Geelong Animal Welfare Society

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.

🎉 Adoption Celebration – Look at All These Happy Tails! 🐾Between 26 Jan – 1 Feb 2026, these beautiful animals found thei...
03/02/2026

🎉 Adoption Celebration – Look at All These Happy Tails! 🐾
Between 26 Jan – 1 Feb 2026, these beautiful animals found their forever homes, and we couldn’t be happier!

✨ Special shout-outs:
🐱 Moo Moo – 170 days in care
🐶 Harvey – 122 days in care
Long stays, big hearts, and finally home.

🐱 Cats adopted (10):
Charlie Pepperoni, Titan, Benny, Rose, Mouse, Sarge, Lulu, Galaxy, Moo Moo & Zara

🐶 Dogs adopted (12):
King, Jett Ace, Onyx Hovell, Patches, Princess, Stella, Harvey, Orzo, Mike Ulf, Cannon, Wallace & Lucy

🐾 Kittens adopted (17):
Trent, Venus, Saturn, Nico, Gympsy Nali, Bambi, Mickey, Piccolo, Claire, Sophia, Jasmine, Chip, Pebble, Bumblebee, Larry & Liv

🐕 Puppies adopted (2):
Jim Pickles & Solar

That’s 41 lives changed thanks to our incredible adopters, staff, and supporters 💕

Thank you for choosing adoption and giving these animals the loving homes they deserve!
📸 If you’ve adopted recently, we’d LOVE to see photos in the comments!.

A big thank you to our February calendar sponsor, Rosewood Farm Boarding Cattery!This month features Ralph, our handsome...
31/01/2026

A big thank you to our February calendar sponsor, Rosewood Farm Boarding Cattery!

This month features Ralph, our handsome Groodle GAWS Graduate.

Visit Rosewood Farm Boarding Cattery, the trusted place to ensure your feline friend stays safe, happy, and healthy while you’re away. Peace of mind for you, comfort for them!

🐶🐱 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.

30/01/2026

What to expect at PAWS for GAWS 2026 🐶

This year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest yet.

With registration numbers climbing, PAWS for GAWS 2026 will see more walkers, more dogs, and a bigger community footprint than ever before.

All united by one goal: supporting animals who rely on our care.

Expect a lively atmosphere, familiar faces, and a morning designed to bring people together around our furry friends.

Some of us walk with dogs. All of us walk for them.

👉 Register now: pawsforgaws.org.au

A further 38 of our animals found their forever homes this past week.Adoptions between 19.01.26 – 25.01.26Featuring:• Zo...
28/01/2026

A further 38 of our animals found their forever homes this past week.

Adoptions between 19.01.26 – 25.01.26

Featuring:
• Zora – 518 days in care
• Amos – 61 days in care

13 Cats:
Pickle, Frankie, Shimmer, Pumpkin, Izzy, Zora, Bertie, Gussy, Willow, FC, Sunshine, Creampuff and Winston.

5 Dogs:
Hugo, Dottie, Lara, Otis and Amos.

20 Kittens:
Quest, Ozzy, Con, Sandy, Davie, Sammy, Cassie, Fudge, Shona, Gemma, Amir, Ava, Austin, Princess, Jupiter, Mercury, Minnie, Charles, Gaia and Christie.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these adoptions possible.

Today is Change a Pet’s Life Day 🐾💛Sometimes, changing a life doesn’t start with a big moment. It starts with showing up...
23/01/2026

Today is Change a Pet’s Life Day 🐾💛

Sometimes, changing a life doesn’t start with a big moment. It starts with showing up. With a walk. With care, time and community.

Every step taken at PAWS for GAWS helps provide safety, comfort, and second chances for animals who need it most – from the moment they arrive, right through to their next chapter.

Some of us walk with dogs.🧡 All of us walk for them.

Join us on 1 March and be part of changing a life
👉 pawsforgaws.org.au

🎉 62 Forever Homes Found This Week! 🐾A huge congratulations to 62 of our animals who found their forever homes over the ...
19/01/2026

🎉 62 Forever Homes Found This Week! 🐾
A huge congratulations to 62 of our animals who found their forever homes over the past week .

Featured Adoptions
Flick – 133 days in care
Whiskey – 80 days in care

Adoptions finalised between 12.01.26 – 18.01.26
23 Cats
Sugar, Middy, Fluffy, Pickles, Loki, Peanut, TC, Wilbur, Al Purrchino, Misty, Bug, Nova, Mumma Cat, Jet, Solar, Perry, Luka, Noctis, Tiddy, Flick, Toast, Sparky & Storm

7 Dogs
Jack, Lexi, Nancy, Whiskey, Ruby, Axel & Shadow

30 Kittens
Luna, Monica, Chloe, Cora, Jelly, Emelia, Emmerson, Rian, Rox, Quinn, Reggie, Sarah, Sadie, Quill, Fondue, Sol, Quenton, Hopper, Cyrus, Cloe, Rach, Cassie, Isabella, Mars, Roger, Quincey, Suzie, Yasmin, Stefan & Cammie

2 Puppies
Jasper & Cha Cha

Thank you to our incredible adopters, foster carers, volunteers and supporters for making these happy endings possible.

