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Dog Tales - BUDDY

This year, we are sharing the real stories of dogs who have come into the care of GAWS to show how your donations to our Winter Appeal support our cause. 

"Hi, I'm Buddy. 

I am a six year old Labrador with a positive attitude to life. But to be honest, life was pretty bleak there for a while.

I came to GAWS in April as a severely underweight stray and my eyes had not been working properly for quite a while.

The lovely people at GAWS have been giving me some good quality (and yummy!) food to help me gain weight and feel healthy again, I feel so much better already. They put me on the scales every week, and the people are so happy with the kilos I’ve gained - they give me huge pats and tell me I’m the best boy.

The GAWS vets have done everything to make sure I am fit, healthy and comfortable as they prepare me to go to my forever home. I have had worming, flea treatments and vaccinations. I also had a procedure so I will never be a doggy dad. 

They’ve treated me with lots of prescribed medication to help my eyes too. They even took me for a drive to an eye specialist to investigate my eye condition. Unfortunately the specialist said I am not a suitable candidate for corrective surgery, apparently my condition has deteriorated too much. But that’s ok, I seize every day with tail wags and have a great outlook on life. As long as I get love and care, I’ll thrive.

I get walked every day too, I just love getting out of my pen for a big play in the yard.

I am so so thankful to have found GAWS, as I am not sure where life would have taken me. I get a second chance at a happy life because of them. Hopefully I will graduate to a caring, loving forever home soon.”

*Buddy is available for adoption – click here to view dogs available for adoption.

Stay tuned for more GAWS Dog Tales.



Can you help?

Buddy’s medical and care expenses has so far cost GAWS more than $4400.

Can you help dogs like Buddy get their second chance at a happy, healthy life?

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

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This is just one story of 560 animals currently in our care

We have so many animals, so many untold stories, but all deserve a happily ever after. Support our Winter Appeal so these animals get their second chance of a healthy, happy future.

GAWS currently has more than 560 animals in care with an average cost of $55 per day per animal – we need $30,000 a day to care for these animals.

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15 June 2023
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