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Annual Report2018 – 19

Report from the ChairVolunteers contributed nearly 40,000 hours of their time to AWL during the year.

I am very excited to announce that after six years of detailed planning, construction of the Animal Care Centre at Wing�eld commenced in November 2018. Our supporter funded purpose-built Animal Care Centre will provide the highest levels of care, education and human/animal interaction with companion animals. The Animal Care Centre is on schedule for completion mid-2020, and you will �nd in this Executive Report further information and photos of its progress and details of the centre’s purpose-built features and facilities. I congratulate the project team, staff and volunteers for their hard work, can-do attitude and dedication during this time of disruption.

It was another busy year at AWL and for the Board, with the attendance at 23 Board and Committee meetings plus involvement in the redevelopment Project Control Group. I am grateful for the support and valuable contribution of the Board and Board Sub Committee members to maintain oversight of the strategic priorities and compliance for the organisation. I would like to acknowledge and thank Luci Zwarycz for her signi�cant contribution to AWL over the past 19 years, including four years as Chair. My thanks also go to another long-standing board member and past Chair, Dr Phillip Reeve, who retired from the Board in September 2018.

Members of the Board bring a wealth of skills and experiences to AWL, and we were pleased to welcome Louise Miller Frost and Dr Jo Powell during the past year. Their background and experience in the not-for-pro�t, local and state government sectors, alongside their education and animal welfare knowledge are proving invaluable to AWL. We also remember Dr Julia Nicholls, a past AWL veterinarian, Board and Committee member, who sadly passed away in late 2018.

AWL’s good governance processes were highlighted in an independent evaluation and further enhanced with ongoing policy review, development of a governance charter, commencing AWL’s risk appetite, and changes

to the Constitution. The Board also oversaw the lease of new properties required for the administration and Thrift Shop operation during the development, new fundraising strategies, the senior management structure and re-valuation of the association’s assets.

It’s humbling to know that volunteers contributed nearly 40,000 hours of their time to AWL during the year. I would like to thank them and the whole workforce for their dedicated approach to enabling AWL to care for nearly 10,000 animals during the year. Thanks also to our loyal customers and supporters for accommodating the temporary closure of the Wing�eld site and minor disruption’s to AWL Pet Boarding. My special thanks go to AWL’s major partner, Purina, for supplying over $100,000 worth of food for the animals in our care.

I enthusiastically look forward to the years ahead, and the new chapter for AWL as we move into the new Animal Care Centre at Wing�eld. The animals in our care and dedicated team will soon reap the rewards that have been made possible through many years of planning and very generous donations from our supporters.

Steven Weinert, ChairmanBA (Acc.), M.Comm., FCPA, GAICD

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Message from the CEOI would like to thank the donors, sponsors, and supporters that make it possible to connect people, pets, and community.

The past year was one of transformation for our people, customers, partners and animals as we prepared for structural and organisational changes ahead of the AWL redevelopment. The start of 2019 saw the demolition of our facilities at Wing�eld, and commencement of construction of our new Animal Care Centre; a signi�cant milestone in AWL’s development as an authority in animal care and in our mission to connect people, pets and community.

Despite these changes, the team has successfully ensured a ‘business as usual’ approach in animal care and community support. During the year, we have continued to update our communication and education tools, a signi�cant component of which has been the development of material for councils on cat welfare and management.

Cat overpopulation and lack of local government services for cat management continue to place a heavy burden on AWL. In conjunction with the development of a collaborative plan, AWL is working toward a capacity to care model aligned to AWL policies and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Guidelines. This model will inform the development of the new Animal Care Centre and the allocation of resources to ensure even better outcomes for cats.

The ongoing managed intake on all animals, alongside improved education and community support, has resulted in 1,662 fewer dogs and cats requiring our help compared to last year. Despite this successful overall reduction in intake, AWL’s live release rate has continued to increase with over 5,400 animals having been rehomed or reunited by our team.

