Byron Dog Rescue - CAWI

22/01/2025

BERTHA ADOPTION
3½-year-old desexed female Chocolate Labrador ‘Bertha’ is in need of a new home.

Bertha is one of Alfie’s pups (the 4½-year-old desexed male Chocolate Labrador who is also looking for a new home).

Bertha is a big sweet friendly girl. She is good with other dogs and great with children (although she is a bustling clumsy super-friendly knock-over hazard for small kiddies).

We would ideally love to rehome Bertha and Alfie together, as they have a long and very amiable bond. However, we are also interested in taking separate enquiries for either dog.

Please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 991003000889276

20/01/2025

Meet some of Byron Dog Rescue’s gorgeous doggo’s

14/01/2025

BERTIE UPDATE – SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED
Originally rescued from Sydney by Maggie, 9-year-old Pug x Beagle ‘Bertie’ had lived a harsh and traumatic life.

When Maggie brought him back to the Northern Rivers he was on a massive cocktail of anti-anxiety medications. Maggie provided Bertie with a safe, stable and loving home and slowly weaned him off ALL his meds. He became a happy and healthy boy. Well done Maggie!

Unfortunately she had not been informed about Bertie’s food aggression with other dogs, which made life difficult as she shared her property with her relative’s dog. After several incidents, Maggie felt heartbroken but was compelled to find Bertie a more suitable home. She enlisted our help.

We felt Bertie’s ideal new family would be looking to have a single dog only and preferably have some previous experience with the friendly, bright, loyal yet stubborn, independent and prey-driven Beagle.

Enter young Jo and her family who had formerly homed a Beagle and a Beagle cross. Bertie (who is normally very wary of strangers initially) had an instant and adorable connection with Jo – so lovely to witness. Jo is now taking full responsibility for Bertie but the whole family is supportive and continue to work with Bertie and his trauma-triggers.

Bertie is loving all the attention, love, numerous and adventurous walks and has become quite the adept and cheerful cafe-dog.

Yay for Bertie!! ♥️🐶♥️

07/01/2025

MERRI ADOPTION
7-month-old female Dingo x Staffy, ‘Merri’ is sadly looking for a new home due to the current callous tenancy laws in NSW.

Merri is a beautiful, high energy, very sweet natured girl. She is great with children and loves interacting with other dogs her size or smaller. She does need to gain more confidence around larger dogs as she currently displays some timidity, which can manifest as submissive and/or fleeing behaviours.

Merri is bright and is already learning a number of commands. She adores the beach and will happily hang with her family off-leash. She is strong and will need some leash-training.

Looking for a loyal, playful, energetic, easy maintenance companion or family dog? Please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 991001005602815

06/01/2025

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01/01/2025

ROMA (now BEANIE) UPDATE - SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED

Pamela and family kindly offered to foster teeny weeny 4mth-old male Chihuahua x ‘Roma’.

There was no surprise when the besotted family chose to adopt little (now) ‘Beanie’, whose huge, scintillating and impish personality won them over in no time.

Beanie is loving all the love, the fun, the walks, swims in the pool and his playdates 🐶🐶

Well done little man!! 🥰🥰

24/12/2024

Byron Dog Rescue (CAWI) wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you’re lucky enough to have a pooch by your side, take a moment to appreciate their unconditional love and loyalty this festive season. For those still looking for their perfect furry companion, we’re here to help connect you with a four-legged friend in need of a forever home. Thank you for supporting our rescue efforts—here’s to a joyful holiday and a pawsome 2025!

23/12/2024

JULIAS & SCOUT (now OLLY & OSCAR) UPDATE - SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED

Once again, huge thanks to Heidi from Heidi's Houndstays for fostering these two little cutesy sweet rascal Cavoodles.

Because Olly & Oscar were so beautifully bonded, we were super keen to rehome them together.

Maggie and partner, who had recently lost their dog to old age, took one look at them and roared down from near Bribie Island to meet them.

The boys now enjoy a luxurious and absolutely loved-up lifestyle with daily excursions to the beach where they run, swim, retrieve, dive and enjoy life to the full.

Now both 11-months old, little shy Oscar has gained so much confidence and the pair are now being crate-trained due to naughty destructive separation anxiety - "nothing I can't sort out" says besotted Maggie, after discovering the shredded sofa and xmas tree decorations scattered all over the house!

22/12/2024

LUNA the Wolfhound x Kelpie UPDATE - SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED

We are delighted to convey that the lovely ‘Luna’ who spent five months at our shelter, has found her ideal home with the lovely James.

