Sweet Paws Dog Rescue Inc

18/02/2025

Our two precious bonded Chi’s Izzy and Chase had their monthly spa day courtesy of Mandi and her amazing team of groomers at Dashing Designer Dogs Mornington last week.

Thank you (again)!! for all you do for us lovely ladies, we really do appreciate it ♥️

17/02/2025

Yesterday we welcomed Eva, a 6 yr old Poodle whose Mum has sadly been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Eva has a few health issues that we are aware of, she’ll be fully assessed by our vets in the coming days when we’ll have more details on her condition.

Please welcome Eva 🌸

16/02/2025

Millie has found her forever home with her foster parents!

Congratulations to all three on a perfect match, we couldn’t be any happier for them ♥️

14/02/2025

Thank you to Tania at T's Dog Coats for making and donating these beautiful Wrap Coats; we’ll be selling these along with our other items at our upcoming fundraiser in April.

We hope you’ll pop the date in your diary…..♥️

13/02/2025

We have a jogger stroller.

And a path stroller.

We have a stroller that fits in the car which Is lightweight enough to be used for days when it’s too hot to walk the hour round trip to the dog park, but we can load the gang up allowing the younger ones to have a run, and the tiny ones and poorly ones to still get out of the house with the occasional pit stop at each bush/tree/blade of grass!

This morning at 8am it was already 26c, too hot for Fred (Shih Tzu) to be able to walk too far…..

So in the car we went with the super 7 in tow!

Poppy is happy to just take everything in her stride as she watches from her carriage, allowing our precious one to enjoy the start of another day 🌸

12/02/2025

Our sweet and gentle Pippa is ready for her next adventure in life 💖

Meet Pippa, a sweet and gentle soul weighing just 4 kg with lots of love to give. At 5 years old, she effortlessly gets on with other dogs and forms playful bonds with them. Even though she's...

11/02/2025

A middle-aged woman peeks into her kennel. She smiles. She wags her tail. Maybe she will adopt her she’s thinking.

Then she walks away.

Par for the course. Everyone who peeks into her kennel usually walks away. Nobody wants an old dog. At this shelter, everyone adopts young dogs who can’t control their bladders. Humans want puppies. Not geriatrics.

If only humans could understand canine language, she would’ve told the lady all about herself and what a good girl she is. It’s a shame that humans don’t speak Dog.

She’s not sure how she ended up in this place. Once she had a family. But they didn’t want her. So they left her here. She waited for them to come back, staring out her kennel door. But her owners were done with her.

That was a lifetime ago. Since then, she’s been stuck in this loud room of kennels with dogs who cry all day long.

She’s overheard the humans’ remarks about her. “How old is that dog?” they ask, pointing at her. “She looks kind of grey.” “Mummy, I don’t want an old dog.” “Poor old girl, nobody’s gonna want an elderly dog.”

Elderly. Who would want an elderly dog? The worst part is, it’s been so long since she’s been touched. When you’re a puppy everyone showers you with affection. They’re always touching you. But when you’re an old dog, they just ignore you.

She wishes she could tell the humans what a good dog she is, tell them about all her skills. Being old has its advantages. For starters, she can hold her bladder! She knows how to watch TV, she knows how to cuddle, how to be patient, she knows how to fend off dangerous postmen.

But it doesn’t matter. This kennel is life now. She knows that one day she will be led to the back room with the doctor, like all the other old dogs. And that will be the end.

The door to her cellblock opens. The place comes unglued with barking dogs.

She can see a little girl. She’s cute. She looks around for a few minutes. Surprisingly, she stops in front of her cage.

She says, “What’s this one’s name?”

“We don’t know,” says the woman employee.

“You don’t know her name?”

“We get a lotta dogs without names, honey.”

The girl approaches the kennel. She doesn’t bother standing. Why waste your energy? You see one kid, you've seen them all. She’s not going to adopt her. She’ll end up adopting a rambunctious Labrador-mix.

The child reaches through the bars. “Come here, girl,” she says.

She doesn’t move. She seems sweet enough, sure, but she’s no dummy. This is the same old song and dance. They pet you. Then they figure out you’re an elderly dog, and they keep moving.

“Let’s go, sweetie,” says the girl’s mother. “Let’s go look at the puppies.”

“But I want to pet her.”

A long pause. The woman says, “But don’t you wanna see the younger dogs?”

“Please?”

The cage door opens. This gets her attention. Namely, because her cage door NEVER opens.

The little girl steps in. She’s on her feet now. She’s nervous. Panting. Heart beating fast. Who is this child and what does she want?

She reaches her hand outward. She comes close. She rests her palm on her forehead. The child rubs her fur. And she doesn’t just rub her, she hugs her.

“You’re not too old,” the girl whispers.

Before she realizes what’s happening, the employee places a leash on her and leads her out of the kennel. They are parading her down the aisle. She’s leaving this dreadful place.

Can it be? Is this for real? Or is this a cruel joke?

All the dogs are screaming as she walks by.

In a few minutes, it's official. The little girl signs a stack of papers then takes her home. She names her Jackie. She gives her a brand new world. She even lets her sleep in her bed.

It all happens so fast that it still seems like some kind of elaborate fantasy. Yesterday; death row. Today; Buckingham Palace.

Sometimes, late at night, when she sleeps beside her, she still can’t get over how beautiful her rescuer is. This girl who makes waking up each morning worthwhile.

This 10-year-old child, who makes her feel as though she had a purpose in the world. Who taught her how to appreciate being alive. Oh, if this kid only knew what she had done by choosing her. If only she knew that she had saved her life. If she knew the devotion she felt. If she only knew how much she loved her.