I’d particularly like to thank the team at PETstock for rehoming over 1,700 animals, including 73 rabbits and �ve rats, during the past year. Together, we’ve achieved excellent outcomes for animals in need.

AWL has assisted councils for many years with dog and cat management, and after more than three years of consultation, reclaim services will be ceasing at Wing�eld as part of the site masterplan. AWL’s council partners rejected the opportunity for a new community reclaim centre at

Wing�eld and instead agreed to relocate this service to AWL’s Edinburgh North facility. Looking ahead to mid-2020, AWL will provide the community with a dedicated dog reclaim facility in the rapidly expanding northern suburbs and services for cats at both facilities.

The AWL Pet Cremations team has continued to grow its customer base and increase revenue to secure this valuable income source for AWL. I am also pleased to announce that AWL Pet Cremations is the �rst South Australian organisation to be awarded accreditation by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories, a rigorous standard covering every step of the pet cremation process. Our other commercial services have had a challenging year of change; however, AWL Pet Boarding remains well supported. We have also added a new distribution centre for the Thrift Shops and reorganised our resources to ensure these areas thrive into the future.

It’s been another challenging year but was once again made easier by a resilient team, adaptable managers and our supportive board who never lose sight of our core purpose; to improve the health and welfare of animals.

In my �nal annual report as AWL’s CEO, I would like to thank the thousands of donors, sponsors, and supporters that make our work possible in successfully connecting people, pets, and community. My sincerest thanks also go to the compassionate, reliable and resilient AWL team who continue to achieve remarkable outcomes for animals in need. It has been my distinct pleasure to have been CEO for the past �ve years and I look forward to watching AWL’s bright future.

Richard Mussell, CEOMBA, BBus, GAICD

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Ms Louise Miller FrostB App Sc MA MPH

MBA FAICD

Mr Steven WeinertChair

BA (Acc) MCom FCPA GAICD

Ms Michelle WilliamsMBA

Ms Cate GastonBA GDipTour GDipMgt

FGLF17

Dr Rob RahaleyBVSc MVSc PhD DACVP

MANZCVS AICD

Ms Leah WrightLLB (Hons)

BCom

Ms Katherine BartoloDeputy Chair

AAPI CPV

Dr Jo PowellBSc DVM BEd (Adult Ed)

DipMgt CIVTAE

Our board

Rehoming and Rehabilitation program

Foster Care

Triffle’s tai lTriffl e came into AWL as a stray alongside her two siblings in April 2019. She and her siblings were terrifi ed and extremely timid on arrival. All three dogs were covered in fl eas and Triffl e had a severely injured leg.

Our team immediately sent Triffl e for x-rays and placed her and her siblings into a caring foster home. The results of her x-ray showed Triffl e had been in terrible pain for months due to a previous injury that had gone untreated.

Triffl e’s only hope was immediate surgery, but sadly the damage was too great and her leg needed to be removed. This poor pup also had acute dental issues and needed a secondary procedure to extract multiple teeth, as well as to remove grass seeds from both of her ears.

Luckily for Triffl e, she had a devoted foster home where she could recover from her surgery and previous life ordeals. Her compassionate foster home worked with her to build her confi dence and show her the love she so desperately needed.

Eventually, Triffl e was ready for adoption, which was done via a specialised application to ensure she would fi nd the perfect family who would continue to provide the TLC she needed. Triffl e was also made available for adoption from her foster home to ensure that she could continue to build her confi dence until the right home had been found for her.

We are proud to report that Triffl e is now loved and fl ourishing in a new home with a dedicated family.

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AWL’s rehoming and rehabilitation programs are paramount to ensuring that each treatable, healthy and rehomable animal that enters AWL is given their chance to � nd a loving home.

AWL’s Foster Care Program continued to provide safe temporary accommodation to thousands of animals who were not yet ready for adoption.

With higher incoming rates and longer length of stay, cats and kittens have historically had higher representation in the Foster Care Program. However, 2018/19 saw an increase in the number of dogs and puppies entering foster homes.

