089 South Road, Opening Hours:
Melrose Park, SA 5039 Ph: 8121 3339 Monday – Friday | 9.00am - 5.00pm
PETstock Allenby Gardens: 612 Port Road,
• (by appointment outside of these hours)
Allenby Gardens SA 5009 Ph: 8121 3337 • Check In between 12.00pm and 5.00pm
PETstock Prospect: 96 Main North Road,
• (fees apply before 12.00pm)
Prospect SA 5082 Ph: 8121 3341 • Check Out between 9.00am and 12.00pm
PETstock Parafield: Main North Road,
• (fees apply after 12.00pm)
Bunnings Complex, Parafield SA 5107 Ph: 8121 3338 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays | 8.00am -
PETstock Munno Para: Shop 3, Munno Para Shopping City,
• 12.00pm (by appointment outside of these hours)
600 Main North Road, Smithfield SA 5114 Ph: 8155 6060
PETstock Burnside: 286-288 Greenhill Road,
•
Glenside SA 5066 Ph: 8120 0944
PETstock Sefton Park: 7/259 - 269 Main North Road,
• AWL Pet Cremations
Sefton Park SA 5083 Ph: 8465 5009
The AWL Pet Cremations team will continue supporting
PETstock Noarlunga: 2 Seaman Road,
•
our community throughout the difficult time of
Noarlunga Centre SA 5168 Ph: 8121 3340
farewelling beloved pets.
For Pet’s Sake Angaston: 24 Murray Street,
•
Angaston SA 5353 Ph: 8564 3320 Ph: 8348 1300
Contact hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Pet surrenders Emergency enquiries and collections outside of normal
business hours, weekends and public holidays can be
Pet surrenders are only available by appointment. Please call made by calling our team on 0403 051 928.
our team on 8348 1300 to discuss your options and how we
can best support you and your animal. Ask your vet to use AWL Pet Cremations.
Council Animal Reclaim AWL Wingfield
(Enter via Gate C)
The AWL sites will continue acting as facilities for 1-19 Cormack Road, Wingfield, SA 5013
impounded dogs. Ph: 8348 1300
Owners looking to reclaim their dog from their local Monday – Friday | 9.00am - 4.00pm
council must first contact their council to arrange the Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays | 1.00pm -3.00pm
reclaim and then visit the AWL to collect their animal. AWL Edinburgh North
Monday - Friday | 9.00am - 4.00pm 4 Hewittson Road, Edinburgh North, SA 5113
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays | 1.00pm - 3.00pm Ph: 8256 0000
7 Days | 10.00am - 4.00pm
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What are temporary
Community thanks!
Oh, snap – a picture really can say ten What a cool donation!
thousand words!
The Photographyroom have outdone
The hottest day on record in SA meant one
thing for the AWL – hot animals with no cat collars and how can
themselves yet again with their continued
fundraising efforts and have officially raised
$10,000 for the animals in the care of the
way to cool down. Nor was it in our favour
that the hottest day of the year was part of
a week-long heat wave with no reprieve.
they help?
AWL – wow!
The AWL team were doing all that we could
Did you know that only 2% of all cats brought into the AWL Why should my cat
Through his snap-tacular Pet Sessions, to keep the animals in our care cool and are able to be reunited with their owners due to missing or have ID?
Mark Trumble—named three-time SA Pet
and Animal Photographer of the Year—has
rested, but luckily our kind and generous outdated identification?
community came to our assistance in the Reasons you should provide your cat
donated the $20 cost of each Pet Session most effective way – ICE DONATIONS! Cats are often brought into the AWL by concern is that the cat may not be desexed with multiple forms of ID, inclusive of
to the AWL. While capturing the beautiful
members of the community who mistake and can further increase the number of a microchip and quick-release collar:
and quirky personalities of pets, Mark With hundreds of bags of ice donated by the animal as ‘stray’. Commonly this results stray cats. Please contact the AWL for advice • Microchips are a legal requirement
has been helping the AWL to care for lost, individuals and businesses during the in the cat and owner being separated with in this situation. for all owned cats in South
abandoned and surrendered animals in multiple heatwaves, the animals at the no means to reunite the pair. Australia.
need. AWL were able to beat the heat and enjoy How to use the collar: • If the cat is lost, it can be reunited
a cool treat – thank you! Due to the successes of similar international 1. Print out the template with its family.
