Help Out Flood Victims by looking after a Pet (or two)

January 11th, 2011



With the impact on the QLD Floods spreading rapidly to Brisbane, Ipswich and other areas of South East Queensland – and with no end in sight, more and more Queenslanders are finding themselves directly affected by the floods.

But it’s not only the people who are suffering, many cats, dogs and other pets are also being caught up in the disaster.  Unfortunately, during evacuation, it is not always possible for people to take their pets with them, and even if they can, looking after a pet away from home under trying circumstances is very difficult.

Even once people can return to their homes, there is often lots of cleaning and mopping up to do – not a great environment to have a scared pet underfoot.

People affected by the floods already have more than enough on their minds, and worrying about their pets is simply adding to the stress.  The QLD RSPCA is doing a wonderful job trying to help wherever they can, but with so many people and pets affected by floods, there is only so much they can do.

If you are a pet lover, living in or near a flood affected community, and have a bit of extra capacity to help out by looking after someone else’s pet, you might like to consider creating a listing on HelpOut – specifying where you live and what type of pet/s you are able to look after.  It does not have to be for long – maybe just a few days or weeks, but in this simple way you could make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of both the pet and the owner.

See : http://helpout.spaceout.com.au for more information about how you can volunteer to look after a flood victims pet.

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  1. Anna Goddess
    January 11th, 2011 at 22:56 | #1

    I can transport cats, dogs (including large ones) and other companion pets. Sadly I cannot foster them.

  2. Samantha Raaen
    January 12th, 2011 at 01:21 | #2

    I have space at my home in Toowoomba for any dogs or cats that need a home for a while; email me if I can help at all.

  3. Cherie
    January 12th, 2011 at 06:39 | #3

    I can foster outdoor dogs. I have a moderate sized fenced yard. Unfortunately I cant foster cats as I have a cat with a medical condition that stresses about other cats being in the house.

  4. Brigid Beirne
    January 12th, 2011 at 06:56 | #4

    Hi Guys!

    I can take big dogs, little dogs, cats, budgies, and small animals like rabbits, fully fenced yard and hav had animals my whole life – Upper Mount Gravatt (near logan), email me at work on brigid.beirne@racqi.com.au

  5. liesl
    January 12th, 2011 at 07:03 | #5

    Any caged animal welcome – I am at Tarragindi –

  6. January 12th, 2011 at 07:29 | #6

    Facebook profile – Janelle Amanda Penny (Clumzy Bang Bang)

    I have a large back yard and house, living in Arana Hills.
    My house is on a big hill and will not flood, I am available to collect animals now.
    Please call me, I have been trying to call the fairfield shelter but it wont work.
    0406 533 997 Janelle.

  7. Natalie
    January 12th, 2011 at 07:57 | #7

    Hi, I can foster pets. we have a massive area under the house that is battened in and can be locked. We are at no risk of flooding. We are high up in Camp Hill! PLEASE let me know.

  8. Shaye
    January 12th, 2011 at 08:12 | #8

    We can take cats and a dog (as long as it can get along with another large dog) will take very good care of your little loved ones. Coomera on the Gold Coast. Shaye – 0409 916 607.

  9. lesley wight
    January 12th, 2011 at 08:34 | #9

    I can also help foster and drive animals around.

  10. Jenny Parker
    January 12th, 2011 at 09:03 | #10

    Hi Anna, I am not sure where you are located or where you are willing to travel too but myself and a few others on the GC are willing to foster but do not want to travel to Brissy. If you can help out to get animals to us please call me on 0450 069 171.@Anna Goddess

  11. Lucy Schelberg
    January 12th, 2011 at 09:10 | #11

    I would be happy to look after a small dog or two as well as birds or fish….

  12. Davina Rennie
    January 12th, 2011 at 09:33 | #12

    Could take any small pets. At Samford and could pick up from anywhere. We have our own cat so we are an animal loving family who would be happy to help out in any way we could!0433252967

  13. Caroline dixon
    January 12th, 2011 at 09:52 | #13

    I am happy to fly from Adelaide to help in any way I can with animals affected by the floods.

  14. Natalie Ormiston
    January 12th, 2011 at 10:16 | #14

    I have 2 acres and can look after some pets.
    I live in Samford Valley in Queensland.

