The World League for Protection of Animals
Q1. What does
the WLPA do?
A. Visit the About
the WLPA page.
Q2. How can I contact
the WLPA?
A. Visit the Contact
the WLPA page.
Q3. Can I surrender animals to WLPA?
A.
The World League does not have a central shelter where animals are
kept. Instead we have a small network of volunteer foster carers who
look after the animals in their own homes until they are ready to be
rehomed. Unlike most other organisations in the Sydney region, the
World League is a ‘no kill’ organisation, meaning that we do not
view the euthanasia of healthy, old, or curably sick animals as an
ethical solution to the problem of the growing numbers of unwanted
animals.
Q4.
What should I do if I find a stray or lost companion animal?
A.
We are committed to finding loving homes for all animals in our
care. For this reason, we may not be able to take in as many animals
as other organisations and often our foster care network is ‘full’.
During these times however we can assist with finding homes for
animals through the distribution of posters, and by listing them on
our website and others such as:
www.petrescue.com.au and
www.cat-match.com.au.
Q5. Where do the animals come from that are cared for by WLPA?
A.
The World League rescues animals from many different situations.
Some are surrendered to us by concerned members of the public. In
the past we have taken in animals whose owners have died suddenly or
who can no longer care for them for whatever reason. Some animals
are found on the streets living as strays – neglected and starving,
others have been left at pounds or vet clinics to be killed. All
these animals come to us and we give them compassion and
understanding.
Q6. What is involved with the WLPA animal adoption process?
A.
For those interested in adopting a World League cat or kitten, the
first step would be to complete the
application form
on the website. You can also contact our head office on (02) 9817
4892 during business hours, or email
admin@wlpa.org. As many of the animals in our care have had a
rough start to life, we are committed to finding them loving homes
where their needs will be met. For this reason, we will need to ask
a few questions to see if we have an animal that would be suitable.
From here, potential adopters can come and view the cats or kittens
and finalise the adoption process.
Q7. What is the cost of adopting a WLPA cat or kitten?
A.
The cost of adopting a World League cat or kitten varies depending
on the cost of medical expenses incurred by the organisation. In
general, we usually charge $130-150 for kittens and $70-80 for adult
cats. As we believe there are many benefits associated with adopting
kittens in pairs (for both the owner and cats) we charge only $200
for the adoption of two kittens. All animals adopted from the World
League are desexed, micro chipped, vaccinated, wormed and
flea-treated.
Q8. There are many stray cats in my area, what is the best way to help
them?
A.
Contact World League by email at
admin@wlpa.org or phone (02) 9817 4892 during business hours
(10am to 5pm Monday to Friday), to discuss the best options. You may
like to become a volunteer.
Q9. How do I become a WLPA volunteer?
A.
Fill out the online Volunteer Application Form or
write to:
The World League for Protection of Animals Inc.
PO Box 211
Gladesville NSW 2111
Q10. What kind of volunteers does the WLPA need?
A.
The World League needs all kinds of volunteers. We need volunteer
drivers who are willing to transport cats and kittens. This usually
involves short trips, such as periodically transporting homeless
animals from our office to foster carers or local vets. Volunteers
are reimbursed by the World League for their car use (cents/km
method). In addition to this, we also require volunteers with any
technological expertise to help us manage our website and/or provide
some occasional technical support to the office manager. Other
volunteer activities include distributing posters of homeless
animals within the local area, helping with stalls and fundraising,
assisting with cleaning of our office, attending peaceful rallies,
writing letters to local and national papers on animal issues,
providing foster care for an animal in need and feeding colony cats
(currently needed in Bankstown, Abbotsford or Lalor Park).
Click here
to apply to become a volunteer...
Q11. How do I become a foster carer?
A.
Carefully read the Foster Care Question Q12 below,
fill out the volunteer application form (coming soon) and
send to:
World League for Protection of Animals
PO Box 211
Gladesville NSW 2111
Q12. What is involved with becoming a WLPA foster carer?
A.
The
foster care experience can be tremendously rewarding but at the same
time requires dedication and hard work. Many of our animals have had
a bad start to life and may need a little extra TLC to overcome any
shyness and insecurities they may have developed. On a day to day
basis, carers must be able to provide adequate food, water, shelter
and attention to their animals as well as transport the animal to a
vet in the event of any medical problems. Carers wishing to foster
kittens are required to be at home for at least some of the day as
kittens will require more regular feeding (4-5 times a day) and
handling in order to become socialised. Foster carers often find
that they develop a close bond with their animals. We encourage the
foster carer to be active in all aspects of the rehoming process, as
they generally understand the needs of the animal. Foster carers
will often experience a great sense of achievement. They know that
their efforts have saved a life. The animal will live out its life
happily with a new, loving family.