AWL’s behaviour team have delivered training plans to cats, kittens, puppies, dogs and rabbits in care at AWL. This helps to improve each animal’s welfare and enhances their suitability for adoption. In 2018/19 our team placed special focus on supporting owners to keep pets in their homes through training support. The team also ensured that AWL animals were adopted by suitable homes through implementing adoption applications for animals who would require specialised care or further behaviour support.

AWL’s veterinary team health check each and every animal that enters our care. Our team offer leading veterinary care to sick and injured animals at AWL and those in need of vaccinations, microchipping and desexing.

Behaviour team achievements

Vet team achievements

Kittens

Puppies

Dogs

Cats

Rabbits

Other

2014/15249

2015/16498

2016/171,100

2017/181,553

2018/191,575

Number of Animals1,311 Total

Foster placementsYearly comparison by animal type

Team members: 9

External veterinary clinics offering support: 12Animals offered veterinary care:

Animals desexed:

3,194

3,192

Dental surgeries: 400 (approx.)

Team members: 8

Animals made available for adoption by application: 38

Training sessions and private consults offered to owners: 79

Dogs in foster care

PuppiesDogs

49%21%

79 11641 50

2017/18 2018/19 % increase

The increase in dog and puppy placements in the Foster Care program is a result of efforts to improve the quality of care offered to animals at AWL, and also to improve positive outcomes for dogs who may be deemed un� t for rehoming in a shelter environment.

1,311 animals entered AWL’s Foster Care program in 2018/19

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Cats100

Puppies116

Dogs50

Kittens999

Rabbits37

Other9

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Community support8000

8000

201463%

201421%

201438%

201565%

201523%

201540%

201879%

201855%

201863%

201776%

201742%

201755%

201669%

201630%

201645%

Financial year and percentage outgoing to homes



7000

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6000

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Incoming & outgoing DOGS

Incoming & outgoing CATS

Incoming & outgoing ALL

2018 - 2019

Emergency Boarding AWL works within our community and alongside other charity organisations to provide emergency boarding to pets whose owners are temporarily unable to shelter them. Our team offer support to our community during desperate times, whether caused by a house � re, relationship breakdown, immediate unemployment or a range of other factors.

2019 79%

Incoming

Incoming

Incoming

Outgoing

Outgoing

Outgoing

201956%

2019 65%

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8,478

3,986 adoptions

6,635

1,662 less

1,327 more

incoming animals

incoming stray animals

*2018/19 compared with 2017/18

831 more1,764offsite adoptions

976 lessanimals euthanased

Connecting people, pets and community involves more than rehoming animals in need; this mission relies on AWL building a community that values the human-animal bond. Alongside our continued education efforts to promote responsible pet ownership, AWL also offers support to owners in our community who, for whatever reason, are unable to provide care for their pets or need assistance in doing so.

Thank you so much for letting me emergency board my two beautiful cats at your Edinburgh site. I’m so glad that they’re able to be safe and looked after while I’m in hospital. De� nitely going to recommend you guys to others if they need boarding. I miss my cats but I know I’ll see them soon. Anonymous

Total animal outcomes

Our people


Training

AWL is committed to our people and fostering a culture where our values are supported and lived. Training is a vital pillar to our culture and within the past year, our team have attended more training opportunities than ever before. The training provided has had a continued focus on personal development, wellbeing, animal care and customer service.

AWL’s team of reliable, compassionate and trustworthy individuals allows our organisation to enrich the lives of both people and pets. Through their adaptability and resilience, our team connect animals in need with loving homes and encourage a community that values the human-animal bond.

Quality framework

The STARservice Development Program (STARservice) is a joint initiative of the South Australian Of�ce for Recreation and Sport and the Department of Human Services and is all about continuous improvement.

This accreditation was awarded to AWL with special commendation on our documentation standard.

Launch of the AWL Scholarship Program The AWL continues to build on the professional development of staff and volunteers in 2018/19 with the launch of the AWL Scholarship Program. Multiple scholarships were awarded to assist our staff and volunteers achieve their learning and development goals.

