1. Western Australia has the highest level of animal cruelty among all states

2. The number of cruelty complaints in WA jumped more than five per cent in the year 2007 to 2008

3. In the year 2008, there was a 26% increase in the number of dogs being abandoned

4. Animals that are not collected within a specific period of time from the pound are put to sleep

5. APS practices a ‘NO KILL’ policy in their shelter

6. The cost to purchase an APS cat is $150.00 including vaccination/sterilisation/ microchip

7. The cost to purchase an APS dog is $250.00 including vaccination, sterilisation and microchip

8. ALEX Male Heeler Aged 4 years as at January 2009 Alex is a great little dog, needs a family with older children. Is a good natured boy and quite obedient and would be brilliant with further training. Medium size

9. BEN Male Beagle Aged 6 years as at February 2009 Ben, dear dear Ben. He is on diet as he is slightly overweight. Ben would suit a single person or a couple and preferably no other dog in the family. He is not suitable small children. Being good natured, he is loved by all the volunteers. Smaller medium sized

10. COOPER Male Bully Aged 4 years as at January 2009 Previous owner informed APS that Cooper is a brilliant dog, always well behaved, good with other dogs, housetrained. Not good with cats though and better with an owner who has no children as he is quite an energetic dog. Medium size

11. DONNA Female Heeler Aged 4 years as at May 2009 Such a pretty girl, goes with her gorgeous nature. She really is adorable, friendly and sweet. Medium size

12. JACK Male domestic short haired tabby Came to APS in November 2008. Jack is loved by everybody at the shelter. He is a friendly and active boy who likes to curl up in a box for his daily nap

13. FELIX Domestic short haired black and white puss Felix arrived at the Refuge in October 2008 and is very well behaved. He has an independent streak but would nibble when he is happy.