President’s Message
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t has been a tumultuous week for so many of us with this “rain bomb” sitting over South East Queensland for so many days and causing significant flooding. I know that many of our members have been affected and our hearts go out to them.
Ours is a supportive community in times of crisis and it has been great to see members rallying to the assistance of others. Whilst Facebook can have its downside it has proven to be a great communication tool over this last week, linking up those in urgent need with those close at hand who can help with members and their dogs. I encourage members to continue to use the Dogs Queensland Members Page as a notice board where they think that other members may be able to assist in a practical way. We will be monitoring these posts to see whether Dogs Queensland can also help. There was also a Dogs Queensland message on 1 March 2022 reminding members and affiliated clubs that we have a Disaster Relief Fund. Whilst insurance cover may eventually go some way towards replacing the essential items, we also realise that there is a need for immediate access to funds to ensure that our members’ dogs are kept safe and cared for. This is absolutely critical. The cost of temporary boarding, feeding, replacement of secure fencing / kennel runs, veterinary care and transport are all very real expenses confronting our members across the State. So we have invited our clubs/members who have been directly affected by this tragic event to apply for immediate financial assistance using the previously established Dogs Queensland Disaster Relief Fund. Please use the attached Dogs Queensland application form (link below) to submit your request for assistance and it will be processed as a priority. https://emarketing-au.s3-ap-southeast-2. amazonaws.com/59095/jDIQ42RaUyQWd_ NLPMaOiUybBcz1t_rpUXXEN5gNbaM/2703062.pdf
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DOG WORLD March 2022
Dogs Queensland has also acceded to a request from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to use our Durack Sportsgrounds as a base for up to 30 Fire Appliances and their volunteer and employed crews over the next three weeks during the response to this flood disaster. Working together for good outcomes for our community is what it is all about.
Ukraine
I think that we have all been affected by the events unfolding with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our dog community is part of an international dog community and I thought I would share with you the attached letter (click here to access the link) sent by the Ukrainian Kennel Union to the FCI. We are both members of the FCI- the Federation Cynologique Internationale. In response the FCI has cancelled any FCI shows or awards in Russia and has established a fund to directly support the dog people in need in Ukraine. We will provide more information about this initiative when it is to hand.
