Paws for Life Animal Shelter and Boarding Kennels

09/01/2025

Since Day 1, Gracie has dreamed of nothing more than wanting to find herself that forever home. She has been such an amazing and sweet girl who won the hearts of the staff and volunteers. She still had her usual staffy energy and would just want to smother everyone she met with love.

Today, her wish of that new home came true! She is going to a family that will shower her with nothing but all the love and treats that she deserves! Complete with her snazzy flower harness, she is ready to go into the world and strut her stuff. And soak up the rays!

We will miss your ever-loving nature Gracie, but we are so excited that your dream for 2025 came true❤

08/01/2025

Hello there! Do you like a drink?
My name is Brandi and like my name suggests I am a heart-warming tall drink of brindle love. Although I am only 11 months old, I am a reasonably quiet dog considering my age and size. I am a female and a little shy with other dogs at first but warm up quickly.
I can sit and I’m very food motivated so I would be easy to train given time and my huge heart and love for food.
If you have other animals at home a meet and greet is required as well as if you have small children as I’m very excited to see them and can bowl them over with my eagerness to show affection.
My favourite thing to do is play tug of war with my toys and look for treats in my kong .
My ideal home would be with an active person in a large yard with good fencing where I can be part of the family dynamic.
My adoption fee is $450 which includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing and flea and worm treatment as well as lifetime registration in NSW.
Give Paws For Life a call on (02) 67675991 to see if I may be your new pawsome family member.
No holds will be taken over Facebook or the phone.
Rehoming number R251000201

01/01/2025

I'VE BEEN ADOPTED 🥰

Are you ready to meet the sweetest girl? Gracie, a beautiful 4-and-a-half-year-old American Staffordshire, is here and she’s ready to snuggle her way into your heart!

This super sweet, playful, and intelligent girl is a bundle of love and energy. Gracie is the perfect mix of affectionate and fun, always eager to give kisses and get all the attention she can. Whether she’s playing tug of war, going for walks, or just cuddling up for some smooches, Gracie will brighten your day with her loving personality.

Gracie’s cleverness and enthusiasm will keep you entertained, and when playtime is over, she’s more than happy to settle in for a cozy snuggle on the couch or wrapped in her favourite blanket. She is quite sensible and mature, and whilst she loves her toys she is not destructive. She’s looking for a home where she can continue to thrive with plenty of love, stimulation, and be involved in adventures to keep her mind sharp and her heart happy.

What makes Gracie such a remarkable dog is her happy and affectionate nature; she adores everyone she meets and is social with other dogs. A meet and greet will be required to ensure everyone gets along, but we’re sure she’ll charm you and everyone else in no time!

Gracie is looking for a home where she can be spoiled with attention, adventures, and all the love she deserves.

My adoption fee is $450, which includes microchipping, up-to-date vaccinations, desexing, flea & worm treatment, and lifetime registration.

Please be advised no holds on dogs will be taken over Facebook or over the phone!

Give Paws for Life a call on (02) 6767 5991 today to see if miss Gracie will work her magic and make you just as smitten as we are.

Rehoming Number: R251000201

24/12/2024

🎄🐾 From all of us at Paws For Life Animal Shelter and Boarding Kennels, we want to take a moment to wish all of our wonderful clients, supporters, and furry friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉

This year has been filled with so many heart-warming moments, and none of it would have been possible without the love and generosity of our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who adopted, volunteered, donated, and supported our mission. Your kindness has made a huge difference in the lives of so many dogs in need. 🐶

As we head into the new year, we look forward to continuing our work together to give every dog the love and care they deserve. Here's to more happy tails, more forever homes, and more opportunities to make the world a little brighter for our furry companions. ❤️

Wishing you all joy, peace, and lots of cuddles with your beloved pets this holiday season! 🎅✨

A reminder that we are closed to the public from 11am 24th December 2024 and we will reopen at 9am 2nd January 2025 for business as usual.

23/12/2024

🎉 ADOPTION DAY FOR HARLEY! 🥳

Just in time for Christmas, Harley has found herself a new forever family with the lovely McLeod's! 🥰🎄 We couldn't be happier for this sweet girl as she begins her new life filled with love, snuggles, and all the holiday cheer! ❤️

Thank you to the McLeod family and their beautiful bulldog Nellie, for opening their hearts and home to Harley. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful new chapter together! 🐾💖

22/12/2024

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURES 🎄

Closures and changes to regular operating hours will be in place for numerous facilities across the region for the Christmas and New Year period 🙂

Our social media pages will also be unattended from 24 December until 2 January.

Any urgent enquires during this time can be directed to 6767 5555 which will divert to our emergency out of hours number.

To view opening hours of facilities. please visit:
www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/holiday-closures

06/12/2024

Update: I’ve been adopted!💖

Who’s looking for a super chill pup to help keep them cool during these summer days?

Then ski on down and meet Polar, a beautiful Cattle Dog x Koolie who’s only just turned 1!

Polar loves to spend her days chilling in the day yards and watching the world pass her by. She mostly hides in the shade as she loves to keep up the cool complexion that she has going for her. She also loves to see what’s going on and she loves to explore her environment and see if she can find the chicken and ice, and everything nice

As much as Polar likes to be the queen of cool, she does let her heart melt when she comes across someone, she would love to be best friends with! She loves to just come for a cuddle and a belly rub and curl up on your lap and shower you with affection. She sure knows how to break the ice!

