Friends of the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter (FOWAS) and Wingecarribee Shire Council
have announced that the FOWAS food donation program will be discontinued, effective Friday 25 April, 2025.
As part of Council’s commitment to best-practice animal welfare, the shelter’s food supply process is being updated to ensure every animal receives a high-quality, consistent diet tailored to its individual needs.
From Friday 25 April 2025, all food for animals at the shelter will be directly sourced by Council.
This change will mean the conclusion of the FOWAS Food Donation Program, which has
been generously supported by the community and local businesses for more than 19 years.
The decision has been made collaboratively to prioritise the health and well-being of
animals in care at Wingecarribee Animal Shelter.
The updated approach is part of a broader uplift in shelter operations, guided by Council’s newly adopted Animal Shelter Donations Policy and a renewed Memorandum of
Understanding with FOWAS.
These changes strengthen governance, transparency, and ensure that all donations and volunteer support continue to deliver the greatest possible benefit to animals in care.
