Sweet Pea Animal Rescue

26/08/2024

🔥 🔥 Tonight we will be burning off at 5 Sweet Pea Road, Forster 2428 - Sweet Pea Animal Rescue and Sweet Pea Animal Hospital. 🔥🔥

We have burn approval and have advised the fire brigade and authorities.

Please don’t be concerned if you see smoke. All rescue critters and humans are safe and sound! 🥰

22/08/2024

💜🩵💜 T I M O N - STILL WAITING FOR A HOME 😢 🩵💜🩵

This darling little boy was brought to us as a “stray” on the 7th of February, at around 3 months of age. At the same time we received two other puppies found in the same area, who we believe were Timon’s siblings.

We don’t really think any of them were strays. We think they were bred irresponsibly and weren’t able to be contained and/or were given to people unable to care for them. It is such a shame and so sad for these darling little puppies.

Timon’s sister Tallulah, found her forever home quickly. His handsome brother, Ti Amo, waited a bit longer but also found his wonderful home back in May. For reasons inexplicable to us this precious, sweet, amiable, easy going, affectionate, and playful young man is STILL AWAITING his forever home.

Timon is now 9 months old and has spent two thirds of his life so far in our shelter - that’s 196 days. Way too long for any doggy to be in care, let alone a puppy! 😢

We would be so grateful to you all if you would SHARE Timon’s post, and help us find him the most wonderful forever home EVER! We know it’s out there, and that the planets just haven’t aligned yet. But we’re really wishing they would hurry up and do so!

PLEASE SHARE Timon’s post and please spread the word amongst your families and friends. Let’s get this gorgeous little guy into a loving home as soon as we can! 🩵💜

11/08/2024

Update: Zeuss is safe with his owner.

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ F O U N D @ S T O C K L A N D ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️

We are told this doggo was found running around the Stockland car park 🅿️ at 6:00 am this morning.

Someone tied him up at the doggy waiting area at Stockland, and a “Good Samaritan” brought him out to Sweet Pea for us to take care of him - on a Sunday. 🥴

Our facilities are always at and beyond capacity, so taking in stray doggies (let alone entire males), really puts a strain on our resources and the well being of our team and our rescue animals.

Some owners need to be a lot more responsible than they are. And stray doggies need to go to the pound, so that the owners can be accountable for their own pets.

We will scan this boy and check the Pet Registry as soon as we are able, and will try to locate the owner.

10/08/2024

💜💚 Today at Bunnings, our Superstar Volunteer team ⭐️ Rose, Kerrie, Blaze, Ebony, Cassie, Cam, Gill, & Jason! Along with our beautiful rescue doggies Bo, Diesel, Polly, and Pippin - accompanied by her wonderful foster dad, John. .

Please drop by and say hello and pick up one of our fab new merch pieces while you’re at it! 😁

09/08/2024

💜💚 Our amazing team of volunteers are down at Bunnings now with our beautiful and much loved rescue doggies Timon & Polly 💚💜

Drop in and say hello 👋😁

07/08/2024

Come and meet some of our wonderful rescue dogs 🐶 at Bunnings "Stores for Paws" in Forster from Friday, August 9, to Sunday, August 11.

Our amazing rescue team will be in store at the following times:
- Friday: 10am to 1pm
- Saturday: 10am to 2pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 2pm

We will also have some new merchandise available for purchase🙌. All proceeds will go towards caring for our adorable rescue animals. 🐾

If you have been considering adoption or fostering, want to learn more about our work, or just want to say hello and spend some time with our rescue doggies, then please come and visit us! 😊

03/08/2024

🖤🤍🖤 HAPPY UPDATE 😄 PEPSI (AKA LEXI) 🤍🖤🤍

This sweet girl came into our care in March 2023 from Taree Pound. She had been reported to Rangers as roaming for a few days before she was eventually picked up. The morning after she arrived at the pound, she was found standing in a literal puddle of blood, haemorrhaging from her nose. She was immediately taken to the vet, where it was diagnosed she had likely ingested rat bait. Council contacted us, and she came to us the next day under Duty of Care. Her owner, who was contacted prior to and following her impoundment, was not interested in having her treated or reclaiming her from the pound. 😢

In August, Pepsi, now Lexi, was adopted by her wonderful mum, Emma. We accommodated a delayed adoption, as Emma had already planned a trip back home to the UK. We were more than willing to do this for the right home for our much-loved Pepsi girl. Emma made multiple trips from Sydney to Sweet Pea to visit and spend time with Pepsi before returning home to the UK.

