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 deploy trained guardian animals which protect livestock.
Secondly, help orphaned dingo pups with rehabilitation and finding forever homes.
Thirdly, work with governments and community to change legislation and spread awareness
Jibiny’s Story
Jibiny was found in a drain by members of the public in Lismore. They had been throwing food out because they could not get close enough to him. We were asked to come and rescue him before authorities arrived. The original dog rescue group gave us permission to remove him out of the drain and adopt him. We later learned that Jibiny had been dumped by his previous carer. He has been living at Black Dingo Alliance ever since.
Meet Our Rescued Dingoes
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Jalu & brother Gundji
Jalu and his brother Gundji were reported by the public as dumped puppies. A member of the public caught Gundji and handed him into a vet. As they were orprhaned Jalu was later rescued and taken into care.
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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.