2018 Volunteer of the Year

2018 National Jetspets Volunteer of the Year

Frances O’Connell is a leading example of the committed and generous volunteers AWL are fortunate to have as part of our team.

In 2018, Frances was �ttingly named the Volunteer of the Year in the national, Jetpets Animal Rescue Awards.

Well done Frances and thank you to the hundreds of AWL Volunteers who commit their time and passion to help the animals in care at AWL.

AWL has been awarded the STARservice Quality Accreditation from the Department of Human Services for being a community organisation where quality employees work alongside valued volunteers in a safe and welcoming environment.

2016

2017

2018

2019

Hours of training completed

7091633539

2061

418.5

152.5

161.5

Volunteering at AWL means I am doing something special and giving dogs a second chance they deserve. I get to help out in whatever way I can; like with events, working at the AWL, and doing donation days – especially the Christmas ones.

Frances O’Connell

Volunteer contribution

2016/17 Volunteer Value $1,180,648

$1,418,493

$1,639,327

2017/18 Volunteer Value

2018/19 Volunteer Value

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Training opportunities offered

Structural steel for the Animal Care Centre is constructed

AWL redevelopment milestones

Demolition of the Joy Richardson Centre and Vet Clinic commences

Demolition is completed and the siteis cleared

Concrete pouring commences for Animal Care Centre slab

Civil works commence in preparationof Animal Care Centre

Pre-cast panels for the Animal Care Centre’s lift shaft and central supplies unit are constructed

Slab for the fi rst fl oor of the Animal Care Centre is poured

Wall framing and cladding for the Animal Care Centre begins

Structural steel for the fi rst fl oor of the Animal Care Centre is erected. Roof to the southern end of the Animal Care Centre is installed

Roof installation is completed for the fi rst fl oor of the Animal Care Centre

AWL’s Redevelopment is announced

Joy Richardson Centre and Vet Clinic are offi cially closed

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Simba’s storySimba is an outgoing and sweet dog who came into care at AWL in April 2019. His lovable and goofy nature meant that he was immediately adored by anyone he met. However, despite his friendly demeanour with people, Simba was highly reactive with other dogs.

As time went on, Simba’s reactivity only increased. Committed to giving every healthy, treatable and rehomable animal the opportunity they deserve, AWL’s behaviour team devised an intensive behaviour modifi cation program for Simba.

After three weeks of this intensive training, Simba became available for adoption and was made ‘adopt by appointment’. A specialised adoption appointment allowed a member of our behaviour team to meet with potential adopters to ensure they could give Simba the home and support he needed.

After four months in care, Simba found a home and is now living happily with a committed family who loves him.

Total adoptionsIn 2018/19 our community adopted 3,986 animals from AWL. Thank you for giving these lost, abandoned and surrendered animals in need their new homes.

AWL’s rehoming and rehabilitation programs ensure that each healthy, treatable and rehomable animal is given their chance.

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Total animals adopted 2018/19

1Native Bird

2Cattle

2Goats 167

Puppies 1Fowl

107Rabbits

2Sheep 1,223

Cats

841Dogs

1,628 Kittens

3 Guinea Pigs

1Bird

8 Rats


710 animals microchipped in 2018/19 as part of AWL’s collaborative Connect and Protect events. This is more animals in a single year than ever before!


Desexing and microchippingSince 2013/14 AWL has seen a 11% increase in the number of microchipped lost, abandoned and stray animals coming into our care. This increase in microchipped animals has greatly assisted our ability to reunite animals with their owners. Within this same timeframe, the number of desexed animals incoming to AWL has also increased by 8%, showing a greater uptake of desexing within our community.

Improving education on responsible pet ownership and offering accessible services to members of the public has helped to increase awareness and uptake of the microchipping and desexing of pets. AWL’s Connect and Protect program provides low-cost microchipping to our community in conjunction with local councils. This program is fundamental in ensuring that more owners understand responsible pet ownership and are able to reconnect with their pet if it goes missing.