  15. CASSANDRA
    January 12th, 2011 at 10:21 | #15

    I can transfer animals, have large nissan patrol, can also foster any animals.
    0417 638 619

  16. AmandaLM
    January 12th, 2011 at 10:38 | #16

    I can take one small housetrained puppy. Can pick up from southside. 0423212710

  17. CHristine
    January 12th, 2011 at 11:10 | #17

    We can help out and look after cats and a possible dog or bird etc

  18. Alison
    January 12th, 2011 at 12:31 | #18

    I am able to look after animals at my house in Rochedale. I can come pick them up also. They will be very well looked after. My number is 0410193677.
    Alison

  19. Daniel
    January 12th, 2011 at 12:51 | #19

    we can look after a small to medium size cat or dog in red hill Brisbane for a few days to a week tops. We don’t have transport or food though and must be house trained because there’s no closed yard 0478065315

  20. Belinda Bean
    January 12th, 2011 at 13:04 | #20

    Hi,

    If you need someone to look after your much beloved pet – I can help,even if you have an inside pet or outside pet – they will be much loved and looked after. I am located in Forest Lake. I cannot however look after horses -0402 157 128

  21. Rebecca
    January 12th, 2011 at 13:06 | #21

    Hi we gladly put out an offer to foster your pet until it is safe for them to be home with you. See the ad we have placed with spaceout.com.au

  22. Natalie
    January 12th, 2011 at 13:57 | #22

    I live in Wynnum West and can house some animals. I have two small Yorkshire dogs, so dogs are preferable BUT I am not picky. I can foster your animal/s – happy to help. Please call me on 0420947894 to discuss 🙂

  23. Elizabeth Anderson
    January 12th, 2011 at 14:21 | #23

    We have a large fenced yard at our house in Windsor. We have a jack russell puppy who would love the company. We can take one or two smaller/medium dogs. We have a 3 year old child, so the dogs need to be kid friendly.

  24. Kathleen Goris
    January 12th, 2011 at 14:46 | #24

    We live in Moorooka and can foster your dogs (max. 2)for whatever period is needed. Give me a call if you need any help with your animals. 07 37004927 (Kathleen)

  25. Ash
    January 12th, 2011 at 14:52 | #25

    Hi we live in Byron Bay and happy to mind pets if you need help x
    eversoash@hotmail.com

  26. bronte
    January 12th, 2011 at 14:54 | #26

    i live on the gold coast. i would love to take care of two cats or two small or medium sized dogs and i would drive to a location that is reachable by car to pick them up. email me: bronte.behns@hotmail.com

  27. January 12th, 2011 at 15:00 | #27

    I live in Forest lake have fenced in yard. 4 x 4 and carrier. Can take in friendly dogs as I have two. Contact Christina on 0431318422.

  28. Sarah
    January 12th, 2011 at 15:12 | #28

    We live on sunshine coast and can foster livestock and dogs. Please email me if we can help crowhurst83@gmail.com

  29. Emily
    January 12th, 2011 at 15:15 | #29

    I know i am a bit far away here in the Adelaide Hills but am more than willing to help care for any live stock: horses cattle, sheep, dogs or cats etc. We are happy to foster, re-home, look after until owners are found or can go back home. We have 21 acre’s indoor stables, yards, paddocks etc. I just want to help where we can! Happy to travel over with the float if needed! Please do not hesitate to contact me emily@farhorizonslodge.com.au or 0422 918 002. If we can help arrange feed collections and drop offs happy to bring a float and ute full of hay and im sure i can get truckloads of feed if required. Please do not hesitate to conatct me 😀 Emily

  30. Auburn
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:08 | #30

    I can care for little dogs, and any other small animals, I live in Adelaide. My Facebook page is Auburn Tonkin… <3

  31. Suzanne Andrews
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:18 | #31

    Hello Jenny I can help with getting animals around. Can fit small to medium dog or cat in my car or with a bit of notice can move a larger dog or other caged animals on the back of a uht. Can keep a dog or cat for a few hours if need be (unfortunatly we have a dog who may not be too happy about other animals staying longer and just couldn’t trust her without me being around) my number is 0402413638 We’re at Albion.