James lives on acreage in the hinterland and is over the moon with Luna.

He says “I couldn’t wish for a better dog. She is incredibly loving and smart, with great recall. She has made life here so much lovelier and she is great and thoroughly enjoys our several kilometre long bike rides down to the creek each morning. Luna loves the adventure”.

We are so proud of you Luna and love you forever 🙌🥰

21/12/2024

PEACH ADOPTION
Petite ‘Peach’ is a 15-month-old desexed female Staffy x Cattle Dog (xx?).

Weighing in at only 12kgs, Peach is tiny for her breeds but in prime condition and health.

She is a serious little girl who takes on the role of companion-protector very earnestly. She literally bailed me up on our first meeting, but quickly warmed up enjoying some tickles and larking about. Due to her uncertainty and fear of strangers, which can result in some nippiness, we would not recommend Peach with small children or first-time dog owners.

She is playful with other dogs on the beach, walks well on-leash but can be a tad reactive on-leash when meeting other dogs. She obeys commands and always comes when called. She is also content when left at home alone.

If you’re looking for a luscious-looking, easy to maintain, cuddly, loyal and very loving companion who relishes a couple of walks a day (especially on the beach) and has impeccable ball chasing and returning skills, please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 900164004069860

21/12/2024

🐶 CODY ADOPTION 🐶
9-years-old in February; darling little Wire-Haired Jack Russell (x Foxy?) ‘Cody’ is looking for his new home.

Rescued from the pound, Cody has now been desexed, vaxed and flea/worm/tick treated. He is recovering beautifully in foster-care and is already keen to play and adventure.

He has lived through a hard life pretty unscathed, due to his street smarts and tough durable character. We would love to see him in a safe, caring and loving home where he will entertain you with his cheery and cheeky little personality.

Cody gets on famously with other dogs, enjoys a walk on-leash, loves a cuddle and to date, we’ve discovered nothing that fazes him.

For adoption enquiries, please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 991003001677552

19/12/2024

🙏 U R G E N T 🙏

JESS ADOPTION or FOSTER

4-year-old desexed female pure Australian Kelpie ‘Jess’ is running out of options. Currently, our shelter is full and we have no available foster-carers. To date, Jess has been a farm dog who has experience with gently running cattle.

Jess is an affectionate sweetheart. She would thrive with a dedicated companion who could provide her with some further training, and some lovin’ ‘n’ fun. She walks well on-leash and loves hanging out indoors with some creature comforts.

She is pretty obedient and comes when called. Socially, she is OK with other dogs, but she is definitely more of a people dog. She becomes possessive of her person and can lash out at other dogs if they steal some of her attention. For this reason she would be best suited to a one-dog household.

Can you help Jess? Please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 982126058255706

16/12/2024

MAEVE ADOPTION
This little beauty is a 2-year-old desexed female Red Heeler x Fox Terrier who we rescued from the pound.

As you can see from the photos, she is slight for her breeds; not that much bigger than the Basenji or the Cavoodle she is pictured with.

Maeve is a darling sweetie who gets on really well with other dogs, but will nip at them if she feels overwhelmed. Similarly, she will nip at humans if they frighten her, hence we wouldn’t recommend her for small children or anyone who is timid around dogs.

She is settling in beautifully at our open-air shelter but was initially plagued by anxiety and sadness after being abandoned at the pound.

Maeve is alert, bright, playful, affectionate and super loyal. Her new companion or family will mean everything to her and she will likely be an excellent protector. She will need ongoing training and adequate exercise/stimulation to keep her happy.

If you have a fenced yard and are a loving, competent and confident dog handler, please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 953010006417383

15/12/2024

JESS ADOPTION or FOSTER

4-year-old desexed female pure Australian Kelpie ‘Jess’ is running out of options. Currently, our shelter is full and we have no available foster-carers. To date, Jess has been a farm dog who has experience with gently running cattle.

Jess is an affectionate sweetheart. She would thrive with a dedicated companion who could provide her with some further training, and some lovin’ ‘n’ fun. She walks well on-leash and loves hanging out indoors with some creature comforts.

She is pretty obedient and comes when called. Socially, she is OK with other dogs, but she is definitely more of a people dog. She becomes possessive of her person and can lash out at other dogs if they steal some of her attention. For this reason she would be best suited to a one-dog household.

