Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue NSW

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue NSW The mission of Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue is to provide for the rescue, care and rehome of Ridgebacks

WHAT IS RESCUE
Put simply a rescue dog is one that needs a new home. They come from all sorts of varying backgrounds – but mainly fit into two categories:
• The first are dogs that are surrendered by their owners for rehoming.
• The second are dogs that are surrendered to the pound, RSPCA or Animal Welfare groups.
1. In the first category:
Some of the rescued RR’s come from loving homes that for s

ome reason can no longer keep their pets – Reasons include:
-an owner who has died or needs to go into a nursing home.
-families that are forced to make a lifestyle change such as moving overseas or into an apartment.
-or are given up due to divorce and the financial restraints that this may impose. Some People rehome their dogs because they were unprepared for the lifestyle requirements of the breed or they did not socialise or train when a pup. In most of these cases a complete background of the dog’s health and temperament is usually available.
2. In the second category:
Some of the rescue RR’s that are obtained from animal shelters are ones that were found as strays or surrendered by people for the reasons above. With these dogs a health and temperament history is not always available and we try to assess the dog's behaviour and create a profile to ascertain the most suitable home. They are also taken to a veterinarian for a health check, immunisation and desexing if not already desexed. We try to obtain who the breeder of any dog is that comes into our care and they are our first point of contact regarding rehoming RRs. A list of potential owners waiting for a dog is organised in a list of best fit; placement is decided by where the dog will best suit the lifestyle of the prospective new owners. Costs vary with each rescue but a donation to the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue of NSW is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in being a fosterer, rehoming a RR or you have a RR to rehome, please contact us.

We have a meet and greet on Sunday ❤️Ipswich - QLD We are listing Nala for Tracy Anderson (please message the page for a...
28/03/2025

We have a meet and greet on Sunday ❤️

Ipswich - QLD
We are listing Nala for Tracy Anderson (please message the page for any info on Nala)

Nala is a sweet 10 year old girl who needs a home where she has a companion, human or older calm dog to keep her settled and happy. She was rescued from the RSPCA as a youngster and has been a part of Tracy's son life ever since. Unfortunately, due to a relationship breakdown she needs to find somewhere to spend the rest of her life. She is a Ridgeback cross Bull Arab, desexed, microchipped and on heartworm preventative.
She is a very healthy girl who is great with kids and other dogs. She hasn't had any contact with cats so unsure if she is good with them. She is struggling being an only dog and being left on her own for long periods of time. Nala still has a lot of love and companionship to give. If you think you can help Tracy, please message her. Interstate for the right home is an option they are open to. It is a very urgent situation as where she is staying at the moment cannot keep her after Tuesday due to being in the RAAF Putting her in kennels is a possibility until a home can be found but not an ideal option due to the stress and feeling lost.

AdoptedWe are happy to report big Chief has been adopted into an amazing home where he will get all the love, patience a...
27/03/2025

Adopted
We are happy to report big Chief has been adopted into an amazing home where he will get all the love, patience and understanding Chief needs.

NSWPORT KEMBLAApprox 6-8yrsRRx Not dog socialWe are sharing this dog on gumtree to assist him to find a home. Please cli...
22/03/2025

NSW
PORT KEMBLA
Approx 6-8yrs
RRx
Not dog social

We are sharing this dog on gumtree to assist him to find a home.
Please click on the link and refer all questions to the owner advertising him for rehoming.

Free to good home, Brick, aged approx 89. Mixture of mostly ridgeback. Unfortunately with a new toddler taking priority, we dont have the time to give brick ..., 1332796946

20/03/2025

❤️ADOPTED

NEWCASTLE NSW
IN FOSTER CARE 6 months
4yrs
Desexed
M/c:991003001362149
More pics to come

Chief’s beautiful and amazing foster Mum can’t keep him for much longer & more importantly Chief needs his forever home.

As his foster Mum knows him the best I’ve asked her to write a new profile.

Chief has been in long-term foster care with me, transitioning from farm life to a suburban home. He has come such a long way, but he is not a dog who will settle in overnight. The right owner will need to be patient, understanding, and willing to adjust to Chief’s timeline, not the other way around.

Chief’s Journey
- Progress Takes Time:
Chief is an incredibly loyal, loving dog but that bond isn’t built instantly. It takes weeks, sometimes months, for him to fully trust and relax. His true self, the big wiggly, goofy couch potato, only starts to emerge after about three months in a home.

He needs an adopter who won’t rush him. Someone who understands that he will start off unsure, cautious, and maybe even a little defensive. But with consistency, routine, and patience, he becomes the most loving, devoted companion.

✔ Loyal to a Fault – Once Chief bonds, he is YOUR dog. He will follow you everywhere, even off-lead at the park, always keeping you in sight. His devotion is unmatched, and he thrives on being close to his person.