    @Jenny Parker

  32. Linda
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:45 | #32

    we have a spare room to accomodate anyone who is needing to evacuate their house and also accept a housetrained dog also during this period. Am located in East Brisbane

  33. Linda
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:45 | #33

    mobile 0425831822

  34. Mardi
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:46 | #34

    I can take all small animals email me mardi_wallis@hotmail.com

  35. Adele Hosking
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:59 | #35

    I live in ormeau which is very unlikey to flood and would love to help horses, i live on 2 acres so there is plenty of room. Please email shannan.96@hotmail.com or call 0755491176 if i can help.

  36. Lisa Smith
    January 12th, 2011 at 16:59 | #36

    I have a big back yard and can take any dog, birds, fish,cats or any household pets that may need help, I’m willing to come to you. I’m located in kallangur and my property is out safe from floods. Please call if you need help 0430356035. Anytime.

  37. Beck Hedges
    January 12th, 2011 at 17:10 | #37

    Hi. On the gold coast but can help out if anyone needs it. We have 2 single beds and 1 queen if anyone needs a place to sleep. We have a little room for storage. Room for trailers, cars, boats etc We also have a fenced yard for animals. Dogs, birds, fish, also have a reptile licence. Could take indoor cats but I don’t think my dog will get along well with any that will need to roam outside. Throw me an email. jhsrebecca@hotmail.com if you need something stored or looked after just let me know. I’ll consider anything

  38. Sophie zoltkowski
    January 12th, 2011 at 17:47 | #38

    Hey i can take in animals. I’m in ferny grove were the floods haven’t hit on a hill, with 1 acre. I can foster guinea pigs, small creatures, small and medium dogs, cats and chickens. Please contact me . I love animals.

    Sophie 07 33516126

  39. Kerry
    January 12th, 2011 at 18:33 | #39

    We are located in Mitchelton and can take small dogs or cats, birds for any flood victims 0419931058 for a few days.

  40. Ann Dickinson
    January 12th, 2011 at 18:53 | #40

    I can take 1 or 2 small dogs (sorry allergic to cats) or any animals in cages

  41. Belinda Grisch
    January 12th, 2011 at 18:57 | #41

    We have a decent house and backyard, not affected in Albany Creek. There is enough room to foster 2 -3 dogs and a few cats if need be, I can come and collect. you can email me at gri_bel@hotmail.com

  42. Shannon Hearne
    January 12th, 2011 at 19:05 | #42

    We have some room under our house in a closed in area where we can foster either some dogs or caged animals. We have cats so can’t really afford to have cats here unless they are in cages. Email me at ice_shan@hotmail.com. We are at Durack & not in an affect area.

  43. kim chuter
    January 12th, 2011 at 19:22 | #43

    Can take some animals if needed. We have 1 acre at cedarvale and are high and dry. 07 55433823

  44. claire mckenzie
    January 12th, 2011 at 19:25 | #44

    I can house a couple of pets that have been affected by the floods. I am in Mt Gravatt,
    Thanks
    claire
    34114947
    0403251269

  45. Chris
    January 12th, 2011 at 19:50 | #45

    Hi everyone. I live in Enoggera with a large secure yard & will gladly assist anyone who animal (preferably dog) needs caring for over the next few days. Please call me on 0412415540 & we will be able to collect your dog wherever it is.
    Cheers Chris

  46. Cadeyn Crawford
    January 12th, 2011 at 20:23 | #46

    We can look after 1 or 2 pets we are in Carina Heights can pick them up and we are on safe ground

  47. Aleicia
    January 12th, 2011 at 20:30 | #47

    Hi

    I’m located in brighton and have a small moodle and would be happy to look after 1 or 2 small dogs or birds etc until it is safe for them to return, please feel free to contact me.

  48. Natalie
    January 12th, 2011 at 21:09 | #48

    Hi there We have a large fenced property at Wellington Point. Happy to take any animals in need of temporary accomodation.
    0458031102

  49. Julia
    January 12th, 2011 at 21:36 | #49

    Hi I can foster animals at my place during the floods. Preferably dogs/cats but give me a call and I will see what I can do. I live in Zillmere. 0402040311

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