Long-term BAWCS bonded (and senior) duo Champs and Venus finally met their purr-fect match! Venus, the confident queen, and Champs, our shy senior gent, showed exactly who they are… and their new ‘mum’ was completely smitten. Trial home = activated! Venus explored like a boss, Champs took his time but with Venus leading the way, […]
WHEN your ‘mum’ has a car accident, I’m with her and she has to go to hospital…. she’ll be okay soon In the meantime, you get to enjoy ’emergency’ boarding at BAWCS PS Thank you to Regional Community Vet Clinic for giving me a check over, my eye had ‘ouchies’ but I’ve been given the all clear […]
BENDIGO Animal Welfare & Community Services (BAWCS) – Year in Review In 2025, BAWCS continued to step in supporting animals and the people who care for them, often in crisis, often with nowhere else to turn. Community Pets Support Program BAWCS Community Pets Support Program remained the backbone of our frontline work. We supported: Not […]
As Christmas approaches, BAWCS reflects on how we have assisted those in need, from animals in pain, to families on the brink of losing the pets they love. Because of you, this year we were able to: Every case we assist represents a moment where things could have gone very differently. Christmas is often a […]
BAWCS recently made a submission into the Inquiry into Wildlife Roadstrike in Victoria highlighting our personal experience given our Shelter location. We also attended the Bendigo feedback session The final report into the Inquiry has been released.The report frames wildlife roadstrike not just as an animal welfare issue, but also a public safety issue: collisions […]
BAWCS welcomed a very underweight kitten into care after he was found alone, with no mother or siblings nearby. Although he appeared “lively,” he wasn’t interested in eating on his own and has needed syringe-feeding to ensure he gets the nutrients he desperately needs.His firm but black stools are also a concern. He’s now been […]