Light Regional Council

47 TOTALMICROCHIPPED

36 11 0

Oth

er

April ’17

City of Playford


129 91 3

Oth

er

May ’17

City of Port Adelaide En� eld


209 75 5

Oth

er

July ’17

City ofAdelaide


87 37 0

Oth

er

August ’17

City of Playford


149 54 0

Oth

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May ’18



242 121 0

Oth

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July ’18



305 42 0

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May ’19

Connect and protect

Community education

AWL’s Pet First Aid course continues to increase in popularity and throughout 2018/19 saw many teams from pet-centric organisations attend the course to up-skill their staff.

AWL’s community education programs run in many different forms. In 2018/19 our team continued AWL’s educational Tours and Workshops, Pet Reading Buddy program, Pet First Aid courses and attended many pop-up events in conjunction with local councils.

I feel more con� dent that I could cope in more situations. There was lots of relevant information in a comfortable environment.It was fun and entertaining too!AWL Pet First Aid Course attendee

AWL’s Pet Reading Buddy program made state-wide TV on two different programs in 2018/19. This unique initiative helps to educate the youngest in our community on responsible pet ownership, while improving their reading.

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Number of incoming desexed and microchipped animals prior to intake

2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

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2000

4000

6000

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25%

Incoming ALL

Microchipped

Desexed

Snake Safety Training provided by AWL for dogs and their owners.

500 hours of

30%

Throughout the year the AWL team attended numerous public events promoting responsible pet ownership, and to support our community. Events like the Royal Adelaide Show, Doggy Day on the Green, Doggy Day on the Beach, and A Pets Breakfast were fantastic opportunities for our team to connect with our community.

Community EventsAnimal care journey


AWL displays at the Royal Adelaide Show

Doggy Day on the Green stall

A visitor to the AWL’s Houndwave stall

Ruby and Stacey at a Pets Breakfast

AWL at theAdelaide Fringe

AWL offsite dog adoption day

Numerous new vet clinics now exclusively use the AWL Pet Cremation’s referral system.

Boarding Services MenuServiceSpa Extras

Nail ClippingHave your dog’s nails trimmed and buffed to paw-fection.Massage and Brushing SessionKeep your pet’s coat looking fabulous during their holiday with a massage and brushing session.

Enrichment ExtrasExtra Dog ExerciseAdd extra walks and outside exercise to your dog’s accommodation to keep them fit and happy.Extra Dog PlaytimeYour dog can enjoy extra playtime with a variety of games, toys and activities both indoors and outdoors.Splish Splash Water Playtime (summer only)Keep your pet cool on summer days with water playtime.Dog Treat TimeAdd a stuffed Kong to keep your dog’s brain busy and belly happy.Extra Cat PlaytimeYour cat can enjoy extra playtime in a fun play area with a variety of toys, scratching poles, a climbing castle and cat tunnel.Extra Cat CuddlesLet your cat know that they’re loved with extra cuddle and brushing sessions during their stay.Cat Nip ExperienceAdd some cat nip plants to your cat’s suite during their stay for extra enrichment and playing.

Price

$10.00

$10.00 (15 mins)

$10.00per session

$10.00per session

$10.00per session

$2.50 per Kong

$7.00 per play

$7.00 per session

$7.00per session

Extra Cat Cuddles

Splish Splash Water Playtime

Dog TreatTime

AWL Services

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AWL Pet Boarding introduced a new Services Menu with 20 new service add-ons for owners and their pets.

Pet Boarding

AWL receives no government funding and is entirely reliant on community donations and pro� ts from our social enterprise services.

Through 2018/19, AWL’s compassionate and respectful Pet Cremations service has continued to offer solace and comfort to pet owners during their time of farewell.

AWL Pet Cremations service has attained accreditation from the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC). This accreditation requires achievement of more than 240 standards across every step of the pet cremation process and provides the community with assurances on AWL’s pet cremation standards.

The new home collections service offers customers the option to have their pet collected straight from their own home. This service has � lled a gap in the pet afterlife industry and is closely supporting owners through a heart wrenching time.