It really is a shame more humans don’t speak Dog ♥️

*Cindy-Lou x

08/02/2025

Last week we had some scorching weather, Pippa and her foster family certainly had the right idea of keeping cool in the pool!

With a groom booked in in the next couple of days, our little Pips will soon be on the lookout for her new place to call home 💛

08/02/2025

You can check which company your pets microchip is registered to by going to the website https://petaddress.com.au/ and search using your pets microchip number.

If you are unsure what your pets microchip number is you can call in to your local vets for a microchip scan.

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT MICROCHIPS
We have heard rumblings for the last few months that Home Safe ID, who are a microchipping company, have closed down (or are closing down). Petaddress is no longer dealing with them.

We have not been able to contact them vis email or phone.

If your dog/pets are registered with them you will need to change to another company, as they will no longer be able to see your details when scanned if your pets are lost etc.

Now is a good time to check where your pet's chip details are held or get your pet microchipped.

To find out where your chip details are held you can go to www.petaddress.com.au

You can change to either Central Animal Records (CAR) for a fee of $12 or to AAR Australasia Animal Registry.

Central Animal Registry http://www.car.com.au
ph 03 9706 3187

Australasian Animal Registry http://www.aar.org.au
ph 02 9704 1450

Petsafe www.petsafe.com.au
ph 02 8850 6800

Global Micro Animal Registry www.globalmicro.com.au
ph 02 8338 9063

Please check, even if your dog's details are registered with your council, if your dog manages to go out of the council area, the chip will most likely not be traceable.

08/02/2025

Millie had another six teeth extracted yesterday. Her life of eating a sugary diet of fairy bread has had dire consequences on poor Millie’s oral health, with only 6 teeth remaining and still only 8 yrs old, it looks as though Millie will probably need further dental work in the not too distant future.

She’s also got a yeast infection in and around her front paws so foster mum Cassie is on to that with some medicated bathing.

She had a good sleep overnight and has resumed her love of eating from the off! 🌟

07/02/2025

Our little precious Izzy has another bout of an upper respiratory virus.

We’ve started her on a course of antibiotics and a short course of prednisolone which we hope will make her feel better soon.

Get well soon sweetheart ♥️

06/02/2025

Lolly has come on in leaps and bounds and is ready for the next step of her journey to finding her new family.

She’ll need someone with lots of patience, understanding and bucket loads of love as she continues to navigate this big wide world that she’d been denied 🌸

Meet Lolly, a sweet and gentle dog with a beautiful soul. She's looking for a loving home that understands her need for companionship and patience as she blossoms into her best self. Lolly thrives...

04/02/2025

If you’re looking for dog harnesses from a small business owner you honestly will love the range of matching options from leads/collars/poop bag holders and wrap vest harnesses from Ash at Eastside Style Co.

Ash was super kind to visit us at home with a free supply of her beautiful dog walking collection in an array of amazing vibrant colours.

They fit our two models perfectly, how cute do Chase and Izzy look!

Ash also had some great ideas to share with us in regards to fundraising (watch this space)! and is happy to help out with suggestions and tips for our ‘never updated’! Instagram page!!

Please head over to her business page and give her a follow, Ash has just not long started her own business so we’d love to help her out and again thank her for the support ♥️💛

02/02/2025

I’m not sure how the BBQ team coped in 40c heat yesterday, but they did us proud!

Taking home a $2000 profit we can’t thank them enough for their hard work and commitment to our dogs in care.

We’d like to give a shout out to the BBQ crew, and our suppliers and hosts - we appreciate it, each and every one of you.

Sean, Mike, Bren, Carole, Kath, Richard and Judith, great job guys and gals!

To our regular suppliers:
Lindens Fresh Mornington
Bakers Delight

And our amazing hosts;
Bunnings Warehouse Mornington

01/02/2025

‼️☀️🔥 EXTREME HEAT WARNING 🔥☀️‼️
How will you be keeping your pets cool and hydrated today? As the next 3 days are going to be extremely HOT 🔥 across all of Victoria, SA & WA, with temperatures soaring towards the 40s and beyond in some areas. SO Please, please, please do not take your dogs to the beach or for a walk in the heat of the day! Not only can this severely burn their feet, but they can suffer from heatstroke very quickly. Don't risk it!

☀️ If you see something Please SAY/DO SOMETHING.

☀️Do not leave pets in cars, even if in the shade with windows cracked. As the temperature can double inside a car in as little as six minutes. If you see a pet unattended in a car please call 000 immediately.

☀️Walks should be very early or very late once the sun has gone down. If the ground is too hot for bare human feet, it is too hot for dogs to be walking.

☀️Ensure your pet has access to plenty of fresh water and shade. If possible, bring your pet inside in a cool room.

☀️Keep an eye on very young or very old pets, small pets like rabbits and birds are also more susceptible to heatstroke. Brachycephalic dogs are also high risk in the heat.

☀️Learn the signs of heat stress and heat stroke; constant panting, weakness / stumbling and reluctancy to get up, lethargy, shaking, dry nose and gums and excessive salivating.

🔥 If you live in a fire prone area, now is a great time to review your fire plan.

Stay safe and cool everyone!

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30/01/2025

Oh Lolly!

We never imagined the team at Dashing Designer Dogs Mornington could make you look even prettier than you were already……

But they did.

Mandi and her crew have graciously donated their time once again this week, and with Pippa due a new hairdo soon, we can’t thank them enough 💖