Thank you, Mark and the
programs, the AWL have developed 2. Complete the contact details you are • Owners can be more easily
Photographyroom! Your years of support, Our community’s kindness has left our printable paper cat collars in an effort to happy to provide contacted if anything unexpected
kindness and tireless fundraising efforts hearts AND our donation bins full! help community members to distinguish 3. Cut around the outline of the marked was to happen.
have helped many animals to find loving
between owned and unowned cats in their circles appropriate to the size of the • If stolen, the cat can be identified
and safe homes.
The Christmas period can be a lonely and community, and to provide better welfare cat’s neck. • Community members can visibly
challenging time for the animals at the outcomes for cats. • Fitting a collar: A collar for a cat see that the cat is owned.
Off-site Adoptions are out of this world!
AWL, and while our kind team do all that should be fitted to allow for 2 fingers
we can to bring joy throughout the shelter, These paper collars will allow people comfortably between the collar and
Animal lovers from Adelaide and surrounds it is our community who brought the interacting with an unknown cat in their the neck. The cat may tense when you • How long has it been hanging around?
will be overjoyed to know that AWL animals Christmas spirit to the AWL this year! community to make contact with others who put it on so recheck the fit after a few • Has it entered a neighbours house or
are now available for adoption from more may either be interacting with the cat or are minutes and adjust if necessary. backyard?
locations than ever before! The AWL was lucky enough to receive the owners of the cat. Once a connection 4. Place the collar around the cat’s neck 3. Ask Lost Pets of South Australia (LPoSA)
thousands of donations and gifts for the has been made, constructive conversations (ensuring the writing is visible) and insert to scan the cat for a microchip.
With off-site adoptions allowing cats, animals in our care. Our community can begin about the outcomes for the cat. the rounded end into into the hole you’ve 4. Take the cat to a vet clinic or shelter to
kittens and rabbits in need of loving helped to not only fund the food, shelter, already cut, securing the collar. scan for a microchip ONLY if you can
homes and second chances more medication and training that the animals What type of cat can these collars be safely transport the animal to the vet or
exposure than ever before. need but also to give each and every used on? IMPORTANT: It is important to provide as shelter (preferably in a carrier or cage).
animal a special Christmas gift. This collar is designed to be used when a much information as you feel comfortable
From the Noarlunga PETstock to For Pet’s member of the community is concerned for sharing as this will open communication If you have tried all of these steps, but
Sake in Angaston, the AWL animals are The massive amount of donations meant an unknown cat with no means of ID. avenues and help to provide positive no owner can be found, the cat could
now available for adoption from a total of that the AWL’s donation bins filled up in no outcomes for cats in communities. potentially be unowned.
ten sites (eight PETstock locations, For time at all and are currently still closed as IMPORTANT: Do not approach or attempt
Pet’s Sake in Angaston, and the AWL we sort through the vast amount of goods. to put a collar on a cat that is unwilling What to do if there is no response:
Edinburgh North). Thank you to each and every person who to approach you or is displaying distance 1. Try this collar method at least three
Visit the AWL website or call our
has given to the AWL over the years and increasing behaviours. times. It is possible for the collar to fall
team for more information on
for your kind thoughts. off, or to be removed by the cat’s owner
Our sincerest thanks go out to our unowned cats and cat collars via
A cat that is not safe to approach but looks or the cat itself.
adoption partners, PETstock and For awl.org.au or 8348 1300.
If you would like to donate to the AWL healthy (no visible signs of cat flu or hair 2. Talk to your neighbours
Pet’s Sake, for the support in finding
and the animals in our care, our team loss, no significant injuries, not underweight) • Has anyone else seen this cat hanging
thousands of animals their happy
desperately need pet treats, pet toys and is most likely not at risk. The most prevalent around?
homes – thank you!
monetary donations.
