Farmers are being forced to surrender their dogs to shelters in Brisbane as drought conditions worsen.
Natalie Haddock from Brisbane’s Eavings rescue says the organisation has seen a recent influx of working dog breeds, and that farmers don’t have the money to feed or water their pets anymore.
"We're seeing people who usually wouldn't [surrender their dogs] having to because they're destocking their properties as there is nothing for them," Ms Haddock said.
Ms Haddock says the animals are being fostered out to loving families across the city.