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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!

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        Are you a backyard breeder?

          I had a conversation today that has enlightened me. I couldn’t understand why so many people insist on having litters of puppies, and think that it’s completely acceptable. It makes me angry, and frustrated, and sad. But I have now realised that people may not understand what exactly a backyard breeder is. A backyard breeder is essentially anyone who is deliberately breeding animals and is not a registered breeder. A registered breeder is usually someone passionate about a particular breed, and knows everything about them, their care, their standards for show, and networks with others interested in the breed. Obviously there are exceptions, but so far every registered breeder I’ve met is utterly fanatical about ensuring the health and welfare of their animals, and ensure puppies go to the best homes. A backyard breeder is someone who does not have their dogs checked or tested before breeding them; it is worth noting there are some backyard breeders out there who think that because their dog is a purebred, and have papers, that they aren’t backyard breeders. Irresponsible breeding is the same regardless of whether it is with purebred or mixed breed dogs. Others think they aren’t backyard breeders because they’re not doing it for money; they just want little Sparky to have a couple of litters, because puppies are soooo cute. Other reasons I’ve heard include that they wanted the kids to have some great memories, and they will totally find great homes for them. Or that the parents are great hunters, or so attractive, and their excellent heredity will get them good homes. I would like to be able to say they are fooling only themselves. But unfortunately I think they’re fooling some of us as well. I believe… Read More »Are you a backyard breeder?

          Why do I need to pay an adoption fee?

            CQ Pet Rescue charge an adoption fee for our animals, which is $365 for dogs and $165 for cats.  Sometimes people find it hard to understand why there is an adoption fee; the most common arguments being ‘it’s just an animal from the pound’, ‘it’s not like it’s a purebred’, or ‘isn’t the most important thing that I’m giving an animal a home?’. There are some very good reasons why CQPR have an adoption fee, and it is actually very modest when you review the costs we incur to save each animal and get it ready to be rehomed. All CQPR pets are from the euthanasia lists at the pounds. Very very few have received any kind of vet work in their lives. These pets are fostered in homes in the communities, with families who have pets. When CQ Pet Rescue sign these animals out of the pound, CQPR take on the responsibility for their vet care and continued good health, to keep them safe and the animals and children in foster homes safe. CQ Pet Rescue therefore have them desexed, microchipped, start them on their vaccination program, have them tested for heart worm, and then vaccinated for it. We also give them regular flea and worming treatment. This is usually in the range of $600-$700 just to start for dogs (don’t forget, their adoption fee is $350) and $400-$500 for cats (adoption fee $150). Obviously the longer they are in care, they receive continuous flea and worming, more money, and if they fall ill or are injured, then we pay for that too, more money. Abused, starved? Special food required. More money. Litter of pups come in with a mum that can’t feed them milk? Formula. More money. The… Read More »Why do I need to pay an adoption fee?