Success Stories

Rescue dogs and cats make the best companions! If you're not sure if a rescue dog or cat is for you, please read about the love and joy these lucky pets have brought to the kind families who have welcomed them into their lives.

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Kuta,    George,    Astra,    Ted

Kuta

Hi there, I just wanted to say thank you for our gorgeous dog. Kuta was one of Bella's pup the black Dane x. Kuta is one of the boys who we would say is a Dane x Ridgeback.

He is the most amazing dog, such a sook and bestest of friends with our baby. He is loving, affectionate and not so good at listening but strong willed and very talkitive!

I just wanted to say I think you do a great job helping dogs and puppies and there should be more people like yourself and the team in the world. We will be donating in the future when we are able to. Thank you again,  Alexis, Logan and Kuta.

George

George is a Bichon Frise x Teacup Poodle. George would have been a very expensive "designer dog" when obtained as a puppy from a breeder or pet shop. Nevertheless, he was dumped at the pound when the novelty wore off, approximately 18 months later.

But George's luck finally changed when Dog Rescue Newcastle rescued him from the pound. Soon, a lovely couple on the Gold Coast spotted his photo on our website and flew him up to join their family.

"Just to confirm we would like to keep George, he insists on staying! Thanks for finding him for us. Here is a picture of him with Lucy, our cat. Kind Regards, Nick and Barbara"

Astra

We just wanted to email you and let you know how our beautiful little girl Astra is going. We adopted Astra around the end of January 2010 and we are so happy she is a part of our family. It was a rocky start with her new big brother Saxon (our Ridgeback) as he would not have anything to do with her. But little Astra would not take no for an answer and pestered him into loving her. Now the two of them play all day (even when Saxon does not want to) and share a bed inside and out. Astra has her own bed but would much rather cuddle up to Saxon.

Astra is a beautiful loving little girl who has settled into our family, she loves lots and lots of pats, cuddles, getting a brush and being near everybody. She especially enjoys going on her afternoon walks and on weekends a special treat is to play at the beach or park. Astra is not fussy about her food unlike her big brother and gets bones and treats when she is good which is most of the time. She is a very smart little girl who aced puppy school and learnt lots of tricks which she pulls out for treats.

We are very happy that we were able to give Astra a loving home and hope that other people will consider doing the same. Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things, you get a loving member of the family who you loveloves you back. from Mick, Di, Saxon & Astra

Ted

We adopted Sam from foster carer Ray about 3-4 months ago and he's been coming along in leaps and bounds. We brought him home to Mosman and renamed him Ted which he took to very quickly. He's been a constant surprise with the way he learns so quickly and of course how trusting he is of us. He bonded to us very quickly and has been excellent at making sure we go on our daily walks and engage in plenty of squeaky toy games of an evening. He's recently learnt the joy of going to the beach and has also taken up football on the weekends which has seriously impressed my partner!

I'm sure he had a loving family before he came to us because he is such a joy to have around and is so socialble with people and dogs. He's made so many friends at the dog park and has become quite skilled at getting them all to join him in a game of mud wrestling.

I have had so many people ask me where I got my beautiful dog from and I've told them all to hop on your website. We are absolutely in love with him and I can't thank you enough for helping us connect with Sam. I've attached some pictures for you and I've placed a small donation in your account to go towards Elly's surgery. We'll be wishing her all the best. Thanks again, Deb, Wal and Ted  

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