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Geelong Animal Welfare Society The GAWS page aims to promote our shelter pets & services.
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Animal Shelter (Source ID: BR102648, DAB-45, CoGG) and Community Vet Clinic

The Geelong Animal Welfare Society page aims to keep you informed of our current programs, highlight animals looking for their forever home and share with our community the vital work that we do. This page will focus on these aspects and our wish is for it to remain a positive page that people can visit and 'enjoy' reading about what we are up to.

We’re calling on animal lovers who don’t have any other pets at home to become foster carers for animals who need a litt...
22/10/2026

We’re calling on animal lovers who don’t have any other pets at home to become foster carers for animals who need a little extra care.

Our dedicated foster care team provides training, ongoing support, veterinary care, food, bedding and equipment – you simply provide a safe, loving home.

If your home is pet-free and you’d love to make a difference, fostering could be the perfect fit.

Learn more: gaws.org.au/foster

🐾Adopt Mosey 🐾Meet Mosey, a 12kg pocket rocket with a big personality! 💛This fun-loving Staffy is looking for a calm, co...
20/10/2026

🐾Adopt Mosey 🐾

Meet Mosey, a 12kg pocket rocket with a big personality! 💛

This fun-loving Staffy is looking for a calm, consistent home with plenty of exercise, training and company. He’d suit adults or a home with older kids, no cats or pocket pets, and potentially a calm, well-trained doggy friend.

Got room in your life for a pint-sized bundle of fun? Mosey could be your boy! 🐶

🔗 Follow the link in our bio to view adoptions.

Animal ID: 64372
BR102648 DAB-45, COGG

📢 It’s here! Purchase your 2027 GAWS Calendar today! 📅Bring home a year filled with heartwarming stories and adorable fa...
20/10/2026

📢 It’s here! Purchase your 2027 GAWS Calendar today! 📅

Bring home a year filled with heartwarming stories and adorable faces with the 2027 GAWS Calendar – available now!

Featuring 13 paw-some photos of our beloved adopted animals, each month celebrates the joy of rescue and the beauty of finding forever homes.

Every calendar purchased directly supports our ongoing rescue efforts, helping more animals get a second chance at life.

Don’t miss out – grab your copy today and be part of every rescue story to come! 🐾🐱🐶

https://www.gaws.org.au/shop/graduates-calendar-2027

A further 35 of our animals found their forever homes in the past week.Featuring:Fantine - 127 days in care Presley - 52...
19/10/2026

A further 35 of our animals found their forever homes in the past week.

Featuring:
Fantine - 127 days in care
Presley - 52 days in care.

Adoptions between 12.10.26 - 18.10.26

24 Cats:
Elm, Maani, Fantine,, Hulk, Penny, Kieran, Trick, Bambi, Caesar, Miss Bear, Sasha, Cookie, Bonnie, Hotdog, Cheeseburger, Mj, Dexter, Amber, Bobo, Lightning Bolt, Gp, Tacker, Bette Davis and Marco.

6 Dogs:
Rufus, Presley, Pretzel, Bagel, June Bug Spencer.

3 Kittens:
Bridget, Blythe, Bellamy.

2 Puppies:
Pita and Panini.

A further 23 animals found their forever homes in the past week.Featuring:Washington - 184 days in care Paddy - 225 days...
13/10/2026

A further 23 animals found their forever homes in the past week.

Featuring:
Washington - 184 days in care
Paddy - 225 days in care.

14 Cats:
Fiona, Queenie, Apex, Paddle Pop, Clove, Spooky, Washington, Alphonse, Fennel, Cardamom, Logan Choc Chip, Ginger and Tofu.

7 Dogs:

Morpheus, Goldie, Ajay, Goofy, Darlene, Barney and Paddy.

2 Kittens:
Boots and Calla.

🐴 🎨 FORGET PICASSO – THERE’S A NEW ARTIST IN TOWN, AND SHE’S GOT FOUR HOOVES!Meet Penny the Pony and her one-of-a-kind m...
08/10/2026

🐴 🎨 FORGET PICASSO – THERE’S A NEW ARTIST IN TOWN, AND SHE’S GOT FOUR HOOVES!

