SHELTERS
AWL operates two animal shelters in the Sydney region, as well as our Head Office.
WEST HOXTON SHELTER
West Hoxton Shelter has been operating over 21 years and is our largest animal shelter, located in southwest Sydney. West Hoxton provides care for animals in need and awaiting adoption as well as accommodation for animals seized by our Inspectors.
West Hoxton has a large Legacy House, for animals left to AWL when their owner has passed away and the shelter is the home of The Orange Grove, the final resting place for animals.
Services provided include:
- Acceptance of surrendered animals and those needing to find a new family
- Emergency assistance for injured or abandoned animals
- Veterinary assistance for animals in need and welfare desexing of animals for financially disadvantaged owners
- Canine counselling for behavioural problems and training
- Microchip implanting for cats and dogs
- Agent for Council Lifetime Registrations
- Pet products and merchandise available for sale
West Hoxton Shelter is open 10.00am to 3.30pm every day
INGLESIDE SHELTER
Ingleside Shelter is located in Sydney's northern beaches and cares for surrendered animals as well as offering Sydney's premier boarding facilities for cats and dogs.
Ingleside houses a number of Legacy animals and provides welfare care for animals in emergency situations.
Services provided include:
- Acceptance of surrendered animals and those needing to find a new family
- Emergency assistance for injured or abandoned animals
- Veterinary assistance with welfare desexing of animals for financially disadvantaged owners
- Canine counselling for behavioural problems and training
- Boarding for cats and dogs for short or long term periods
- Microchip implanting for cats and dogs
- Agent for Council Lifetime Registrations
- Pet products and merchandise available for sale
Ingleside Shelter is open 10.00am to 3.30pm every day
KEMPS CREEK SHELTER
Work has proceeded on the shelter at a great rate. We can now see the finished outline of the two kennel rows. The Surrender Facility has been painted and the vinyl flooring laid. All built in cupboards and shelves have been completed and the facility is ready to put the holding pens for dogs and cats into place. Landscaping is in progress in the Surrender Facility area.
The internal roads have been laid out, kerbed and the roadbase has been put into place. The road sealing will be completed as one of the last works by the builders. The gateway brickwork has been completed and will present an imposing entry to the shelter.
The perimeter fence has been finished to the 'rural style' as demanded by the DA consent.
Kennel Row 2 has had the walls raised and the roofing is currently being finished. Work on the air intake ducting and the heated in floor heating is finalized.
Electrical and plumbing services are being put into place in both kennel rows and the walls for the utility areas in both kennel rows is well underway.
The materials for the kennels has started to arrive from USA and the balance is expected within the next few days. The installers have been able to commence preparing the kennel rows for the installation of the kennels and the top quality of the kennels can be seen as the first container was unloaded.
The work on the exercise yards has commenced with the excavation of the areas in readiness for the drainage lines and the new soil.
Work on the riparian zone has been delayed until next Autumn as the current dry period and the upcoming summer would place the planting under stress. It was determined in view of this that we will wait until cooler weather to give the plants a better chance of survival.
State 1 of the shelter will be finalized during December allowing full training of the staff to take place prior to commencing operation of the new shelter.
We would dearly move to development of Stage 2, but will need your financial support to improve the housing for ALL our animals. Should you be able to assist, please contact Head Office on 1800 880 190.
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