Click here
to apply to become a volunteer...
Q13. What kind of donations does the WLPA accept?
A.
The World League accepts all kinds of donations. Monetary donations
can be made on this website or can be posted (by cheque or postal
order) to the World League office. In addition to this, donations of
pet food, pet litter, worming and flea treatments, pet carry
baskets, bedding (such as old blankets), traps, holding cages and
large pet enclosures will assist our volunteer foster carers and
help us to continue our “hands-on” rescue work. Donations of office
equipment and office supplies are also greatly appreciated. All
donations can be delivered to our office (1-2/201 Victoria Rd
Gladesville 2111) between 10am and 5pm Mon-Fri or phone our office
for further details.
Q14. Where do donations to the WLPA generally end up?
A.
Donations to the WLPA enable us to continue saving the lives of
countless animals. Donations will provide rescued animals, mostly
cats and kittens, with medical treatment such as emergency vet care,
vaccinations and desexing, food and accommodation until they can
find loving homes. Funds may also be used to desex many street cats
in order to prevent more kittens being born into these already
overpopulated areas. Aside from our rescue work, the World League
also actively campaigns on a number of pertinent issues and some
funds may be designated towards, for example:
·
liaising with councils to promote the most humane solutions
to controlling the overpopulation of companion animals;
·
to preserve and protect native animals (such as the
kangaroo) against exploitation by commercial industry;
·
to campaign against the widespread use of the
poison 1080;
·
to having steel jaw traps banned in all states of Australia
(achieved in NSW in 1997)
Furthermore, each year we celebrate The World Week for Animals
(inaugurated by the League on October 4, 1928) by distributing
pamphlet literature and posters on humane treatment of animals to
Sydney metropolitan libraries and main country branches in NSW.
Q15. I would like to become a member of WLPA, how much does it cost and
how do I join?
A.
First, use the links below to pay by PayPal's secure online payment
facility.
Then you can go to the
become a member page to
complete the application form.
·
The cost of an individual annual membership subscription is
AU$25.00
·
The cost of a
pensioner or student annual membership
subscription is
AU$5.00.
·
The cost of a family annual membership subscription is
AU$40.
·
The cost of a life subscription to the World League is
AU$200.
On
joining you will receive our latest newsletter, Annual Report,
stickers and pamphlets on care and protection of animals.
As above, subscriptions can be made through this website via PayPal, or
cheques/money orders may be posted to:
The World League for Protection of Animals Inc.
PO Box 211
Gladesville
NSW 2111
Q16. Why should I desex my companion animal?
A.
There are many reasons why you should desex your
companion animal.
Firstly, each year, tens of thousands of unwanted cats and dogs are
euthanased in pounds and shelters around Australia. Research by the
RSPCA estimates that one undesexed female cat and her offspring, can
produce 420,000 cats in 7 years. Desexing your pet will ensure that
unwanted pregnancies are avoided.
Secondly, your pet will thank you too, as desexing
is linked with several positive behavioural changes, such as reduced
aggression in dogs and decreased roaming, fighting and spraying in
cats. In addition, desexed animals are less likely to be the
victims of road accidents, contract fewer
infections such as feline AIDS and show reduced incidences of
developing certain cancers and other fatal diseases.
Thirdly, by desexing your cat or dog, you will significantly reduce the
rates you pay to your local council for lifetime registration of
your pets.
Q17. Is it cruel to keep my cat indoors?
A.
While cats may love to roam outdoors, it is by no means cruel to
keep them indoors – as long as they can get enough stimulation,
attention and entertainment. The World League encourages pet owners
(a) to adopt cats and kittens in pairs; and
(b) to provide stimulation through cat toys, scratching posts and
regular human-cat ‘playtimes’.
(c) to keep ALL cats inside at night time. A study found
that, on average, indoor cats lived 12-15 years compared to outdoor
cats who lived just 2 years. Outdoor cats have a much higher
incidence of fatal diseases such as AIDS, leukaemia and FIP, and
often can be victims of road accidents, roaming dogs and other
animals (including humans), household poisons, as well as tick,
spider and snake bites to name a few. While the outside world can be
very exciting for a cat, there are many safe alternatives, such as
cat enclosures, harnesses and supervised visits to
the backyard, which enable them to experience the great outdoors
while keeping them safe from harm.
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