Meet Penny the Pony and her one-of-a-kind masterpiece! 🤎
Our local equine favourite has created a one-time-only piece of artwork especially for GAWS, and you could take it home!
Talk about a work of art, Penny has really nailed her brushwork! 🐴 🤭
Penny’s masterpiece will be up for grabs in our Silent Auction at our GAWS 70th Anniversary Celebration on 17 October.

🌟 Want to take Penny’s masterpiece home? You’ll need to be there to bid!
🎟️Tickets are in their final stretch, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate 70 decades of GAWS, enjoy a fantastic night with our community, and bid on some incredible Silent Auction items, including Penny’s exclusive artwork.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 The Captain’s Room, GMHBA Stadium
🕡 6.30pm - 10.30pm
🎟️ $180 per person

Reserve your tickets: gaws.org.au/gaws-70th-celebration
Don’t miss out – secure your tickets now!

A further 22 animals found their forever homes in the past week.Adoptions between 28.09.26 - 04.10.26.18 Cats:Kat Mcnama...
05/10/2026

A further 22 animals found their forever homes in the past week.

Adoptions between 28.09.26 - 04.10.26.

18 Cats:
Kat Mcnamara, Daphne, Dandelion, Fern, Caddy, Oscar, Dennis, Chad, Pebbles, Cloud, Bolt, Madeline, Sake, Twinky, Molly, Fry, Holly and Jovi.

4 Dogs:
Desley, Orio, Sparky and Jasper.

There’s just ONE WEEK LEFT to book your tickets to our special GAWS 70th Anniversary Celebration Event!Get ready for an ...
02/10/2026

There’s just ONE WEEK LEFT to book your tickets to our special GAWS 70th Anniversary Celebration Event!

Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating 70 years, with great company, delicious food, plenty of fun and some amazing auction and raffle prizes up for grabs.

Here’s a little sneak peek at some of the items you could take home on the night…

🛁 About Time Bathing Experience
✈️ Helloworld Travel Voucher
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Flight
🏉 Geelong Cats Signed Football
⚡ Upstate Membership Package
🐾 Hills Nutrition Pet Food Hamper

From incredible experiences, goodies and some packs for your pets – there’s plenty to get excited about, and this is just a taste of what’s in store.

A huge THANK YOU to all of the wonderful businesses, supporters and individuals who have generously donated auction and raffle items. Your generosity will help make our 70th anniversary celebration extra special and, most importantly, supports the ongoing work of GAWS.

Don’t miss out – book your tickets before they close on 9 October.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 The Captain’s Room, GMHBA Stadium
🕡 6.30pm–10.30pm
🎟️ $180 per person

Reserve your tickets: gaws.org.au/gaws-70th-celebration

A big thank you to our October calendar sponsor, APCO Service Stations!This month features Tilly, our stunning Australia...
01/10/2026

A big thank you to our October calendar sponsor, APCO Service Stations!

This month features Tilly, our stunning Australian Cattle Dog GAWS Graduate.

Fill up at APCO service stations. Locally owned and operated for over 55 years. Enjoy great people, great food and coffee with fuel at the right price.

🐶🐱 Purchase your 2026 GAWS Graduate Calendar today! www.gaws.org.au/shop/calendar-2026

All proceeds directly support our vital work. With your support, we can give every animal a second chance at finding a loving forever home.

A further 23 of our animals found their forever homes in the past week.Adoptions between 21.09.26 - 27.09.26.14 Cats:Pon...
29/09/2026

A further 23 of our animals found their forever homes in the past week.

Adoptions between 21.09.26 - 27.09.26.

14 Cats:
Pongo, Turmeric, Iona, Timmy, Twitch, Greg Jr, Jaguar, Rome, Willow, Misty, Johnny, Dahlia, Rex and Autumn.

6 Dogs:
Drake, Piper, Chunk, Otis, Theo and Mooch.

2 Kittens:
Bonnie & Stumpy.

1 Puppy:
Zadie.

Address

325 Portarlington Road
Geelong, VIC
3224

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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0352482091

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