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Tilly Luna Nakita
Carli
Solo & Molly “Luna has settled in pretty well – we had I just want to let you know Pumba, now ily holiday in Pt
s only been with us
“It’s so lovely to have
Tilly as part of our fam a big hole after having to say goodbye to “Greetings from our fam
“Dorito (now Solo) ha ily named Nakita, is loving her new home and tled in well & we love
d has already bonded
and we can’t thank
you all enough and our William in January, but Miss Luna is her Russian Blue brothers, she rules the Elliott. Carli has set
a couple of hours an tireless work you all for the
having her with us.”
with Molly.” – Ephr
iam & Gina do at the AWL.” making a big difference. Thanks so much!” roost. We just love her and are so happy we
– Natasha , Co
l, /saac & Ava – Mel adopted her.” – Alison – Kulas family
Mocha
Jack & Caterina his new home, he Atticus & Lily Minnie Ruby, Oscar & Martin
“Mocha is enjoying in September
around and has “Minnie was adopted
Thank you AWL for
all the work that you is having a great run “All three of my fur-babies are adopted –
d in well. She’s a
“My thanks for the opportunity to take
do to our knees! He is 2017 and has settle
and thank you for the even jumped up on Atticus and the dog Ziggy are from AWL.
loves exploring in
on these ratties. They are well and very
opportunity to bring and sought her out sweet little dog who
these two back to the very taken with mum You guys do amazing work and I know my
out the ducks in
active, gaining weight fast. They love
ir furever home with for your kind care.” the garden, ch ecking
us. We just adore an
d love them both.” immediately. Thanks home wouldn’t be the same without you.
with her squeaky
to burrow in my old jacket and are very
– Tania & Josie – Barb & John Thank you.” – Rebecca the park and playing friendly! ” – Ben
tch!” – Glenys
toys. It’s a happy ma
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Your pet’s final journey is your choice Accredited with Highest Honour
When the time comes to say goodbye, ask your The International Association of Pet
vet to use the AWL Pet Cremations service. The Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC) have
AWL team are here to support you and your awarded the AWL Pet Cremations team with
pet through this devastating time and are just a the highest honour and accreditation from
Fostering Futures for Animals phone call away.
Have your pet’s final memory bring hope to
the industries first, and only Accreditation
Program.
thousands of animals in need as all proceeds are Pet owners can feel more confident than ever
How fostering has changed Kate’s life. used to support the animals in the care of the AWL. before that their pet’s are treated with love,
respect and dignity on their final journey.
The AWL Foster Care program is ever- the people I know have even been inspired to see a kitten or puppy that you could hold
Our services and keepsakes
growing as more and more Good to adopt or to foster themselves which is in the palm of your hand grow into a loved
Samaritans raise their hands to help the touching,” smiles Kate. family member is an incredible journey to Memorial services Ask your Vet about
AWL in fighting the good fight; and last year be a part of.
Grief counselling AWL Pet Cremations or go to
the program hit a new high by fostering
awl.org.au/pet-cremations
1,323 animals in just 12 months. This Having cared for over 72 animals Everyone in my family loves the little Cremation viewing
massive number of animals were cared for characters that come through our home,
in her time as a Foster Carer at
by only 119 registered Foster Carers who even our resident pets get excited when Home collection
the AWL, Kate has earned herself
opened their homes and hearts to these they see me setting up the spare room
desperate animals in need. a reputation amongst neighbours, and the foster pens. Each one of our pets
Exquisite urns and keepsakes
family and friends alike as the will take their turn to come and meet the
While the Foster Care Program has grown “animal whisperer”. fosters as we slowly do each introduction,
in leaps and bounds, it wasn’t always so but without a doubt it’s Sabu (our elderly
extensive and has taken attention and TLC blue heeler) who loves the fosters most.
from the wonderful carers and team to Reflecting on her years as a foster carer, Whenever we have kittens she will carefully
expand into the lifesaving support network Kate explains the impact that the animals toilet and wash them one at a time,
that it now is. have had on her life and those that she regardless of whether I’ve just done it or
remembers most. not; it’s so sweet,” Kate smiles.