✔ Much Improved with Strangers – He no longer reacts to delivery drivers and is learning that most visitors aren’t a threat. That said, there are still a few people he simply doesn’t trust.
✔ Loves to Lounge – He enjoys walks and a run, but at heart, he’s a lazy couch potato who just wants to be close to his people.
✔ Knows His Commands & Thrives on Routine – He sits and waits for meals with his foster siblings and is very food-motivated.
✔ Walks Well but Can Pull in Stressful Situations – He’s good on a collar in normal environments but will react if an off-leash dog charges at him.
✔ No Longer Interested in Livestock – He’s left farm life behind but has a new passion for catching flies!
✔ Anxious in the Car but Improves with Time – He pants a lot at first but gets better the more he travels.

Chief Needs a Home That Understands Him.

🏡 A Patient, Experienced Owner. Someone who won’t expect instant trust and will give him the space and time to settle.

⏳ Time to Adjust – No Pushing! His new family must be willing to work with Chief at his pace. If he’s rushed, he’ll struggle. If he’s given the time he needs, he will thrive.

🐕 Best as an Only Dog or with a Calm, Confident Companion – He needs a low-chaos home with structure and stability.

👶 Older Kids Only – He grew up with children but would do best with dog-savvy, older kids. Manny due to his size.

🏠 Someone Home Often – Chief gets anxious when left alone too long. If his owner works full-time, he will need a calm, non-reactive dog for company.

Chief is Worth the Time!
Chief isn’t the dog for someone looking for an instant best friend but for the right person, he will become the most loyal, loving, and devoted companion imaginable. He needs an adopter who will meet him where he’s at and let him settle at his own pace. If you’re willing to give him time, patience, and love, Chief will return it tenfold.

Bonded pair5year old siblings for rehoming Please contact the Australia page if you are wanting more information
28/02/2025

Bonded pair

5year old siblings for rehoming
Please contact the Australia page if you are wanting more information

For any information on this boy please click on the link. We are just SHARING the advert.
09/02/2025

For any information on this boy please click on the link. We are just SHARING the advert.

Beautiful big snuggle bear Poor Chief has had no interest and he needs his home NOW!Please share around so we can find C...
24/01/2025

Beautiful big snuggle bear
Poor Chief has had no interest and he needs his home NOW!

Please share around so we can find Chief a family

ADOPTED ❤️UPDATE: Meet & greet organised, paws crossed NSW, KatoombaMia11yrsDesexed, vaccinated, vet checked M/chip: 982...
23/01/2025

ADOPTED ❤️

UPDATE: Meet & greet organised, paws crossed

NSW, Katoomba
Mia
11yrs
Desexed, vaccinated, vet checked
M/chip: 982000356513536

We need a special home for Mia to live out her senior years in the comfort that she has had through out her life.

Mia is a snuggle bug! She would love a home with a sunny spot to spend the days, a short walk and plenty of cuddles.

Mia is a healthy girl for her 11yrs however stairs are now difficult and the zoomies have slowed. She had an overall health check last week and the vet was overall happy with her health. The extensive vet check will be shared with those interested in Mia but it did show some arthritis in her hips and the lowest grade heart murmur (grade 1). Both conditions are very manageable.

Mia has developed some small anxieties from life experience which are also easily managed. She will give a bark at smaller breed dogs, avoid men with beards and need a blankie and a cuddle during a storm.

She also has some sweet and funny ways. Mia will sit in the shower at bath time and sits up and says her ‘prays’ at night. Mia’s other tricks are shake and give kisses along with some lovely manners.

Mia’s rehoming is a heartbreaking decision for her owner and we ask all to respect her situation. It’s not a decision that has been made without all possible avenues to keep her have been exhausted. The situation will be explained in full with all interested in giving this sweet girl a loving home to live out her senior years.

Please contact NSW Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue if your family can provide sweet Mia with a home full of cuddles.

Please click on the link if you can help. NSW Orange
12/01/2025

Please click on the link if you can help. NSW Orange

Forever home READY NEEDS HIS OWN HOME ASAPCHIEFNSW, Newcastle Foster Care4yrsDesexedM/C 991003001362149You may remember ...
11/01/2025

Forever home READY
NEEDS HIS OWN HOME ASAP

CHIEF
NSW, Newcastle Foster Care
4yrs
Desexed
M/C 991003001362149

You may remember Chief with his love for fresh lamb. Well, Chief has been in long term foster care to give him time to adjust from rural farm life to a suburban dog. This has been a dramatic change for Chief and he has now become a suburban lounge lizard.

Chief initially was very reactive to all visitors; barking, low growl and lunging. Due to his size it’s quite intimidating, but he really is all bluff. We also had to muzzle him with his RR foster siblings in the early days. Due to his stress and reactivity meet & greets were placed on hold.

