6 PET OF THE WEEK FOR MORE VISIT AWLQLD.COM.AU OR CALL 5509 9000 Creating a brighter future Animal Welfare League Qld Est. 1959 PETS OF THE MONTH Chimney Animal ID:151551 | Domestic Short Hair | Female 6Yrs 2M | Medium | Blue Cream Tortoiseshell Hi, I’m Chimney! I’m a gentle, soft-natured girl who can be a little shy at first and need some time to settle into a new home. Once I feel safe and comfortable, I’m very affectionate and love pats, cuddles, and spending time with my people. I’d be happiest in a calm, quiet adult-only home where I can adjust at my own pace. If you’re patient with me, I’ll reward you with lots of love and companionship. Rusty Animal ID:152749 | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | 5Yrs 7Mth | Large | Brindle Rusty is a sweet but shy Staffy mix who is looking for a calm, understanding home where he can feel safe and reassured. He would be best suited to a family who are home more often than not, and people with patience, routine, and plenty of support as he settles in to life outside of the shelter. Rusty would love to have indoor access so he can feel comfortable and included with his family. He’s mostly interested in his people over other dogs, so it would be best for him to go to a home where he’s your one-and-only. If you have any kids at home, please bring them in to meet Rusty. If you think you have a place in your heart for this sweet boy, please come in and meet him today! Chimney, Rusty and more wonderful pets are waiting to meet you at AWL Coombabah on Shelter Road, Coombabah. Police step up to the challenge by taking part in the Emergency Services Lifeblood Drive Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers across the state are rolling up their sleeves to donate blood and plasma as part of the annual Emergency Services Lifeblood Drive (1 May to 31 July). QPS officers made an incredible 658 donations during last year’s Lifeblood Drive, earning the title of Queensland’s leading emergency service for blood donations, helping to save countless lives in the process. This year QPS officers are determined to continue the friendly rivalry with other emergency services and together, contribute to the good cause. Senior Constable Darin Carruthers has been in the QPS for 36 years and having attended many frontline emergencies, knows just how critical blood can be to save lives. He has the rare blood type of AB negative, which he shares with about one percent of Queensland’s population. “Every blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives so by participating in the drive I’m helping to keep other Queenslanders safe,’’ Senior Constable Carruthers said. First-year constable Amber Johnson, 22, was nervous about being a first-time donor but was pleased she could contribute and wants to encourage community members to give blood as a simple, but powerful way to help others. “As a QPS officer, helping people is at the core of what I do every day, so taking part in the Emergency Services Drive is another way I can help outside of my frontline duties,’’ Constable Johnson said. “Being a first-time donor has been a positive experience, and it feels rewarding knowing that such a small act can make a real difference to someone’s life, and I hope to continue to donate regularly.’’ To find out more about giving blood, visit the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood website at www.lifeblood.com.au to find your nearest donation centre.
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