Ancestral remains to be brought home for burial Adoption

THE president of the Cape Animal Protection Shelter is hoping for a big turnout to the organisation’s Adoption Day in Weipa this Saturday as they look to relieve some pressure on the volunteer base.

“We’re running at maximum capacity and it’s not sustainable in the long-run,” said CAPS president Shayna Reeves.

“Since the COVID restrictions eased and people have been able to move around again we have seen a crazy increase in surrenders to CAPS.”

The not-for-profit has a limited amount of foster carers and needs more to sign up, as well as people looking to adopt a dog.

The CAPS Adoption Day will be held at amount of peace, knowing that their loved ones are coming home.”

Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Leeanne Enoch added: “I welcome the return of ancestral remains to the Weipa Peninsula people.

“Repatriation is fundamental to progressing our Path to Treaty and our journey to reconciliation, justice and healing.

“This new relationship will move forward with mutual respect, recognition and a willingness to speak the truth about our shared history.” the Evans Landing facility from 10am until noon on Saturday.

“We’ll have the dogs out socialising and there will be some activities for the kids,” Ms Reeves said.

“It’s not just about finding new homes for dogs, it’s also about raising awareness for CAPS and what we do in the community.”