The first few months in her new home were challenging for Emma and Lexi (Pepsi). The transition from Taree “street” dog to city “apartment” dog was pretty extreme! Emma is an active outdoors person who works from home and has a beautiful big patio. She put enormous effort and time into giving Lexi the best possible chance of adjusting to her new home. Lexi received one-on-one professional training, group training, and plenty of additional training with Emma. Under the guidance of her wonderful mum she even received an Award for Best Recall in her class!! 🥹

Emma's commitment to providing Lexi with all the support she needs, has been constant. The video in the forest below in comments is a testament to that! Lexi is the perfect example of how much difference a committed owner can make to the life of a doggy. Had she remained where she was in Taree, she would not have survived. In her home with Emma, not only is she alive and well, but she is living a life full of fun and love, where she receives all the stimulation she needs to feel content and fulfilled, and with boundaries to ensure she feels secure and confident. This is an ideal scenario for an oh-so-sweet doggy who deserves only the best! ☺️

Thank you, Emma, from the bottom of our hearts for giving Lexi all that she needs to live a full, happy, and healthy life - plus some!! ❤️🙏

28/07/2024

💔 Our special boy, Bo Jangles "Bo", is still waiting for his forever home😪.

Mr Bo Jangles arrived to us, skin and bone, at the end of December 2023, at around 6 months of age. He has now been in care at the rescue for more than half his life🥺.

Watch Bo show off his loving and adorable personality in this special video story, made by one of our amazing volunteers, Cassie 🥰.

To read more about Bo or to apply to adopt him (go on, you know you want to!), please visit the following link:
https://www.sweetpeaanimalrescue.com.au/adoptions/dogs/adults/bo

26/07/2024

Update: Teddy has found his forever home! ❤️

🧸ADOPT ME 💛🧸💛 TEDDY🧸

Meet Teddy, a handsome and loving boy, who is almost 18 months old. He loves exploring 🐾, walkies🚶, food 🤤 and cuddles! 🥰

Teddy is waiting for the perfect forever home, so that he can shower his new family with love and loyal companionship. To read more about Teddy's personality and how he might fit in to your family, please visit his bio below 👇

https://www.sweetpeaanimalrescue.com.au/adoptions/dogs/adults/teddy

➡️Teddy is a French Bulldog and will need a home that is aware of the special care requirements for brachycephalic breeds.

🧸To apply to adopt Teddy, please visit the link to his bio and complete a dog application questionnaire 🙏

22/07/2024

😋💙 TIMON - YUMMY ENRICHMENT 💙😋

This morning the gutters in our shed were being cleaned out. Timon was a bit anxious having someone stomping around on the roof of his enclosure, so we made up a quick peanut 🥜 butter 🧈 frisbee 🥏 for him and he was happy as Larry! 😁

Timon has been in our care since he was just a little puppy. As you can see, he is a big puppy now! But still only a puppy 🥺. He is such a sweet boy, always happy, never any trouble, gets along with all the other doggies and has recently been enjoying some outings to soccer games and social walks ☺️. He is an absolute delight! We all love him to bits! ❤️

17/07/2024

🖤🏴‍☠️Long John Silver 🏴‍☠️ Adoption Update🏴‍☠️🖤

Our beautiful one-eyed boy has well and truly landed on his paws with his new Mum and Dad! Long John has been with his new family since May and they can't imagine life without him now.
He is a blanket stealer, an avid explorer, loves a chat and most importantly - he made his first batch of biscuits the other day!!

We are so happy for all of them - THANK YOU for giving this precious boy, the best and most loving home.

Seeing the new lives of the animals that we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome, is why we do what we do!

15/07/2024

💫🍄🧚‍♀️Meet Pixie 🧚‍♀️🍄💫

Pixie was dumped at our gate one night in February, along with her two very young kittens. She is still so young herself, currently at only just over 1️⃣ year old. To have already had a litter and then to be abandoned, is heart-breaking 💔

Princess Pixie is happy, healthy and patiently waiting for her forever family! To read more about her or to fill in an application form, please visit her bio at the link below:
https://www.sweetpeaanimalrescue.com.au/adoptions/cats/adults/pixie

12/07/2024

💙Bo's favourite time of day is his time in the play yard! He loves cuddles and chasing a ball, both perfect activities for a big yard!💙

🚀Bo's fast facts:
Days in care: 192
Weight on arrival: 20.4kg
Current weight: 39.6kg
Favourite food: Peanut Butter
Favourite game: Fetch
Favourite activity: Cuddles/leaning on legs

To read more about Bo or to apply to adopt him, visit his profile on our website - https://www.sweetpeaanimalrescue.com.au/adoptions/dogs/adults/bo

Let's find this handsome boy a home!

