More than 1100 dogs rescued thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council partnership with RSPCA

In the year since the Toowoomba Regional Council renewed a key partnership, it has helped rehome more than 1100 dogs.

The RSPCA has rescued more than 1100 dogs from council pounds in the year since it renewed its contract with the TRC.

More than 1100 dogs have been rescued and rehomed in the year since a key partnership between the Toowoomba Regional Council and the RSPCA was renewed.

RSPCA Queensland and the council extended their existing working relationship in late 2019, with the organisation’s new Toowoomba care centre at Wellcamp taking in pets from the council’s pound.

With the new facility now operational for just over a year, RSPCA Queensland spokesman Michael Beatty said 1134 animals had received a second chance since January 2020.

“This is a fantastic result for both the council and RSPCA Queensland — more importantly, it’s a huge win for the animals,” he said.

“Prior to this set up, space restrictions at the pound meant that some animals, which were not collected by their owners, had to be euthanised.

“The council was keen to rectify the situation and enlisted the help of the RSPCA.

“We all know how important pets can be, particularly in these stressful times.

“Pets can help children develop a sense of responsibility and of course they very much become part of the family.”

Environment and community portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said the increase in pets receiving another chance highlighted how effective the partnership has been.

“It’s fantastic so many pets have been given a second chance and also reinforces how important it is for dogs to be registered and for cats and dogs to be microchipped,” he said.

“If we find a pet that’s been microchipped it’s much easier for us to reunite these loved ones with their family.

“If the pet isn’t microchipped this task becomes much more complicated.”

For more information contact the council on 131 872.

Originally published as More than 1100 dogs rescued thanks to Toowoomba Regional Council partnership with RSPCA