Remote Animal Assistance - FNQ

11/07/2025

UPDATE!!

Witth less than one hour to go - IT’S GO TIME!! We’ve met our pledge target and have called the vets to give them the go-head! 🥳

We are now calling for donations via the DONATE button on this post, or via any of the following methods on our website (bank transfer, visa, Paypal, ApplePay):

www.remoteanimalassistance.com/donate

THANK YOU!! 🙏❤️

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We appreciate everyone’s feedback!

THANK YOU!! 🙏❤️

With less than two hours to go - we are continuing to accept pledges!

📢 PLEASE SHARE this post far and wide.

Together, we can save Terri.

PLEDGE:

We’re using our RAA Pledge System — you only donate once everything is confirmed.

Here’s how it works:
Comment below or message us with your pledge (e.g. “I’m pledging $50 for Terri”).

We only call in pledges once we’ve hit the goal.

You don’t send any money yet – just your promise to help when it’s needed most.

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We've got until 8pm to decide - operate or euthanise?

We urgently need to hear from our community.

As you guys know, this is 'Croc Mum', now affectionately called Terri (Irwin).

So far, she's beat all the odds. Being born a stray, surviving into adulthood, birthing and rearing her pups, fighting off packs of stray dogs, and even being rescued from the jaws of a croc!!!

And now, her life hangs in the balance.

Terri has pyometra (a life-threatening infection of the uterus) and is currently at the 24/7 Emergency Vets in Cairns.

Even with a generous discount, the lovely vet explained that this is a complex issue that requires lots of additional non-surgical management on top of the actual surgical procedure.

Unfortunately, it's not as simple as just removing her uterus (believe us, we asked!!!).

We also asked if Terri could go home on antibiotics and see if she improves enough to make it a less complex surgery, but unfortunately, it's expected that Terri is going to go downhill rapidly and wouldn't respond to antibiotics.

We've been quoted $4000 to operate on Terri.

Our question to our RAA Family is this - what should we do?!

We simply don't have the funds available to afford this surgery without appealing to our community for donations (or a LOT of merch sales on our new shop!!!).

But how often can we realistically ask you guys to contribute?!

We think we owe it to Terri to at least put it out there, and see what our community wants to do.

We essentially have two options....

1) Send Terri to doggy heaven, saving our appeal for other situation/s where we could possibly save more lives with the same amount of donations

OR

2) Raise the money to save her.

None of us behind the scenes here at RAA enjoy having the power to determine an animal's fate like this - so we're handing it over to our community.

FEEDBACK NEEDED - please share your thoughts below.

Is there a stage at which it's more effective to be more selective about who we try to save, and opt for Terri's euthanasia - knowing that we will need to save more lives at a lower price tag down the line? Or should we appeal to our community each time and see what we can do?

We are genuinely worried that our supporters will feel as though we're 'crying wolf' and not respecting how hard everyone works for their money, or not trying hard enough to raise the funds via other avenues (we spent all of last weekend working hard, in our own time, to launch our online shop and create yet ANOTHER revenue stream for RAA).

Over to you guys now! Tell us your thoughts.

‼️IMPORTANT - if you believe our community should try to save Terri AND are willing to contribute to her fees, please include a pledged donation amount in your comment. If we get enough proposed pledges, we will update the post to officially become a pledge post to try and save Terri's life by 8pm when she is due to head into surgery.

Please be respectful of each other in the comments ! There may be differing views amongst our community, but we're all here for the same reason - we're fighting hard to create a better life for dogs in need.

And of course - we always welcome donations, Simparica Trio subscriptions, charity draw entries and online shop purchases to support our efforts!

🧡DONATE - https://remoteanimalassistance.com/donate/

🧡SUBSCRIBE - https://remoteanimalassistance.com/shop-preventatives/

🧡ENTER THE DRAW - https://remoteanimalassistance.com/draw/

🧡SHOP - https://remoteanimalassistanceshop.com/

THANK YOU!

11/07/2025

We would LOVE to know who is planning on coming along to tomorrows ADOPTION DAY?! Drop us a comment below if you're attending and who you would love to meet! 👇

10/07/2025

UPDATE! We have secured a week FOSTER for Lucy! Thank you!

WE STILL NEED A HOME FOR LUCY!

We’re urgently looking for someone to open their heart and home to Lucy - because this sweet girl has nowhere else to go.

Lucy is a stunning dog who deserves the world, but she’s still waiting for her chance at a real home. She’s been through so much and needs a safe, understanding place to land.

✔️ Best as the only dog, or possibly with a small dog friend
✔️ Needs a home with higher fencing to keep her safe
✔️ Loving, loyal, and ready to be someone’s best mate

Right now, Lucy is stuck with nowhere to go - and we’re running out of options.

Please, if you’ve ever thought of fostering or adopting, now is the time to reach out to us. Lucy’s will make a great best friend!