11/07/2024

🟣🟪 JACK 🟪🟣ADOPTION UPDATE🟣🟪

The gorgeous Jack, who came in as a stray in November 2023, has now been in his forever home for 4 months!
His paw-rents Will and Caitlin welcomed him with open arms into their family and have worked so hard since, to help Jack adjust to life as a doggy with a home.
Jack required some ongoing behaviour training that Will and Caitlin committed to, no questions asked. This has given Jack a new lease on life and he is now so much more comfortable in situations that used to frighten him.
He now regularly goes in for baths and nail trims, makes new friends and best of all - gets to snuggle on the couch at the end of the day with his beloved humans.

We could not have wished to find a better forever family for this gorgeous boy! We are forever grateful to them for giving Jack such a loving and supportive home - something that every animal deserves.

07/07/2024

🎸🎤 ZEPPELIN 🎤🎸

All🔟of Zeppelin's siblings have been adopted and we can't fathom why he is still here with us! This sweet boy is now almost 6️⃣ months old and still waiting for his new family to take him home.

🎤Zeppelin at a glance:
😻Loves kids
😻Playful
😻Affectionate
😻Confident
😻Adorable!!
😻Desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and up to date with all parasitic preventatives.

Please SHARE this post to help Zeppelin find his forever family! Video taken 7 July in comments ❤️.

05/07/2024

🩷Polly is now ready to find her forever family!!🩷

Our beautiful Polly pocket deserves to live her best puppy life - full of love, playtime and the safety of her own home. If you think she would make the perfect addition to your family, please complete an adoption questionnaire today 🩷

To help Polly have the best chance at finding her perfect forever family, please SHARE this post for her! 🙏

Let us introduce you to the lovely Polly - an adorable young lady, who is filled with love and happiness. Polly is approximately 7 months old and is the canine embodiment of a ray of sunshine!

02/07/2024

Update: Obi has been reunited with his owner. Thank you to all who cared and shared! We ou guys are amazing! xx

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ F O U N D ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️

This sweet doggie is Obi. He was found today running around the Beach St, Tuncurry area near the dog park. He is microchipped but so far his owners are uncontactable.

If you know Obi or know who his owners are, please let us know. Otherwise, PLEASE SHARE his post so we can help to get him home ASAP.

The last thing anyone needs, least of all Obi, is for another doggy to be impounded. ☹️

Thank you 🙏

30/06/2024

❤️ Our darling Eadie girl has finally found herself in the most wonderful foster home! ❤️ And we are so excited for her! 🎉
Eadie arrived in our care on 26 July 2023 (yes, almost a whole year ago!) from Taree Pound. She was found wandering the streets, apparently having recently had pups and in pretty poor physical condition.
She is such a sweet girl, and has won all of our hearts with her loving and affectionate personality, and playfulness.
Nick is one of our doggie volunteers at Sweet Pea - he and his lovely partner Amanda opened their hearts and home to Eadie some weeks back now, and she is loving life!
Of course we are crossing our fingers that this foster home becomes Eadie’s Forever Home. Please cross yours too!! 🤞
A huge thank you to Amanda & Nick for the wonderful work they are doing with Eadie! ❤️🐾

29/06/2024

💜 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR APPEAL 🐾

PLEASE HELP US CONTINUE TO HELP THEM. 🙏

Tomorrow is 30 June and marks the final opportunity to gain a tax deduction this year by donating to the care of the precious rescue animals at Sweet Pea Animal Rescue.

The most beneficial way of donating is by direct bank transfer. As a Registered Charity and a Tax Deductible Gift Recipient, we are more than happy to provide you with a Tax Invoice.

Bank Account details:
NAME - Sweet Pea Animal Rescue Ltd
BSB - 032 543
ACC - 273829

Please email us at: [email protected] to request a Tax Invoice.

Thank you on behalf of all our beautiful rescue animals.

18/06/2024

We had two beautiful big handsome boys surrendered to us by their owners in the past 6 months. You may remember them - ❤️Zane & Buddy❤️.

Zane had a rough start to life, and was then abandoned in the home that he once shared with his family. He spent some months in a small courtyard alone, with random visits and feeds. We presume that he didn’t receive the attention, exercise, training or stimulation that he needed, as he was a repeat escapee offender. But by all accounts, he was friendly with both humans and other doggos.