She’s also made a thaw-some friend called Bear who’s also looking for his fur-ever home! They spend their days running about together, playing in the pools and enjoying one another’s company! If you however have another dog in your gang, a meet and greet with Polar would be ideal, just to ensure that she doesn’t give them the cold shoulder!

Polar’s ideal igloo is somewhere she can just relax and enjoy the world around her, whilst being shown the affection she truly deserves. Just like a snowflake, she really is one of a kind.

Her adoption fee is $450 which includes microchip, up to date vaccination, desexing, flea and worm treated and lifetime registration in NSW.

Please be advised no holds on dogs will be taken over Facebook or over the phone!

Give Paws for Life a call on (02) 6767 5991 today to see if you and Polar could be love at frost sight?

Rehoming Number: R251000201

04/12/2024

Please be advised that there will be changes to some opening hours of Council facilities tomorrow, Thursday 5 December due to a staff function.

This includes Customer Service branches:
Tamworth - closed from 11:45am
Barraba - closed from 10:45am
Manilla - closed from 11:15pm

For more details, visit https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/about/news/public-notices/venue-and-facility-closures

Please note: If you have an urgent matter for Council’s attention, such as water pipe break, please call our 67 675 555 and our after-hours service can assist. For all other enquiries please use the MyTRC app or contact us via our website.

27/11/2024

Are you ready to “paws” and fall in love? Bear, a beautiful 6-month-old Maremma Sheepdog x Red Cattle Dog mix is here and he’s ready to herd is way into your heart!

This goofy, sweet bundle of joy is all about spreading love and wagging tails. He is the perfect mix of both breed traits, showing devotion, loyalty, intelligence and energy.

Bear is a pretty groovy guy who is super inquisitive and playful all whilst being cool calm and collected. Being young, he still has lots of puppy energy to burn and will thrive with lots of stimulation, ongoing positive reinforcement training and exposure to all of the fun thing’s life has to offer.

Bear’s cleverness and enthusiasm will keep you on your toes, but he’s also ready to settle in for a cozy snuggle once playtime is over. His ideal day includes adventures outdoors, playing with toys, learning new tricks, and of course, getting plenty of belly rubs! This lovable guy is sure to become your new best friend, keeping you both entertained and paw-sitively happy.

What makes Bear such a remarkable pup is his harmonious personality; he adores everyone he comes across and is quite sociable with other dogs, however a meet and greet will be required to ensure everyone enjoys each other’s company.

Bear is looking for a home who will keep him active, engaged and can shower him with the love he truly deserves as he matures.

My adoption fee is $550 which includes microchipping, up to date vaccinations, desexing, flea & worm treated and lifetime registration in NSW.

Give Paws for Life a call on (02) 6767 5991 today to see if you might fall in love with goofy Bear like we have!

Rehoming Number: R251000201

26/11/2024

Who else loves a happy ending?

Miss Lexi was fortunate enough to find herself a brand-new home with Tracey. 😁

We wish you all of the fun runs and adventures the world has to offer!

23/11/2024

We are having a blast at the Tamworth Regional Council Volunteer Expo at thr Town Hall.
You'll find us at the main entry greeting every one.

06/11/2024

Some happy snaps of Missy beating the heat with her signature moves: chasing the hose, splashing in the shell pool, and keeping cool! 🐶💦🌞

04/11/2024

Please be advised we will be closed Tuesday 5 November

UNION PICNIC DAY NOTICE 🤝

Some Council venues will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 5 November for Union Picnic Day.

The following will remain open to the public during normal operation hours for each facility:

✈️ Tamworth Airport
🏀 Tamworth Sports Dome
👐 Tamworth Youth Centre
♻️ Any Landfills that would normally be open
🏊 All Swimming Pool Complexes
🐨 Marsupial Park
🍃 Botanic Gardens
🤾 East Year Round Care
🤾 South Year Round Care
🤾 Community Centre
🎸 Visitor Information Centre
🎤 Capitol Theatre

Normal hours for all Council facilities will resume Wednesday 6 November.

Read more here:
www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/unionpicnicday

29/10/2024

28/10/2024

A big shout out to all of our incredible sponsors of the 2024 Gala Day For Dogs! 📣

We are extremely grateful for your generosity and support of this event.

There were many smiling competitors and happy fur-babies. ❤

Animal Welfare League NSW - Tamworth
PETstock
M.Y. Dog Grooming Salon
Pinot & Picasso Tamworth
Back To Nature Co.
Sophie Blue Dog Treatery
House of Mikoda
A&M Meats, Treats and more
Steph's Dog Grooming & Retreat
Joanne Meredith
Bonnie's Bandanas
GemStar Castles
D'Lish on Wheels

27/10/2024

What an absolute Stella Day. A Gala Day for Dogs was so much fun and we got to meet so many amazing pooches and their families.
We were excited to catch up with some of our ex Paws for Life Animal Shelter and Boarding Kennels pups with their forever families which was a highlight.

I want to take this opportunity to thank my amazing Companion Animal Team for their efforts today. Steph, Sophie, Kerry and Laura you are incredible and I cannot thank you enough.

We can't wait for the next Gala Day for Dogs in 2025.

Keep an eye on the page this week for photos taken today and let us know if you spot your pooch.

24/10/2024

Our boy Tucker has stolen the hearts of this amazing family and found himself a forever home!
Thank you guys and we wish you all the best with your new adventures with Tucker! 💙