Training (002)

Try training before surrender

BAWCS Shelter was recently contacted by a dog owner who wanted to surrender. When we discussed what her dogs issues were, BAWCS offered training support via our Community Pets Support Program with Sahil from Elite Canines Training as an alternative. A young (and large) dog that under the right management could stay in his home […]

Veterinary care support

BAWCS Community Pets Support Program offers veterinary care support for disadvantaged pet owners in our community. A recent referral to a vet ended up with an unwell cat being euthanased due to renal failure. The vet advised that if the cat had presented 2-3 days earlier it most likely would have been saved. Please don’t […]

Christmas Appeal

IT’s that time of the year when we launch our annual Christmas Appeal! Donations of $2 and over are Tax Deductible. Click here for donation options. Please use reference XMAS APPEAL. BAWCS Shelter and Sanctuary celebrated our 19 year anniversary in September this year. As many supporters know, we were the first ‘no kill’ Shelter […]

Supporting pets in need

DID you know… BAWCS offers support for disadvantaged pet owners in our community. BAWCS Community Pets Support Program is designed to benefit and support the welfare of companion animals within Victoria, belonging to disadvantaged pet owners. The Program’s aim is to address a gap in service provision for disadvantaged pet owners in our community. Service […]

Mid year fundraiser

IT’s that time of the year when the same two questions are asked. Where did the first half of the year go? OMG my tax return will be due in soon. Did you know… BAWCS is registered with the ACNC and donations of $2 and over are tax deductible? That we are currently ENTIRELY volunteer […]

Support needed during COVID-19 crisis

Thank you to those who have been concerned about BAWCS Shelter and Sanctuary during the COVID-19 crisis. Like many others, it has severely impacted our ability to generate critical income which is needed to keep our facility running. In particular, our boarding kennel and cattery bookings have been cancelled for the usually busy Easter period. […]