From Ben's New Family:
I thought that I’d let you know how Ben, the “lab x something-or-other” is getting on.
We collected Ben almost exactly 3 weeks ago from Titahi Bay – it seems like he has always been here. He has fitted in so very well with our 4 year old chocolate lab, Bjorn, and has instantly become part of our ever extending family.
He settled in almost straight away and, although he’s a typical pup sill, he is mostly very well behaved, especially when we are all out in the fields with the animals.
He has a great personality, very loving, very playful and very cheeky, but Bjorn keeps him pretty well in his place. The kids think he is just the best, he plays really well with them. His only fall from grace came last weekend when he proudly waltzed into the house carrying a pukeko that he’d killed down in one of the waterholes. Both he and Bjorn were wet and muddy so I guess they had both had a hand in the dirty deed :)
Antsy Pants the penguin was found on Titahi Bay beach in early January following a storm. He had been injured and was in pretty bad shape, and weighing just 513g. A very caring man found him and took him home. He contacted the Trust to ask for help and we put him in touch with Karin Wylie.
Karin nursed him back to full health and he was released in early February weighing 1100g
Donc
Orphaned at 4 or 5 days old, Donc was lucky to be rescued and the Animals SOS Trust has found him a lovely new home on a small farmlet where he will be hand-reared and very cared for.
We think he is just adorable!
Tyson
1yr old Male Border Collie
Tyson has been adopted by a family in Upper Hutt who were mourning the loss of their previous border collie.
Tyson now has plenty of room to run on a large property, and a new family to adore him. Sounds heavenly!
Dusty
When Tracey saw a scared little dog abandoned on the side of the motorway, she couldn't just pass her by as all the other motorists were doing, and when she pulled over it was as if Dusty (as she is now called) knew that she was being rescued and she practically jumped into the car. Tracey wasn't even sure that she wanted a dog at this stage, but when the previous owner couldn't be found she realised how fond she had become of Dusty and they are now inseparable. Let's call this one fate!
Missie
With her impeccable 'Bark Busters' training and wonderful personality Missie instantly won Raeleen's heart and has gone to live at Paraparaumu Beach. After an initial scuffle with the cat everyone is now great mates. Missie especially enjoys playing with the other dog in the family, 'Ebony' the black lab.
Murdoch
Vivienne Gordon of the Animals SOS Trust found Murdoch quite by chance while walking her dog. He had obviously left the nest too early and was in grave danger being unable to fly, so Vivienne bundled him up and took him straight to Karin who specialises in fostering and caring for abandoned or injured birds.
Murdoch has now been adopted by a human-family in Wanganui and has decided to give up life in the wild for domestic bliss.
Bing
Bing went looking for a new home when his pevious owners work started to take them overseas for long periods of time. We are delighted that Bing has gone to live on a farm in the Wairarapa where he can enjoy the wide open spaces and country air.
His new owners love him to bits!
Finn
Maureen had sworn she would never get another dog after she tragically lost her two beloved companions within weeks of each other. But then along came Finn who has won a special place in her heart and her home. Finn now enjoys many creature comforts, lounging the day away in his new bed beside a gas heater turned on solely for his comfort or gazing out at the panoramic views over Wellington harbour and from time to time exercising his "guard dog" bark (rather loud for such a small dog) to deter passing dogs and unwanted visitors. Sounds like he has settled right in as if he has always belonged there.
Esther
Rescued from squalor and neglect, Esther has now been give a new chance at life and love. We are so very pleased to report that Esther has been adopted by a wonderful couple in Upper Hutt who just adore cats and are determined to give Esther the attention she so desperately needs to learn to trust the world again. We are told that even after just a week in her new home, Esther has starting to relax a little and let her new parents stroke her without cowering away in fear, which is very encouraging. We couldn't have hoped for a better success story for Esther.
Judd
9 yr old kelpie cross
Judd was kindly boarded for us by a lovely lady in Manakau. She has fallen in love with Judd and has now given him a permanent home with her 2 other dogs, whom Judd is slowly getting used to.
Thanks to the time and effort Judd's new mum is putting in, he's having a great new life on a 10 acre block. Lucky boy!
Jed
10 yr old neutered lab cross
Jed has a fantastic new home and is very happy indeed. He sleeps in his new Mum and Dad's room at night and they say he has transformed their lives.
Well done Jed!
Olli
Olli used to be quite anti-social which we were very worried about until we realised he was in considerable pain from a nasty wound around his neck from having been kept tied up on a wire rope. Thankfully, now that his injuries are healing, he is much happier with the world at large and has made a comfortable home for himself with Trevor and Max (his new dog-brother). He still needs to brush up on his social skills but he is very smart and is learning fast.
Duke
Poor Duke hadn't had much joy in
his life until recently. It turned out that he was severely underweight
and had been kept tied up for most of his life. Thankfully, his previous
owners saw that
they could not carry on treating him like that and contacted the Trust
to find him a new home.
Duke is so grateful for the happy
life he now
leads with another dog playmate (see left) and a
wonderful loving family. Congratulations Duke!
Malcolm
Malcolm is just 4 years old and gorgeous in looks and personality. We can't imagine why anyone would want to harm him, but this is exactly what his previous owner was trying to do when he was rescued by someone caring enough to get involved and save him. Luckily he only spent a couple of days with the Trust before he was placed in a lovely caring home where all his love and affection will be reciprocated. It is the least Malcolm deserves after his terrible ordeal.
Sarah
Sarah is a woman of the world. Originally from Colorado, USA, she accompanied her owner to NZ when he moved, but was unable to go with him on the next move to Australia. Sarah got a special mention in a newspaper article in the Dominion Post which mentioned the work of the Trust and from that, we were contacted by a lovely lady who thought Sarah was just the perfect cat for her. Sarah now has permanent residency in New Zealand. We are so pleased she decided to stay and become a 'Kiwi'. She's even enjoying getting her tummy rubbed by her new Mum - the sign of a happy cat!
Holly
Holly's owner's deteriorating health unfortunately forced her to have to give Holly up. Luckily Zaminka Kennels in Te Horo did a fantastic job looking after Holly while we found an appropriate new home for her.
We are pleased to report Holly is on her way to a fabulous new life at Otaki Beach.
Phoebe
Fearless and famished - that's Phoebe. She has a big personality, and an equally big appetite. Sometimes though, she slows down long enough to give her new family a cuddle, and that makes it all worthwhile.
Phoebe's new mum Sarah has an after school job at a local vet clinic, so Phoebe really couldn't be in better hands.
Cindy
After much deliberation about whether or not to commit to a cat, Cindy finally wooed Richard's heart and is now living the life of a princess in her new home in Karori. From what we have heard she has managed to almost train Richard completely to her liking.
Jason
Jason has finally found a fabulous new home with Lisa, who rang the Trust in the New Year looking for a 'slightly older' dog she could love. It was love at first sight when they were introduced (maybe it was the fact Jason had a hat with his name on it that really clinched the deal - soooo cute!). We will be forever grateful to Alrona Kennels in Upper Hutt who had boarded Jason free of charge since December. Thanks to everyone who helped find Jason a home. We know he is going to be very happy.
Black & White Kittens
Two new kittens, one each for Nicholas and Patrick. It was love at first sight for both boys and kittens so we think this will be a very good match.
we have had to remove some of them from the site.