Pet Cremations

1,540 paw impressions of deceased pets have been lovingly imprinted and framed since July 2018.

Numerous new vet clinics now exclusively use the AWL Pet Cremation’s referral system.


the pet afterlife industry and is closely supporting owners through a heart wrenching time.

I just wanted to say a quick

thank you. Yesterday we r

eceived

the ashes and paw prints

of our beloved bullmastiff B

ronson

Reid. The urn was perfect,

the paw prints were perfe

ct, the

heartfelt card you gave us

was perfect, and the can

dle was a

perfect touch. I’ve never h

ad a dog cremated and was

worried

I would feel anxious to get

him back but it was the op

posite.

I feel like his journey is com

plete and he is back home

with

his family. Everything in the

package was beautifully an

d

respectfully prepared and I

feel grateful that you took

such

care with our precious boy

. I respect everything that

the AWL

do and I wish I could adopt

all of those babies who do

n’t have

a home. Thank you for ma

king a heartbreaking time,

just that

litt le bit more bearable. Bron

son is sitting proudly in our

loving

room, right next to his favo

urite spot to sleep.

With Love from the Reid Fam

ily.

The AWL ReTAILS Thrift Shops introduced a new strategy and manager in 2018/19. Predominantly volunteer run, the ReTAILS Thrift Shops have been raising vital funds for AWL for many years.

To ensure the ReTAILS Thrift Shops continue to thrive, new systems, streamlining of services, new shops, increased marketing and targeted direction have been implemented.

ReTAILS

In an AWL-� rst, the organisation opened a ‘Pop-up’ ReTAILS Thrift Shop.

So far, this Pop-up Shop has exceeded expectations.

AWL’s popular Pet Boarding service evolved with a new look and strategy in 2018/19.

This new strategy has seen the introduction of 20 new services and products available to our customers. Alongside this, our team have opened a new boarding wing, specialised to cater for smaller dogs. We have also increased volunteer engagement and programs within the Pet Boarding Centre allowing our team to cater to even more customers.

AWL’s new ReTAILS Sorting Centre is streamlining the donation sorting process.

AWL Pet Cremations is proud to be South Australia’s only accredited pet cremation service.


Thank you for to our community for being so generous. AWL receives no government funding and relies on donations from our kind and generous community to continue caring for the thousands of animals � ooding through our doors each year. Support comes in many different forms, and we truly couldn’t do it without you. On behalf of all the cats, dogs and pocket pets who bene� t from your generosity, thank you.

Paw PartnersIn 2018/19 AWL created our new Paw Partners program, encouraging supporters to join our growing number of regular givers.

Paw Partners are a group of extraordinary people who donate to AWL on a monthly basis. They are dedicated to saving animals taken in by AWL, helping pets get their second chance at enjoying a life full of love.

Our outdoor recruitment team talked with hundreds of people in shopping centres and on the streets, spreading the word about AWL Paw Partners and the importance of AWL’s work.

AWL now has more than 700 Paw Partners!

PETstockOur relationship with PETstock continues to go from strength to strength. Thousands of cats and kittens were adopted in PETstock stores this year, and the team continues to donate much-needed treats, toys, grooming products and enrichment equipment to the animals in our care.

PETstock adopted out 1,717 AWL animals in 2018/19 (including 73 rabbits and 5 rats!). This is a record number of off-site adoptions for AWL.

PhotographyroomThanks must also go to the Photographyroom who donated $10,000 from their $20 Pet Portraits campaign. Additionally, all proceeds from the sales of their latest ‘Happy Tails’ book have also been donated to AWL, plus the sales continue to grow.

Workplace givingMore and more people are donating to their favourite cause through their workplace. Again, this year the team at JB Hi-Fi were a superb example of the good that can come from something as simple as a small but regular donation from your pay.

Community engagement and thanks

Happy Homes

Each year we raise more than $300,000 from our Lottery. This money goes directly to helping pets in our care. Thank you to our supporters.

WallaceIn May this year I was lucky enough to adopt “Spike” now named Wallace. My little best friend and I are so very grateful for the work you guys do! Thank you AWL.

