The Animal Welfare League of Qld takes care of approximately 12,000 strayed and abandoned animals a year on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. The AWL receives no government funding for welfare work, relying predominantly on the community for financial and emotional support. It is through the continued support of the community that we will achieve a brighter future for every companion animal in need.
The AWL specialises in the care, shelter, and rehoming of dogs and cats. Since 1959, the AWL has opened its doors and hearts to all companion animals in need. As well as providing on-site care at its’ two Rehoming Centre’s, the AWL has a fostering and rehabilitation program that is second to none. AWL also works closely with the Gold Coast City Council in providing the best of care for stray animals during their impound period, with all unclaimed animals then transferring to the AWL for rehoming. 
As well as a high focus on rehoming, the AWL continues to increase community awareness about how to end the tragedy of pet overpopulation. Their goal is to bring an end to the euthanasia of healthy animals in Australia through legislative changes, education and awareness.
The AWL cannot continue its welfare work, caring for the communities homeless animals without the financial support of the community. The direct costs involved in the rehoming of each animal are approximately $400.00. This cost does not include the support staff that maintain the organisation, allowing the AWL to keep its doors open, or the veterinary clinics, which provide charitable veterinary care to the public.
The Animal Welfare League exists to:
- Find safe and happy homes with responsible guardians for as many abandoned cats and dogs as possible
- Achieve zero euthanasia of all healthy & treatable cats and dogs
- Prevent the birth of unwanted kittens and puppies
- Improve humans’ attitudes toward all animals through education
- Improve the living conditions and treatment of animals in shelters and pounds
- Find a positive solution for unowned cats
- Raise the value of animals in society so that the intrinsic needs of each species are recognized, respected and met
AWL Values
AWL believes that by working in harmony with integrity, optimism, initiative and innovation, they will achieve respect for all animals according to their individual needs and nature.
AWL Believes:
- Each and every life is valuable
- Zero euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals is achievable
- Cruelty is unacceptable
- All animals deserve kind treatment
- Every cat and dog born has a right to live happily in a loving, responsible home
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