Lucy's bio: https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/view/92600

Adopt: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/adoption-enquiry/

Foster: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/foster/

10/07/2025

Get ready for tail wags, puppy kisses, and a whole lot of love because Remote Animal Assistance is hosting an ADOPTION DAY!

📍 Pets Domain Atherton
📅 Saturday, 12th July
🕙 10AM - 4PM

Come meet your new best friend! We've got adorable pups of all shapes and sizes ready to steal your heart and head home with you. ❤️

08/07/2025

Looking for your next best mate? Come and meet some incredible dogs looking for their forever homes at our Remote Animal Assistance Adoption Day!

📍 Pets Domain Atherton
📅 Saturday 12th July
🕙 10AM - 4PM

Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to say hello and learn more about rescue, we’d love to see you there.

Please SHARE SHARE SHARE!

08/07/2025

We’re reaching out to our incredible community for help!

Remote Animal Assistance needs large airline crates to safely transport dogs from remote communities to their foster or forever homes and veterinary care.

Many of the dogs we rescue are medium to large breeds, and sturdy crates are essential for their comfort and safety during flights.

✅ Large or extra-large airline-approved crates
✅ Located in FNQ preferred, but we’ll work out transport if needed!

If you have a crate to spare or know someone who does, please message us or comment below. Your donation can help save lives and give these dogs a second chance.

Thank you for being part of their journey 🐾

08/07/2025

We’re THRILLED to announce the launch of our brand new fundraising initiative, created with one powerful purpose: to keep helping dogs who need us most in remote Far North Queensland.

Our Remote Animal Assistance ONLINE SHOP is now open, with incredible new products that let you wear your support and show the world that you stand with rescue dogs.

🤩 We’ve got T-shirts for adults and kids so you can share your love for rescue dogs and help bring hope to those still waiting for their chance.

😍 We’ve added stylish hats, versatile tote bags, and adorable dog bandanas so even your four-legged friends can be part of the mission!

🥳 And for the ultimate treat, we’ve created Dog Treat Boxes filled with premium Australian-made snacks your pups will adore.

Every single purchase fuels our rescue efforts and helps us reach dogs in remote communities who might otherwise be forgotten.

Together, we’re not just shopping - we’re saving lives.

Shop the launch today and be part of something extraordinary!

https://remoteanimalassistanceshop.com/

08/07/2025

Update on the Croc Fam 🐊

The Croc Fam is officially flying in tonight! This brave mum and her four pups will finally be safe, tucked into a loving foster home, and getting the vet care they need tomorrow.

We can’t thank you enough for the shares, donations, and support that made this possible. You’ve helped change the course of their lives.

While this little family is now safe, there are always more dogs waiting for their chance. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now’s the perfect time to join us—it’s the only way we can keep saying YES when urgent cases come up. And donations, big or small, help us cover vet bills, flights, and care for dogs like the Croc Fam.

Thanks for standing with us and being part of these life-saving wins.

Foster: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/foster/

Donate: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/donate/

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A huge thank you to every single person who shared, donated, or reached out!

Thanks to your support, we’ve secured enough foster homes to bring the Croc Fam down to safety. They’ll soon be out of harm’s way and on their way to a brighter future.

We’re beyond relieved and so grateful for the way this community rallies when dogs need help.

While we’ve managed to get this family covered and on their way to safety, we’re still looking for more foster carers and donations so we can keep saying YES to dogs in need of our help. There’s never a shortage of dogs who need us, and having more foster homes ready means we can move quickly when emergencies pop up!

If fostering has been on your mind, we’d love to hear from you!

Thanks for being part of this rescue! We couldn’t do it without you.

Foster: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/foster/

Donate: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/donate/

Make a Difference Become a Foster Carer Want to help but can't commit to adopting a dog right now? Consider fostering! Remote Animal Assistance provides everything you need to help our rescue pets. What We Provide: Dry food,

08/07/2025

Hey RAA Family - we really need your help before we can say yes to bringing down the mum and 4 pups we told you about yesterday 💔 Let's call them the 'Croc Fam'.

As you know, we've got 16 dogs to place at the moment. However, due to the very real threat of the Croc Fam being taken by a croc, we've reached out to the current carers of all RAA dogs awaiting a foster transfer, to ask if they would consider holding onto their foster pup/s a little longer to allow us to bring this desperate family into care. Where possible, all of our carers kindly agreed to let them jump the queue - THANK YOU!!

However, there are four adorable pups already in our care who URGENTLY need to be moved to new homes. Their current carer has tried SO hard to make suitable arrangements to keep them in her care, but unfortunately it's just not possible with some other commitments that have arisen.

SO - we need your help to....
1) Secure new foster homes OR POTENTIAL ADOPTION FAMILIES for the 4 existing RAA pups, then...
2) Find a carer (or multiple carers) so we can bring the Croc Fam down to safety

It would be IDEAL if we could secure carers/homes for these 9 dogs TODAY, so that we can book the Croc Fam a flight down into Cairns for tomorrow.

