06/11/2025
We know that a lot of our feed is devoted to fundraising, and that’s because the reality is simple - we need funds to keep our mission alive. But behind the scenes, there’s been a lot more happening than what you see online. And one particular development has us more hopeful than ever about the future of rescue in remote Far North Queensland.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve:
• Submitted two major grant applications to secure long-term funding 🤞
• Tackled the less glamorous but essential tasks, including bookkeeping, stocktakes, and sorting out some frustrating tech issues with our online subscriptions
• Met with key stakeholders and experts to refine our 9-Step Strategic Proposal and ensure it’s practical and achievable
• Planned and delivered four events (a huge effort for a small team! Huge thanks to our vols)
• And continued building what we’re calling the Remote Rescue Pipeline 💪
So while things may have seemed quiet on social media, there’s been real momentum and forward movement behind the scenes.
Let's talk about the Remote Rescue Pipeline!
If you’ve followed our journey, you’ll know about our incredible partnership with the Animal Welfare League QLD (AWLQ). They’ve been taking in all of our rescue dogs, completing their final vet work, and finding them forever homes. Their continued commitment has made it possible for us to design something truly game-changing : a concept we're calling the 'Remote Rescue Pipeline'.
This is our formal plan for how we're going to move dogs in crisis from remote communities to AWLQ’s care.
Unfortunately, it's not as simple as loading dogs onto a plane. One complicating factor is that AWLQ requires an initial vaccination followed by a quarantine period of 2-4 weeks depending on the dog's age, before they can receive them into the shelter. This requirement is completely valid and is the only way to protect their existing rescue dogs from potentially deadly viruses and diseases.
But for us, that creates logistical challenges. We’ve had to build a coordinated, multi-step 'pipeline' involving many hands along the way - each playing a part in helping these dogs recover, travel safely, and start their new lives.
Why do we want to send dogs to AWLQ instead of rehoming locally?
It’s an important question, and one that we'd love to answer.
Since day one, we’ve been balancing two huge responsibilities:
1️⃣ Saving dogs in crisis
2️⃣ Preventing dogs from reaching crisis
Not going to lie - it's been TOUGH juggling both of these responsibilities. Due to its urgent and never-ceasing nature, rescue has required most of our time, energy and resources for the past few years.
But we need this to change. We NEED to find a way to keep saving lives while working to address the root cause of all this suffering. Our partnership with AWLQ is the first step to achieving this - but we need a better, more sustainable system.
And that's why we developed the Remote Rescue Pipeline. It's a streamlined approach to helping dogs in crisis, leaning on better-resourced organisations like AWLQ who can achieve greater outcomes for the animals in a shorter amount of time. ✨
This allows us to focus on continuing our mission to create lasting change, while still supporting critical rescue efforts.
The graphics attached to this post break down:
What the Remote Rescue Pipeline involves
Why it’s needed
Why it was designed in this way
The benefits of this system
The costs involved
Our Pipeline Partners idea
Once we lock in some final details with participating Councils, we'll then work to get Animal Management Officers adequately trained and implement the systems to allow for vaccinations to be administered.
From there, we'll be searching for 'Pipeline Partners' to fund the different sections of each dog's journey to their forever home. 🐾
As you can see, we're in the very early stages of implementing this model. But we're excited, and we wanted to share what we've been working on with those of you who've supported our journey thus far.
The Remote Rescue Pipeline represents a turning point for Remote Animal Assistance. It’s a model that allows us to respond to the immediate crisis in remote communities while staying focused on long-term prevention and systemic change.
Thank you for standing beside us through every step. We're keen to hear your feedback on the Remote Rescue Pipeline model! 💛