Can you help Jess? Please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 982126058255706

14/12/2024

NALAH ADOPTION
Little puppy ‘Nalah’ is a 10-week-old female Kelpie x German Shepherd.

The poor little darling has already experienced quite an eventful and horrifying time in her short life; born into an unwanted litter she was given away at 7/8-weeks to a person who shockingly but accidentally ran her over. Thankfully she was rushed to Billinudgel Vets who performed an array of x-rays mercifully discovering that she had sustained zero life-altering injuries. After being given away yet again, she has now been surrendered to BDR for appropriate rehoming. We have had her thoroughly checked over by Mullumbimby Vets who confirmed that she is in excellent health and condition.

Nalah is an absolute miracle girl with a sweet, playful and extremely good temperament. She will grow into an affectionate, loyal, clever, easily trainable and active dog.

Please only apply if you have sound dog experience and the time to put into training, exercising, socialising and hanging out with Nalah.

Contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 941000025766788

14/12/2024

MONTY ADOPTION
5-year-old desexed male Maremma ‘Monty’ is looking for his ideal new home after his owner sadly passed away.

Monty has been residing at our open-air shelter for over two weeks as he decompressed and slowly began to trust us and flaunt his sweet, playful yet typical Maremma personality – independent, dignified, somewhat aloof and alert.

Monty is particularly beautiful looking with his stunning coat and shimmering eyes. He has always been a pet (with little training) and has never been used as a guardian dog; however, he is definitely displaying his natural aptitude for guardianship over all the other shelter dogs.

If you are looking for a loyal and friendly Maremma who gets on with other dogs (he will assert himself as the alpha dog however)... and you live on property or a hobby farm, Monty will become your affectionate and devoted companion together with having a distinct inclination for guarding family, other pets and livestock. You will also need to be an experienced, patient and confident dog handler.

Please contact Shell on 0458461935.

MC: 900141000045441

01/12/2024

ROMA (now BEANIE) UPDATE - SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED

Pamela and family kindly offered to foster teeny weeny 4mth-old male Chihuahua x 'Roma'.

There was no surprise when the besotted family chose to adopt little (now) 'Beanie', whose huge, scintillating and impish personality won them over in no time.

Beanie is loving all the love, the fun, the walks, swims in the pool and his playdates 🐶🐶

Well done little man!! 🥰🥰

💖 ROMA ADOPTION 💖
UPDATE: As expected, little Roma has won the hearts of his foster-carers and is now on a 3-week trial adoption

14-week-old male Chihuahua x ‘Roma’ is looking for a new home.

For such a tiny CUTE bundle, Roma is chocka-block full of personality, spirit and cheekiness. Nothing seems to faze him. On arrival, he accompanied Angeji the Basenji to the beach where he pranced with confidence amongst some of the big dogs from our shelter who were having a day out with our new volunteers.

He then visited the shelter and again self-assuredly introduced himself to more enormous dogs. I really thought he’d be exhausted by the time I dropped him at his foster-carers home, but no, he continued to strut his stuff, chasing, retrieving and returning balls with absolute glee.

Roma is a fearless, very smart little man. He will need continuing socialisation, stimulation and training.

If you have the time, a very secure fenced yard and the wherewithal to guide this tiny bundle of plucky exuberance, please contact Shell on 0458461935.

24/11/2024

OPAL UPDATE – SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED
Big, beautiful, gentle Dalmatian x Amstaff ‘Opal’ had been residing at our open-air shelter for nearly nine months. When we rescued her she had been a serial escape-artist who simply hadn’t had her high energy needs met.

Little did we know however, that she had an inordinate fear of humans. It took us three months before we could even touch her!!

Slowly, slowly she began to share her unbelievably sweet and gentle character with us. She so beautifully mothered all the dogs who came to the shelter... and this is virtually unheard of... shared some of her meals with Luna the Wolfhound/Kelpie by dropping food at her feet.

We knew Opal would need a special, gentle and patient person with a safe and quiet home. When Barbara rang looking for a companion dog and mentioned her previous Dalmatian, we leapt at the opportunity to introduce Opal...

Barbara has been a blessing for Opal and with her exquisite patience, care and tenderness they have bonded beautifully. Opal shares Barbara’s bed with the resident pussycat and enjoys daily walks at the beach and near her home.

As Opals confidence grows, Barbara will introduce some more training, but in the meantime their camaraderie is brilliant and beguiling to behold.

THANK YOU Barbara for giving Opal the chance she needed 🙏🙌♥️ We are beyond thrilled.