7 Adopt a larger-than-life love. Animal Welfare League QLD is putting the call out for new best friends. Animal Welfare League Queensland (AWLQ) is thrilled to announce its eye-catching and heart-warming campaign to raise awareness about big dogs in shelters. The campaign’s objective is to inject fun and positivity about big dog ownership and promote the benefits of rescuing or fostering a big dog. At the moment, AWLQ is inundated with medium to large sized dogs and are hoping the campaign will inspire people to consider the many positives of owning a big dog. AWLQ Marketing and Communications Manager, Caroline Esera, said adopting or fostering a big dog is a really big deal. “Big dogs have just as much love and enjoyment to give as smaller dogs. And right now we have so many very loving big dogs waiting patiently for their forever homes,” she said. “Larger dogs often face much longer waits for adoption and it’s tough on them. By choosing to adopt, you are saving a big dog’s life – but you’re also saving the next dog you help make room for.” Anyone who chooses to adopt during the campaign will receive a complimentary Big Dog adoption pack thanks to AWLQ’s partners, complete with an ActiveDog big dog harness or collar and lead, a Savour Life food pack, training and behavioural support videos and a 21 day cooling off period. “If people can’t adopt, fostering is a wonderful way to help these dogs take a much-needed respite from the shelter, enhancing their exposure to potential adopters and improving their overall wellbeing.” Ms Esera said. “And if you can’t foster or adopt, making a donation is the best way you can help support the animals in our care. It typically costs AWLQ $750 to care for and rehome a dog, so it’s a big expense for us to bear and we can only do it with the support of the community.” Ms Esera added. AWLQ is urging people to adopt a larger-than-life love this winter and consider opening their homes to a big dog. You will save their life. And they will change yours. Diablo Animal ID: 130355 | American Staffy Age: 2years | Male | Tan & White 'Diablo' may be Spanish for 'devil' but the only thing devilish about this fella is his good looks! Diablo is as sweet as he is handsome, he loves to hang out with his friends - both human and canine! He would love to get out every day to stretch his legs and sniff to his heart's content, so if you're looking for an active companion to join you on daily walks - Diablo is your guy! Diablo would also like to be provided regular mental enrichment like sniffy walks, food puzzles, tricks training and playtime in the backyard. After a day of fun and adventure, Diablo would love to curl up on the couch and unwind with you. If you have a friendly and respectful dog at home, please bring them in to meet Diablo to see if they will get along. If you have dog savvy kids at home, please be sure to bring them in as well. Diablo is just waiting bust out of the shelter and into his forever home so come on down to meet him to see if that could be with you! Jet Animal ID: 126428 Great Dane Cross Bull Arab Age: 3Y 8M | Male | Black & White Hiya, I’m Jet! I’m a handsome fella just waiting to find my forever home. Let me tell you a little about myself ... I absolutely adore spending quality time with my human friends, so if you’re looking for a binge-watching couch buddy, I’m your guy! Not to brag but I’m a pretty smart cookie and I love treats so I think I’ll be a natural at positive reinforcement training. I also love to explore the world through my nose, it helps me get to know my surroundings and it helps tucker me out. So if we can go for walks every day where you are happy to go wherever my nose takes me, I would just love that. I’m looking for a companion to share my life with, if you think that could be you, please come into AWLQ and ask to meet me! Be sure to bring the whole family, see you soon! PETS OF THE MONTH For more visit awlqld.com.au or call 5509 9000
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