Working for Animals

Our members treat and care for animals that are surrendered to our shelters or that we rescue, mostly dogs and cats. We provide emergency care, including surgical procedures, as well as shelter care and adoptions.

Caring for Animals

Working for Animals operates mobile units and veterinary clinics to treat animals that would otherwise suffer. Your generous donations help us to prove life-saving care at our shelters in Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Thank you!

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WORKING FOR ANIMALS

WFA Principal Activity/Objective

The principal activity/objective of Working for Animals is to provide short term, direct care to animals that are lost, mistreated or without owners.

The association may provide such care by supporting the establishment and/or operation of veterinary clinics and mobile units to treat sick or injured animals, including the carrying out of surgical procedures.

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Darjeeling Animal Shelter/One Voice (DAS)

Darjeeling Animal Shelter is a project of Darjeeling Goodwill Animal Shelter, a registered Indian charitable trust, founded in 1993.

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Kalimpong Animal Shelter (KAS) – Animaux Secours

Kalimpong Animal Shelter has conducted a successful Animal Birth Control programme, supported by the Municipality, since 1996.

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WFA RECENT NEWS ARTICLES

10/09/202510/09/2025

The woman who revolutionised Australia’s animal rights movement

The woman who revolutionised Australia’s animal rights movement By Bryan Seymour Christine Townend braced for impact as she was heaved...

06/01/202306/01/2023

Health camp for the Ponies

Chowrasta, the most intriguing square in Darjeeling is one of the best spots to hang out, with friends, family, and children. It is thronged by many locals and tourists alike every day and the place has been an open home to many dogs and of course, the Ponies, which are used for joy rides.

06/01/202306/01/2023

Vale Susanne Briggs

It is with great sadness that I have to record the passing in May of WFA committee member and secretary, Susanne Briggs.

02/08/202202/08/2022

A Lion for Lambs

A Lion for Lambs. Well known journalist Bryan Seymour has recently interviewed Christine Townend for an article on live sheep exports and laboratory-grown meat.

FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERING CONTACT US TODAY

If you would like to contact the team at Working For Animals simply complete the form below. Our head office is based in Sydney, Australia.

Our Australian Head Office Details

Email: info@workingforanimals.org.au
Mail: PO Box 7144, Leura NSW 2780. Australia
ABN: 13 919 391 377
Donations: Click here to make a Donation

Would you like to Volunteer?

Darjeeling Animal Shelter and Kalimpong Animal Shelter are grateful for volunteer vets who work alongside our staff and vets. Ideally volunteers would stay for a minimum of three months. There is good accommodation provided in private rooms with attached bathrooms, and three vegetarian meals per day also provided.

In the past year alone, KAS has spayed 743 dogs, and 118 cats, vaccinated 2229 dogs again rabies and 435 against distemper. and parvo. These figures do not include the countless number of village cattle, goats and chickens that have been treated.