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Arya – Adopted 2019

    When Alexa and her family read Arya’s profile, they liked the sound of it so much they volunteered to foster her temporarily while her regular foster carer was on holidays. And sure enough, they loved Arya so much, they couldn’t bear to let her go, and decided to adopt her after two weeks. Alexa says Arya is the sweetest and most affectionate little girl, who snuggles up to her human dad anytime he sits down. Everyone who comes around to the house is greeted with a meow and a leg rub, with demands for pats! Alexa says that Arya’s description was 100% accurate, which was one of the reasons why she loves CQPR, it makes finding the pet for you so much easier! Arya has settled in so well, Alexa says she can’t imagine life without her.

    Recycling for rescue!!!

      In November 2018, CQ Pet Rescue signed up for the Containers 4 Change recycling program.  And we haven’t looked back. Containers 4 Change offer 10C per can or bottle that is suitable to be recycled.  Organisations can register to have an ID number which allows members of the public to donate their recycling to them, and the organisation can collect recycling and bring in themselves for refunds. CQ Pet Rescue has a small team of people who have dedicated themselves to developing the CQ Pet Rescue Recycling program, and it has been a phenomenal success so far!  We would love to introduce you to the people who made this happen: Hayden Thomson – Hayden first heard about the Containers 4 Change program in mid-2018, and thought it would be a fantastic opportunity for CQPR to have an ongoing income stream.  Hayden helped CQPR put together a grant request to the Central Highlands Regional Council for funding to buy some bins and a trailer, and we haven’t looked back since! Selwyn Nutley – Selwyn is a passionate campaigner and fundraiser for CQPR, so we naturally asked him to join our new recycling team!  Selwyn is a fervent recycler, and every week he collects the bottle and cans from our recycling partners at the Maraboon Tavern, and from a number of local bins he has placed around town.  Selwyn loves being able to tell you the exact number of cans and bottle he collects each week for CQ Pet Rescue! Maraboon Tavern – When the Maraboon Tavern heard about CQ Pet Rescue’s Containers 4 Change Program, they were on board immediately.  With one of the most popular venues in Emerald, the Maraboon have a significant number of cans and bottles to be… Read More »Recycling for rescue!!!

      Fi – Adopted 2018 and Letty – Adopted 2019

        Tamsin is the proud human of Fi and Letty, both adopted from CQ Pet Rescue. Fi was adopted in 2018 by Tamsin, who had recently lost her dogs to old age, and knew she needed a furry friend in her life.  Tamsin thought Fi would be a perfect fit, and Fi took to town life well, and then moved out to a farm.  Letty came into Tamsin’s and Fi’s family a year later, and Tamsin believes it was meant to be.  As soon as she saw Fi and Letty together, she know that they were a perfect match, and they became friends straight away. During the time Fi and Letty have been with Tamsin, Fi has been bitten twice by deadly brown snakes, and Letty once as well!  All resulting in vet treatment and recovery, and certainly a great deal of stress and worry, and now both can serve as poster fur children for the importance of vet insurance! Tamsin says that something she would say to anyone looking at adopting a rescue is to get a dog that is the right match for you and your lifestyle, be prepared to be patient, and to be willing to put the time into training them.  Accept if they have baggage, and help them move past it. “I love my girls and I want to thank CQPR for helping me get them.  It has been a journey and a half but I wouldn’t change it for the world”.

        Polly

        Polly – Adopted 2016

          As soon as Jess saw Polly the cattle cross mastiff puppy jumping around on the family trampoline with her son when the family came to meet her, she knew instantly that this puppy was going to be a part of their family forever. Polly came into care with CQ Pet Rescue at just six weeks of age, along with her mum and siblings. Jess was excited to adopt Polly, as they had wanted a dog for so long, but were never able to get one due to renting. Polly had proven to be the perfect addition to the family; she loves going on walks, licking people’s feet, chewing anything available, and going in the car for drives, but most of all just loves being with her people. Jess says that anyone looking at adopting a rescue dog should definitely do it! “We don’t choose us pets, they choose us. Polly chose us (and anyone else who gives her attention!).” And even now, four years later, Polly still loves a good bounce on the trampoline!