8 PET OF THE WEEK FOR MORE VISIT AWLQLD.COM.AU OR CALL 5509 9000 Creating a brighter future Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959 PETS OF THE MONTH Hershey Animal ID: 136360 | British Bulldog Age: 5yr 10mths | Female | Brindle & White Meet Hershey, our loveable British Bulldog X. Hershey is an affectionate goofball is always ready to greet you with a wagging tail and a happy face, and makes for a fabulous snugglebug. She gets along well with other dogs, making her a great addition to a family with canine companions (but would need to have a little blind date with them first to make sure the chemistry is there). Hershey’s ideal home is with someone dedicated to her ongoing care and training, working through her quirks and understanding her behaviours and being equipped for all her veterinary needs- to support her on her journey as a healthy and happy member of the family. Interested? goldcoastsupervisor@awlqld.com.au Salem Animal ID: 132349 | Domestic Short Hair Age: 2yr, 11 months | Male | Black & White I’m Salem, and I am seeking for my forever home. My personality is friendly, fun and extremely playful, I exude confidence, affection and loads of smooches! For this reason, I am best suited to a confident cat home with no small humans. My charming demeanour and loving nature would make me a wonderful companion for anyone looking to share their life with a furry friend. With my fun and exciting purrsonality I will surely be the life of the party. Hershey, Salem and more wonderful pets are waiting to meet you at the AWL Coombabah on Shelter Road. Scam alert: Investment bonds scam Criminals are impersonating real businesses and offering fake investment bonds. They claim these bonds offer high returns and are protected by the government. Scammers will encourage you to register your name, mobile number and email on a fake website. They steal money by getting people to buy fake investment bonds. They will also use your personal details to commit other scams. The National Anti-Scam Centre works with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) to remove investment scam websites, which led to thousands of websites being taken down in 2024. How to spot the scam This scam can be hard to spot because criminals set up fake emails where they pretend to be legitimate brokers. They also have a fake website which looks like the real business’s website. The fake website has the business’s branding and uses links that go to the real website. The fake website comes up in internet searches for investment opportunities. Recently criminals were impersonating Bunnings in one of these types of scams. Scammers offered environmental bonds that support carbon reduction, sustainability and waste reduction. They offered 3 investment options ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 and promised higher than market returns of up to 9%. They said that the investments are supported by Bunnings and protected by government finance regulations. ASIC has taken down the fake Bunnings websites. What you should know There are steps you can take to help avoid investment scams: • Don’t trust surprise offers to invest. • Don’t take investment advice from people you have met on social media. • Check the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) website to confirm if the person offering the investment is licenced. • Check the Moneysmart investor alert list for companies and websites you should not trust. • Check if the business details match the company’s real website. If you’ve been affected • Don’t be embarrassed about being scammed. • If you’ve had money or personal information stolen contact your bank or card provider immediately. • If you’ve been scammed or have provided personal information call IDCARE on 1800 595 160. • Help others by reporting scams to Scamwatch. 'Have Your Say' on the City's dog off leash and prohibited areas The annual review of the Animal Control Area Register is now underway. The proposed changes, generated from community requests, seek to balance the growing population and number of registered dogs with community needs, safety, and legal requirements. Across the City, the proposal includes: • Introducing 14 new off-leash areas • Removing 5 existing animal control areas • Changes to boundaries, time restrictions or locations for 4 existing areas • Introducing 16 new dog prohibited areas In Division 4, changes are proposed for: • Torrevella Vista Park, Coombabah • Harbour Town North Park, Biggera Waters • Hollywell Foreshore, Hollywell • Phil Hill Environmental Park, Paradise Point To provide your important feedback on these changes, visit gchaveyoursay.com.au/dogareas and share your views. Submissions close Monday, 3rd March 2025.
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