About Us
About FOWAS
Friends of the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (FOWAS)
ABN 68 113 268 537 – CFN 18658
Mission Statement
“We work with Wingecarribee Animal shelter, community, business and Wingecarribee Shire Council (WSC) to enhance the welfare, enrichment and rehoming of displaced animals until their adoption”.
Our Aims
To benefit the welfare of animals prior to rehoming and to assist (WSC) in maintaining a minimal euthanasia policy. We achieve this by providing a safe and caring environment at the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter through the upgrading of facilities, provision of specialist veterinary care/specific dietary needs, dog training and enrichment activities.
To assist with strategies for rehoming
Advertising on relevant media platforms, promoting awareness of the shelter through public education and sponsorship programs leading to successful rehoming. FOWAS provides transport for animals requiring specialised referrals. All our activities are achieved through philanthropic avenues.
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Our Committee Members
Deborah Barnes President
Sue Fraser Treasurer
Lynette Desmond Assistant Treasurer
Our History
The Friends of the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (FOWAS) was started in 2006 in response to the need to advocate for abandoned and surrendered dogs and cats in the local Wingecarribee Shire area.
FOWAS raises funds in a variety of ways to assist Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (WAS) in strategies for the successful rehoming of animals at the Shelter with an average of 400 animals finding their new homes each year.
We have a large registered base of members. Our members and volunteers assist with fundraising events including FOWAS stall at local monthly markets, monthly delivery and collection of the FOWAS coin donation tins and adoption posters.
FOWAS currently has 150 coin donation tins with local retailers across the Shire. The donation tins provide an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to support the Shelter through coin/card donations at retail stores in the Southern Highlands and also see the latest news from the Animal Shelter with a monthly poster.
All monies raised through fundraising events and the monthly collection of coin donation tins is used in the ongoing support of animals at the Shelter.
Through fundraising, FOWAS are able to direct funds for specific needs that may arise for animals at the Shelter including the purchase of speciality food and elective surgery that may be required to improve the quality of life for the animals whilst in care and better their chances of rehoming.
FOWAS thanks and acknowledges the continuous support from our local community, retailers and sponsors.