Kate Basham, long-time Foster Carer for
the AWL has been a registered member of “While every animal that comes through As a neonatal kitten specialist, Kate has
the team since 2015 and she has seen the your home leaves a paw print on your a knack for saving and rehabilitating the The purpose-built AWL Pet Boarding facility has
program transform over the past four years. heart, there are some that leave a bigger youngest residents at the AWL and helping been operating for almost 30 years, with our
mark than others. I’m not afraid to say that them go on to live full and happy lives. trustworthy and reliable team offering owners
“When I first started foster caring for the I’ve had a couple of foster fails in my time. the peace of mind that their pets are in safe and
AWL there were only a handful of animal They just end up finding their forever home “While I’m happy to foster any type of
loving hands in their home away from home.
lovers who were keen to take on animals with us,” Kate laughs. animal, there are just so many cats and
that needed a little extra attention and love. kittens that come into the AWL, so I like to Our reliable team provide the highest levels of love and
Back then there wasn’t as much training, “We’ve got a bit of a zoo at home with four focus on helping the littlest ones on their attention to each and every animal in our care. All of our
but now the foster team do such a great dogs and five cats, plus we’ve just recently journeys through the AWL and into the big guests receive one-on-one care with our highly trained
job with training and support that I think lost our beloved little rabbit, who we’re all wide world. animal attendants and veterinary staff who provide the
anyone who has the time and love could missing. My first foster fail was Claire, she personalised support and attention your animal needs to
become a foster carer,” Kate says. was the first kitten that I had to bottle feed, “There are no words to express how much ensure their health, happiness and wellbeing.
and she just won my heart from the start. foster caring has changed my life or my
“I actually became a foster carer so that my family’s lives, but I know that every single From going on a holiday to renovating the house, or even
Next, there was Whinnie who followed me
daughter could learn about caring for pets animal who has come through our home an extended stay in hospital; there are many reasons as
like a lost little lamb. Usually, the foster
and could build strong connections and has given us back double whatever love to why pet owners need to board their beloved pets, but
animals follow my daughter around, but for
bonds with animals. I didn’t realise at the and kindness we’ve shown them.” it is the high-quality, reliable and compassionate service
some reason, Whinnie and I just bonded.
time that it would become such a large part that the AWL team provides that keeps owners choosing
of our lives and of our family. AWL Pet Boarding.
“Beyond the ones that never left my home,
it’s generally the animals who I get updates To become an AWL Foster Carer
“Whenever anyone we know finds a stray or about that I find the most memorable and find out more online via Call the AWL team on 8348 1300 to book your
abandoned animal they always call me for rewarding. Seeing an animal go from a awl.org.au or call the friendly pet’s next holiday with us today!
advice and will often bring the animal to our timid, fearful creature and blossom into a team on 8348 1300.
house if it needs some extra care. Some of gorgeous, loving pet is always fulfilling, or
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Animal strays or Member of public / council
is lost brings animal to the AWL
On average,
25 animals are
brought into the
AWL every day! $42 is
spent per
week to
provide
shelter for
one lonely
An individually tailored Shelter and Bed
Behaviour Modification dog or cat.
Program for a single dog
costs the AWL $257.
Behaviour
Assessment
Food
$66 is spent to provide one dog or
cat with a basic medical check-up
inclusive of worming treatment and
vaccination with an AWL vet nurse.
Basic Veterinary In the case of any urgent medical
needs, the animal is provided with
Services the necessary medical attention
which can cost upwards of $1,000.
Urgent Medical
Attention
Desexing and microchipping one
dog or cat costs the AWL $208.
Bath and Microchipping
Bath and
Grooming and Desexing
Grooming
Adoption rates have
increased by 15%
On average, AWL
volunteers contribute Foster Care
a total of 51,675 REHOMING
hours, equal to over
$1.4 million dollars.
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