During this time Chief has been taken on lots of walks, visitors and learnt about play with his foster siblings. At 55kg his a handsome big fella & can be strong boy. He initially pulls hard on the lead. However if Chief sees a border collie get ready to hold on; it’s an aggressive trigger for Chief. So, his not the dog to be taking to dog parks it’s just not his cuppa tea. He has come across different size and breeds on a walk without any issues.

Chief takes his guard dog duties extremely seriously and bonds quickly with his person. He greets all visitors with his booming bark but will settle; which is happening so much quicker now.

Chief has the potential to be overprotective of his people and will need an experienced owner/family to continue his training. With an experienced calm confident leader using positive feedback Chief becomes just a big teddy bear.

Chief is a handsome sweetheart and is the type of boy that prefers to hang out with his family on the lounge watching tv; his a lazy boofhead. He also knows all the basic manners and commands.

Chief is suited to someone as an only dog if you are an owner that’s home most of the time. He has also been raised around kids in his original home but we recommend older kids only that have grown up with large breed dogs.

Chief does fret if left totally alone so if you’re not home all the time he will need a dog companion. His doggy companion will need to be a calm dog and non reactive/anxious. (See video in comments)

If you feel you and your home is suitable for the handsome Chief please message the NSW Rhodesian Ridgeback page.
Chief needs to be moved on to his FOREVER HOME ASAP

🎉OSCAR & FELIX HAVE BEEN ADOPTED!!🎉Christmas miracles for both Oscar & Felix. They will be so spoilt and both have been ...
18/12/2024

🎉OSCAR & FELIX HAVE BEEN ADOPTED!!🎉

Christmas miracles for both Oscar & Felix. They will be so spoilt and both have been adopted into great homes.

🎉Felix and Oscar have been adopted 🎉
18/12/2024

🎉Felix and Oscar have been adopted 🎉

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❤️ADOPTED NEWCASTLE NSW IN FOSTER CARE 6 months 4yrs Desexed M/c:991003001362149 More pics to come Chief’s beautiful and amazing foster Mum can’t keep him for much longer & more importantly Chief needs his forever home. As his foster Mum knows him the best I’ve asked her to write a new profile. Chief has been in long-term foster care with me, transitioning from farm life to a suburban home. He has come such a long way, but he is not a dog who will settle in overnight. The right owner will need to be patient, understanding, and willing to adjust to Chief’s timeline, not the other way around. Chief’s Journey - Progress Takes Time: Chief is an incredibly loyal, loving dog but that bond isn’t built instantly. It takes weeks, sometimes months, for him to fully trust and relax. His true self, the big wiggly, goofy couch potato, only starts to emerge after about three months in a home. He needs an adopter who won’t rush him. Someone who understands that he will start off unsure, cautious, and maybe even a little defensive. But with consistency, routine, and patience, he becomes the most loving, devoted companion. ✔ Loyal to a Fault – Once Chief bonds, he is YOUR dog. He will follow you everywhere, even off-lead at the park, always keeping you in sight. His devotion is unmatched, and he thrives on being close to his person. ✔ Much Improved with Strangers – He no longer reacts to delivery drivers and is learning that most visitors aren’t a threat. That said, there are still a few people he simply doesn’t trust. ✔ Loves to Lounge – He enjoys walks and a run, but at heart, he’s a lazy couch potato who just wants to be close to his people. ✔ Knows His Commands & Thrives on Routine – He sits and waits for meals with his foster siblings and is very food-motivated. ✔ Walks Well but Can Pull in Stressful Situations – He’s good on a collar in normal environments but will react if an off-leash dog charges at him.

foster homes needed
foster homes needed

♥️😊Update: All pups have found their forever homes👏 Update: 3 male pups still needing homes; all girls have homes NSW Sydney Can you believe our unexpected litter of puppies will be ready for their homes this Saturday the 13th as are now 8 weeks old, microchipped and vaccinated. As they have grown, we do suspect these pups are RR x Rottie but can't guarantee the mixing. Lola had a prior litter crossed with a Rottie so we can assume it maybe the same mix and a reason she was surrendered into the pound. Note: Lola is doing so much better and close to a healthy weight (pic in comments) 4 lucky pups have been snapped up! I know need 4 foster homes from the 13th for the pups still awaiting a home so their training and socialisation can make them balanced, adaptable and happy pups for their future forever homes. If you can provide a pup a good start in life and would be interested in helping one of our special unexpected bundles of cuteness, please message the page.

Rescue Girl is feeling safe and seems so much happier! So happy in fact we are becoming playful.
Rescue Girl is feeling safe and seems so much happier! So happy in fact we are becoming playful.

Rescue “Girl” Girl is still in foster care with our rescue while the owner has until the 5th to come forward. Girl is feeling much better & becoming playful with Dolly. She has started to digest food better and slowly gaining weight. So good to see her happy 😃

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