We've been incredibly fortunate to have received just under our target of $3500 in donations for this family since our post last night, so we are financially ready to care for them. Thank you to and everyone else who donated towards their care.

Here's some info about the four sweet pups currently in our care!

Meet:

👦 Joel
👦 Tommy
👧 Dina
👧 Ellie

Currently on the Atherton Tablelands (but we can arrange transport to Cairns and surrounds!)
14 weeks old
Mixed breed, but full of love
Had their first vax, with second vaccinations due soon
All other standard vet work (including desexing, when they're old enough) will be covered by RAA

We’re desperate to find them loving homes — either forever or temporary. If you’ve been thinking of adopting, now’s the time 🙏
👉 Adopt: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/adopt/
👉 Foster: https://remoteanimalassistance.com/foster/

Not sure about adopting just yet? Fostering is honestly life-changing — for them and you. We cover the vet bills, help with food, and support you the whole way. You just give them a safe place to land while they wait for their forever people.

If you’ve got any questions at all, flick us an email: [email protected] 💛

Let’s get these pups home — and make room to save more.

07/07/2025

An honest update - We failed a dog.

Her name was Alexia, after the kind man who brought her to our attention and was feeding her until we could fly her down.

Alexia was a stray in a remote community. She’d been hanging around the main shop in town for a few months, and Alex had been watching her get beaten up by other dogs, lose teeth, and slowly lose her zest for life.

We first learned of Alexia’s need for help on the 31st May, and despite posting about her multiple times on our page and contacting over 30 potential foster carers trying to place her, we hadn’t been able to secure her a foster home.

Now, Alexia has not been seen in nearly a week and is unfortunately presumed to have passed away 😔

This is the first time we’ve failed a dog like this. It’s a real shock for all of us here at RAA.

But we don’t sweep things under the rug. We’re always honest with our RAA Family.

Alexia’s life mattered, and we’re devastated that we couldn’t place her sooner.

Alexia’s case highlights the critical shortage of foster carers we’re currently experiencing at RAA.

Today alone, we’ve had the current foster carers of 6 of our existing dogs in care reach out to us, asking us to find new foster homes for these dogs.

Including the 3 other in-care dogs who were already on our waiting list for movements AND 7 other dogs (including Mumma and pups) waiting to be rescued, this brings us to SIXTEEN dogs urgently needing foster carers.

We are feeling panicked. Where will we find 16 spots?!

We don’t want any of the dogs awaiting rescue to share Alexia’s fate, yet we have an obligation to secure placements for our in-care dogs before bringing more down.

PLEASE - consider becoming a foster carer for RAA 🙏

💥WHAT IS FOSTERING?
Fostering is opening your heart and home to a dog who’s had a rough start. It’s offering safety, comfort, and love while they wait for their forever family. It’s teaching them what kindness feels like. And the joy you’ll feel watching them blossom…it’s beyond words.

Without foster carers, we can’t do what we do. Every life saved depends on someone like you saying YES!

💥WHY FOSTER?
•You save a life, the very same day you first become a foster carer!
•You help a dog heal, trust, and find joy again.
•You make room for us to rescue another dog in desperate need.
•You become part of a team changing lives, one wagging tail at a time.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time!

WHAT WE PROVIDE -
✅ Dry food
✅ Bedding
✅ Collar and lead
✅ Parasite prevention
✅ Support and guidance
✅ All vet work covered

WHAT YOU PROVIDE -
🧡 Love and cuddles
🧡 A safe place to sleep
🧡 Assistance with vet appointments
🧡 Optional wet food or treats

You can find more info online: www.remoteanimalassistance.com/foster

Please reach out or complete our foster application if you can help. Together, we can keep saving lives 🧡

Already a foster carer? Share your experience in the comments! 🗣️�

Be a hero. Become a foster carer today! �
http://www.remoteanimalassistance.com/foster

07/07/2025

🚨 UPDATE FROM TEAM RAA! 🚨

Ok guys, we’ve been busting to share our brand-new range with you — and trust us, it’s worth the wait! 💥 Our small (but mighty!) team has been working around the clock behind the scenes, prepping everything to perfection…

But sadly, tech has not been our friend tonight. 😩
We’ve hit a few unexpected bumps in the backend, and our new products won’t be available until tomorrow night, once the experts have helped us iron out the tricky bits.

We so appreciate your patience while we get things sorted. Our goal is to give you a smooth, simple and enjoyable shopping experience — and we’re not quite there yet.

In the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek of what’s coming your way… 🐾👕🧢🐶

Thank you for sticking with us — your support means the world. 💛
Stay tuned. It's all going live very soon!

07/07/2025

Hold tight, we’re almost there! 🤭

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re so excited to bring you something special very soon. Our new range of products is nearly ready to launch, and we can’t wait for you to see it!