Buddy, was surrendered when his owner had to move house and couldn’t take him. By his owners account Buddy also missed out on vital training and socialisation. He was so strong that his owner wouldn’t walk him during the day, just short walks at night. He was so excited to see other people and dogs, that his owner couldn’t hold him back. This scared people and so Buddy was never actually given the opportunity to meet other people or dogs.

Both doggies went to foster homes, Zane did so well initially but then his behaviour began to change. Buddy was unmanageable because of his strength and lack of training.

Both boys are now spending time at Australian Pet Boarding and K9 Training Centre and are both excelling. Zane had a challenging start as he is extremely fearful in a caged/kennel type environment but he eventually learnt that he could trust the amazing team at the training centre. Buddy has done pretty well from the get go - once he stopped charging everyone in excitement!!

This is an expensive investment for our rescue but we believe wholeheartedly that these two beautiful boys deserve the opportunity to live the happy, well adjusted, and loving lives they should have had from the beginning.

Please jump on the Australian Pet Boarding and K9 Training Centre page to follow the journey of our two very special and much loved doggies - Zane ❤️ & Buddy ❤️.

14/06/2024

💚💜 Vacant volunteer positions 💜💚

🙏 We currently have a few shifts that we need to fill, to assist our hard-working and amazing doggie care volunteer team! 🙏
With the number of animals being surrendered to pounds and rescues increasing, we need volunteers now more than ever! More people on our team, means more animals saved 🐾💜

Vacant shifts:
1️⃣Monday 3pm-5pm
2️⃣Wednesday 3pm-5pm
3️⃣Thursday 3pm-5pm
4️⃣Friday 3pm-5pm
5️⃣Saturday 8am-10am
6️⃣Saturday 3pm-5pm

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and are able to commit to a weekly shift at one of these times, please get in touch!
⌨️ Email us at [email protected] and we will arrange for you to come in for training ✅️

14/06/2024

👑Princess Polly👑 and 🤵‍♂️Dashing Diesel🤵‍♂️

We have been so excited to introduce you, to our two new arrivals that we have recently taken under our wing! Diesel and Polly were rescued from the local Midcoast Council pound, where they had both completed their impound time and were never claimed by their owners.

🥰They both have such affectionate, loving natures and we are so excited to be getting to know them better! To say we are in love already, is an understatement!🥰

⏰Diesel and Polly will be available for adoption soon! They still need to be assessed to know what type of home will suit them best and have all their vet work completed.

07/06/2024

🥳 It's almost the long weekend! Wiggle your way through the rest of your Friday, just like Beckie! 🥳

P.s if you love walks, you'll love this girl. Check out her profile on our website - https://www.sweetpeaanimalrescue.com.au/adoptions/dogs/adults/beckie

03/06/2024

Update: Our darling Zane has had a positive turn and despite his fears and cruel & volatile past, he is making head way and will stay on at the board and train facility he is at. This is wonderful news and if he can overcome his fear of being confined and being hurt, then he has a much better chance of a bright, happy and well adjusted future..

‼️‼️ URGENT ASSISTANCE REQUIRED ‼️‼️

We are seeking urgent help for Zane 💜 in the shape of a temporary foster home, while he undergoes training and assessment.
Zane does not cope well in a shelter or boarding type environment. He becomes fearful and reactive toward people. Prior to being in this kind of environment he had rarely shown any kind of reactivity but sadly this behaviour has progressed.
Zane has a beautiful and gentle nature underneath his fear. The photos below are of him in his foster home where his behaviour was initially perfect, and where he was revelling in the love and attention he was receiving. Unfortunately, following a few stays at Sweet Pea and a boarding facility, his demeanour has changed significantly.
He needs someone who has experience with large dogs, behavioural issues and can spend time exercising him and showing him love and affection.
We will arrange for an experienced trainer to come to your home and train Zane (and you), to help this beautiful boy overcome his fear based behaviour.
If you feel that you are equipped to help Zane, please message us here with your contact phone number. Thank you 🙏 and please cross your fingers for our precious boy 🤞

31/05/2024

🩷 Our gorgeous, Bella is on the lookout for her forever home! Despite her young age, she has been an amazing mum to her first (and only!) litter of kittens. Now it is her turn to live like a kitten in a safe, loving forever home! 🩷

Meet Bella, our playful and smoochy queen! She is more than just a cat; she is a loving companion looking for someone to share her warmth and affection with.

