Local pet rescuer Taylah Kolaric, owner of Lucy’s Lucky Tags and Dog Rescue, is urging the community to stay snake-aware after the sudden loss of her much-loved dog, Lola.
Lola, a five-year-old Boxer, was known for her joy, energy and the affectionate “Lola kisses” she offered to everyone she met.
Taylah said, “Her playful personality was infectious, and she had a natural talent for making people laugh with her silly antics.”
She also played an important role in Taylah’s rescue work.
“Lola was a valuable member of our LLT Dog Rescue team and made an incredible ‘foster-mum’ to our animals in care. From cleaning newborn babies who didn’t have a mum, to waking up the deaf pups to tell them we came home.”
Lola passed away on November 7 after a sudden encounter with a Taipan in the yard of her North Mackay home.
“We sadly lost Lola to a Taipan bite in North Mackay on the 7th of November, 2025. She will be sorely missed at home.”
Taylah hopes her experience reminds families to take simple precautions, even in tidy or well-maintained yards.
“Lola’s yard was clean from scrub, mowed regularly and Lola lived inside. She simply went out to use the bathroom and crossed paths with a Taipan passing through the yard.”
To help reduce risk during snake season, she encourages residents to stay alert and consider steps such as:
• Clearing tall grass and weeds
• Removing timber, rock, and debris piles
• Keeping lawns short
• Avoiding outdoor pet food
• Snake-avoidance training
• Avoiding dog walks at dawn and dusk
Taylah says staying snake-smart is a small but vital way to protect the pets we love.
Supporters who wish to assist the work of Lucy’s Lucky Tags and Dog Rescue can now donate their eligible 10-cent containers through any Containers for Change return point using Scheme ID C11660798. Direct donations can also be made via bank transfer to Lucy’s Lucky Tags and Dog Rescue, BSB 064 722, Account 10697243.
Local pet rescuer Taylah Kolaric is urging residents to stay snake-smart after losing her beloved dog Lola to a sudden Taipan bite in her North Mackay yard. Photos supplied
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