Australia’s Dingoes need your help!
Dingoes, are a native species to Australia, yet they are treated as pests. They have no legal protection under cruelty laws. Please help us protect these beautiful animals and raise awareness for their plight.
The Dingo was not always treated as a pest. It’s time to change the laws to protect this native animal.
Dingoes have a spiritual significance in Aboriginal culture. But despite the sacred place they hold with first nations people, their numbers are dwindling fast. Science is pointing to evidence that suggests the Dingo has been with us for over 50,000 years. It is only since the arrival of Europeans that Dingoes have been labelled “wild dogs”, implying that they are not part of the native landscape and therefore should be destroyed.
Why is the Dingo so persecuted?
For over 200 years, since the introduction of farmed animals, Dingoes have been killed in large numbers. The killing has been rationalised as a way to protect livestock. If we have any hope of saving the Dingo, we must find non lethal ways to protect farmed animals.
What are we doing to help save the Dingo?
Black Dingo Alliance has a three way plan. Firstly, work with farmers to rescue dingoes and rehome them as pets. Secondly, work with farmers to deploy trained guardian animals which protect livestock. Thirdly, work with governments and community to change legislation and spread awareness.
Jibiny’s Story
In the state of Queensland, Dingoes are deemed such a threat that if found, the law demands that the animal be euthanised. When rescuers found Jibiny, they frantically rang all the dog rescue groups they could find. However, not one of them offered to take the poor little pup. They were told to call the police so that they could come on site and shoot him. They couldn’t face putting a death sentence on the little guy, and instead drove over the border and called Black Dingo Alliance, which to their great relief, came straight to the rescue.
Meet Our Rescued Dingoes
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Jalu & brother Gundji
Jalu and his brother Gundji were dumped together and found by members of the public. Luckily they called us and our rescuers were on the scene quickly.
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Alinta
Tiny Alinta was spotted hiding in a chook pen. She was terribly emaciated and was estimated to be approximately 5 weeks old. She had obviously been orphaned.
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Kinta
Kinta and her brother were discovered on the side of the road by some kind passer-bys. They were huddled together and were terrified when rescuers approached.