27/05/2024

💜Sweet Pea Animal Rescue has been officially rehoming abandoned and unwanted pets since 2016. We have never seen things as bad as they are right now – the number of precious animals being surrendered and abandoned is unmanageable. Rescue organisations, pounds, and shelters are struggling financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally to save as many lives as possible. It is an uphill battle. 😢

Now, more than ever, we need the help of our communities to help us manage the situation. Sweet Pea Animal Rescue is seeking expressions of interest in the following areas. Some of these roles are hands-on within our facility, working directly with our rescue animals and infrastructure, while others can be performed remotely. All roles are voluntary 😇. Each role will require commitment and alignment with the core values of our organisation – the kind, respectful, and compassionate treatment of all animals; to creating a world where abandoned, mistreated, and homeless animals do not exist; a world where all animals feel safe, valued, and loved 🐾❤️.

The roles:
🟪Feeding, exercising, and cleaning the housing of our rescue dogs and cats.
🟩Providing enrichment to our rescue dogs and cats – brushing, petting, playing, reading, bathing, etc.
🟪Foster Care Co-Ordinator
🟩Social Media Management
🟪Website Management
🟩Photographer
🟪Training Co-Ordinator
🟩Fundraising Co-Ordinator
🟪Events Organiser
🟩Maintenance and Cleaning of facilities
🟪Receiving and Processing Adoption Applications
🟩Receiving and Processing Surrender Applications

Please email [email protected] with the subject line Volunteer Expression of Interest, and include in your email: the role/s that interest you, what skills or experience you can bring to the role, your availability, and any other pertinent information. Thank you from all of us at the Sweet Pea Animal Rescue Team 😊 xx

24/05/2024

🩵🩷 Could we have planned this photo any better if we tried!? 🩷🩵

These four adorable kitty cats are only 4 months old and were born in our care, after their heavily pregnant mum was dumped down the road from us, only days before giving birth.
We don't even want to imagine what life these babies would have had if they were born in the bush.

Thankfully, they are safe and are eagerly waiting for their new families! Watching their brothers and sisters go to their new homes this week has been hard for them 😿

If you have been on the lookout for an adorable addition to your family, then look no further!
Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Zeppelin and Billy can't wait to meet you!
Please email [email protected] if you would like to adopt one of these cuties 🩵🩷

10/05/2024

🍄 Lady Gaga wishes you all a magic weekend! 😘

This stunning little kitty 🐈‍⬛ is part of a pretty cool crew of 11 kittens born here at Sweet Pea Animal Rescue.
Two heavily pregnant kitty cats, Roxy & Bella, only kittens themselves, were dumped in a cardboard box 📦 further along Sweet Pea Road on a stinking hot Sunday earlier in the year.
After days of trying to recapture them (doesn’t take a genius to work out who the victor would be between a taped cardboard box and two cats!! 🙄), the two young mamas finally succumbed and quickly settled into life at Sweet Pea. Only a couple of weeks later we welcomed Lady Gaga and her gorgeous gang into the world!
All 13 kitty cats are busy lighting up our lives while they await their forever homes! 😍
Check them all out here ⬇️
https://www.petrescue.com.au/groups/11210
And have a magic weekend! 🍄

30/04/2024

⭐️ We would like to take this opportunity to share a heartfelt Thank You with Allan Peebles who has been a valued volunteer with us since May 2022. 💜
Allan worked his last shift with us on Saturday and has seen many of our rescue doggies come and go during his time volunteering at Sweet Pea. He has always shown them love, compassion, and affection, taking the time and making the effort to spend valuable one on one time interacting with them and keeping them company.
Allan has a heart of gold and will be sorely missed by all of us at Sweet Pea. Especially the doggies! 😢
Thank you, Allan, for being a valued member of our volunteer rescue team - for always showing up, rain, hail, mozzies, or shine, and for always showing so much love for the doggies. You are amazing!
We wish you all the best and hope there is lots of travel on the horizon for you! From all of us at Sweet Pea Animal Rescue! xx

28/04/2024

📸Is this my good side, or this one? I can do a blue steel too 😉📸

💜Picture-perfect Pippin is STILL on the lookout for her perfect forever home!💜

Pippin loves to play, zoom, sniff and cuddle - the list could go on forever! After being presumably dumped near Green Point back in January, Pippin has been very busy enriching the lives of all who meet her and charming her way into all of our hearts! As much as we love this sweet, affectionate girl, it is definitely time for her to live out her happily ever after with a family who will love her unconditionally.

Pippin's adoption fee is now $450 - she is desexed, microchipped, fully vaccinated and kept up to date with regular flea, tick and worming treatments.

If you are looking for the perfect addition to your family - could Pippin be the one?
Read more about Pippin in her bio on PetRescue below 👇👇👇
https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1023538