Here’s to many more tails wagging and purrs at home!

💔 We’re at capacity. 💔Our shelter is full, and beautiful cats like Marshmallow and Casper are still waiting. Two beautif...
14/01/2026

💔 We’re at capacity. 💔

Our shelter is full, and beautiful cats like Marshmallow and Casper are still waiting. Two beautiful souls who don’t know we’re “at capacity”, they just know they want a home.

When you adopt, you don’t just change one life - you help us make space to save another.

If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is the time.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign - this is it.

Adopt today. Help us make space. 🐾

Don’t miss out on your free GAWS drink bottle!�Register now to be part of one of Geelong’s most feel-good community even...
14/01/2026

Don’t miss out on your free GAWS drink bottle!�

Register now to be part of one of Geelong’s most feel-good community events.

A growing number of community members have already signed up to walk, celebrate, and support animals in need on Sunday 1 March. If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the perfect time to get involved!

Some of us walk with dogs. All of us walk for them.

✨ Live entertainment
🎙 K Rock broadcasting live on the day
🐶 The PAWS for GAWS Event Hub & market stalls
🎉 The return of the Pooch Parade
💛 Shelter dogs joining us on the day

Register for PAWS for GAWS before midnight tonight to receive your FREE GAWS drink bottle, plus your dog bandana and bumper sticker.

👉 Register now: pawsforgaws.org.au

🎉 Adoption Update | 05.01.26 – 11.01.26 🎉A further 41 of our animals found their forever homes in the past week, and we ...
12/01/2026

🎉 Adoption Update | 05.01.26 – 11.01.26 🎉

A further 41 of our animals found their forever homes in the past week, and we couldn’t be happier!

✨ Special mentions
Molly – after 428 days in care
Rosie – after 214 days in care
Their happy endings mean the world to us 💛

20 Cats
Theo, Panda, Molly, Ruby, Phoebe, Sophie, Misty, Juno, Felix, Miso, Domino, Rosie, DSH, Aimee, Rascal, Lumiere, Ariel, Papa, Griffin and Molly.

5 Dogs
Bear, Jojo, Ivy, Valko and Peppermint.

15 Kittens
Pumpkin, Nate, Nick, Rachel, Piglet, Thorn, W***y, Jade, Sasha, Toby, Charlotte, Carl, Tiga, Damien and Dusk.

1 Puppy
Bonnie.

Thank you to every adopter, foster carer, volunteer and supporter who made these happy endings possible. Here’s to many more lives changed 💙🐾

PAWS for GAWS is back for 2026 🐾Join us on Sunday 1 March for a relaxed 4 km walk, wagging tails and a morning full of c...
08/01/2026

PAWS for GAWS is back for 2026 🐾

Join us on Sunday 1 March for a relaxed 4 km walk, wagging tails and a morning full of community fun — all in support of animals in need.

🐶 The PAWS for GAWS Event Hub
🎙 K rock broadcasting live with music, games and giveaways
🎉 The Pooch Parade
💛 Shelter dogs joining us on the day
🥗 Community stalls, food, coffee & dog treats available

Register before 14 January to score a free PAWS for GAWS drink bottle.

Some of us walk with dogs. All of us walk for them.

👉 Register now: pawsforgaws.org.au

05/01/2026

🐾 PAWS for GAWS is back on Sunday 1 March 2026 — and it wouldn’t be the same without YOU!

Join us for a tail-wagging 4km walk along the Geelong Waterfront, starting at 10am.

Register before 14 January and you’ll receive a FREE PAWS for GAWS drink bottle, plus all the event-day goodies that come with your ticket, including dog bandana and sticker!

Add your PAWS for GAWS merch at checkout and become part of the pack – a paws-itively awesome way to show your support!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐶

Register now: https://www.pawsforgaws.org.au/events/tickets/6/paws-for-gaws-2026

52 more happy endings this week! 🐶🐱A further 52 of our animals found their forever homes between 29.12.25 – 04.01.26.Fea...
05/01/2026

52 more happy endings this week! 🐶🐱
A further 52 of our animals found their forever homes between 29.12.25 – 04.01.26.

Featuring:
Tiggy - 123 days in care
Beans - 60 days in care

24 Cats:
Luna, Tilly, Tiger, Clary, Buddy, Lucy, Beans, Nathan, Tiggy, Poppy, Cristiano, Cooper, Miley, Beans, Ingrid, Koda, DSH, Sarabi, Ash , DSH, Crumpet, DSH, Bugs and DMH.

6 Dogs:
Lucy, Jericho, Jerry Springer, Princess, Gideon and Darcy.

19 Kittens:
Diva, Frosty, Ross, Jack, Grace, James, Snowball, Dodo, Joey, Jessie, Ben,Chook, Monica, Sahara, Walker, Phoebe, Cookie, Brownie and Cocoa.

3 Puppies:
Rufus, Mia and Cuan.

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

Telephone

0352482091

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