Kira

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Maid MarianThis is Maid Marian (now shortened to Maddie). I adopted her on the 12th of October after my rabbit Tigger lost his friend Gingerbread in August.

Rachel

BubblesWe adopted our beautiful Bubbles (previously Bubble Gum) from Edinburgh earlier in the month. Thanks for all the work you do.

Rochelle

BananaBanana has � t into the family like he’s been in it for years. We can’t encourage people enough to adopt a shelter animal.

Ashley and Mel


Financial Report

Revenue 2019 $ 2018 $

Operational income 6,153,275 6,082,106

Legacies and bequests received 2,391,532 2,744,727

Other income 667,385 672,857

9,212,192 9,499,690

Expenses

Employee expenses (6,818,647) (6,407,111)

Other expenses from ordinary activities (3,640,587) (3,501,795)

Impairment and revaluation of assets (891,124) (14,455)

Net current year surplus/(de�cit) (2,138,166) (423,671)

Other comprehensive income 0 193,573

Changes in asset revaluation reserve (2,241,457) 0

Total comprehensive income for the year (4,379,623) (230,098)

The above �nancial information is an extract taken from the Audited Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2019. A full copy of the Audited Financial Report is available to �nancial members upon request.

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

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Assets 2019 $ 2018 $

Current assets 5,382,499 10,561,699

Non-current assets 34,484,004 33,432,684

Total assets 39,866,503 43,994,383

Liabilities

Current liabilities 2,227,856 1,749,402

Non-current liabilities 56,896 283,607

Total liabilities 2,284,752 2,033,009

Net assets 37,581,751 41,961,374

Equity

Accumulated surplus 18,721,970 20,472,705

Reserves 18,859,781 21,488,669

Total equity 37,581,751 41,961,374

Statement of Financial Position

The AWL has been connecting people, pets and community in South Australia for over 55 years, with an enviable track record of �nancially sustainable operations. I am pleased to report that AWL remains an organisation built upon sound business strategy and effective �nancial governance, with a strong balance sheet.

The 2018/19 �nancial report re�ects a period of transformative review and regeneration. Whilst the headline de�cit in Other Comprehensive Income of $4.38 million is disappointing, it is important to recognise this number includes $3.10 million of non-cash impairment charges against land and building assets which will not be repeated in future years. As at 30 June 2019, the value of land and buildings on AWL’s balance sheet re�ects the fair value assessed by CBRE, a leading international real estate services �rm.

After many years of detailed planning and due diligence, funding for construction of the new Animal Care Centre at Wing�eld was approved. The new State-of-the-Art facility at Wing�eld will replace numerous dilapidated buildings which were no longer �t for purpose. By 30 June 2019, major construction works were progressing on time and within budget.

The second half of 2018 also saw the introduction of a revised organisation structure across our Shelter

Operations, designed to provide enhanced leadership to our frontline staff, supporting a more highly skilled and �exible workforce. Adapting to the impact of these necessary changes was understandably challenging. However, the organisational bene�ts and learnings will serve AWL well into the future.

AWL’s business services provide an important funding source for the organisation, supporting the wide variety of charitable services. The Pet Cremations business is a leader in its business segment and the skilled and dedicated staff continue to enhance our enviable reputation through exceptional customer service. The Pet Boarding and ReTAILS Thrift Shops businesses are also important to our continued success. Additional specialist expertise has been deployed to realise their potential.

Legacies and bequests from our generous supporters continue to underwrite the future of our charitable mission. In the past year, AWL received nearly $2.4 million in bequests. This outstanding level of community support over many years, has enabled AWL to undertake generational renewal of our animal care facilities. This is a lasting legacy for which we, as temporary custodians of the association, are truly grateful.

Mark GrayGeneral Manager Corporate and Commercial Services

Animal Welfare League South Australia Inc. ABN: 11 397 137 539

W awl.org.au

E [email protected]

T (08) 8348 1300

F (08) 8268 9545

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