By Natalee Kerr
With temperatures as low as 2C in recent weeks, Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is urging the community to help animals in need.
“The cold winter wind and rain is not such a nice time for our animals,” GAWS fundraising manger Cara Kirwin explained.
Winter is an increasingly tough time for the not-for-profit organisation with limited resources stretched even further.
“Our shelter receives no government funding. We rely on the community’s generosity to help fund daily care so we can continue to provide everything our animals require,” Cara said.
“Our doors are always open for animals in need, and our community is integral to the work we do.”
Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for the shelter, making donations more important than ever, she said.
“During the cold winter months, we expect to receive over one thousand animals,” she said.
GAWS provides each animal with daily essentials such as warmth, food, water, medical care and companionship during their time at the shelter.
Since launching last month, the shelter’s winter appeal has raised more than $13,500, almost $6000 shy from their $20,000 target by the end of July.
“Donating to our winter appeal will allow us to continue to provide animals with care and refuge from the cold winter days and nights ahead,” Cara said.
To donate visit www.gaws.org.au/donate-now or drop into the shelter at 325 Portarlington Rd, Moolap.
