These costs cover medications, vaccinations, desexing, deworming, mites and other bacterial infections and general health care. From in-take to adoption, it costs us approximately $500 per animal. “Since the opening of the new shelter in August 2022, we have rehomed 33 animals. It's great to see so many animal lovers coming together. “The Pooch Party is a fun way to give back to our community.

“Without events such as the Pooch Party and the generous support of our local businesses and residents, the shelter would not exist,” she explained. Michelle Blackman, Kennel Assistant at Paws and Claws and Fundraising Volunteer, added to this that fundraising is the heart and soul of Paws and Claws. “The entire Ray White Port Douglas family boosts support for the event by hosting the dog show and engaging new membership signups, selling tickets for the Mega Raffle, and cooking the monster sausage sizzle with all the produce and prizes generously donated by so many amazing local businesses.” “The small volunteer base can only do so much, people power and fundraising are key for the doors of Paws and Claws to open. “Doggy day care, boarding and adoption are the cornerstones of Paws and Claws services, Ashlee Robinson our Administration and Sales Support superstar went through the adoption process for beautiful Boots and then fell in love a second time, adopting puppy Remi, which makes it all the more special to continue to foster these heartfelt connections with this non for profit organisation.”

“The volunteers and committee members never gave up on a 16 year journey to build the shelter and now it’s our turn to ensure it remains open for all the years to come. We can see first hand the increase in positive outcomes for vulnerable pets in our community from the Pooch Party. “Knowing that every dollar raised at this family friendly event is donated directly to the newly opened, purpose-built, animal refuge and boarding facility lifts our spirits. Supporting vulnerable pets in the community

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