Second Chance Tasman

10/04/2025

❇️❇️❇️private Rehome ❇️❇️❇️

Obie - Lab x Collie
Age - 4
Gender - Male

Obie is an affectionate and loveable dog, he loves cuddles on the couch, pats and gives lots of kisses. We rescued Obie as a 5month old puppy from Auckland Puppy Rescue. The reason we are rehoming is because he does not get along with younger children, however a family with children from 7 years of age would be more suitable. He is currently an inside dog who is crate trained. We have created a positive association with his crate and he treats it as his safe space. Obie gets along with cats, as a puppy he grew up with kittens. Obie is a great guard dog, he will let you know whenever someone approaches the house.
He is very smart and easy to train as he is highly food driven. He knows a handful of tricks, has great recall and leads well during leaded walks. He loves playing fetch with a ball and sticks. During hotter weather he will go swimming and enjoys fetching sticks in the water.
Ever since rescuing Obie he has always displayed anxious and nervous behaviors. Throughout his life he has progressed well but he still has his quirks. Obie gets along well with smaller dogs, most medium sized dogs however larger breeds seem to intimidate him. Currently his best friend is a Golden retriever x Collie who he absolutely adores, they play together as if they are litter mates. We walk him on and off lead and expose him to different dogs to help socialize him further. When we go on holiday or away for a weekend he stays at the kennels and he has never had any issues with his stays. He is sensitive to loud noises, this can frighten him. When this happens at home he usually retreats to his crate.

HEALTH & GROOMING
Obie is up to date with his vaccinations he is flead and wormed once a month and is desexed.

ABOUT THE CURRENT OWNER
We are currently a young family of 5, mum, dad, a 9 month old girl, Obie and a Golden retriever x Collie currently living in Blenheim.
We absolutely love our dogs to bits and treat them as part of the family. They get walked for 45mins to an hour every day get given lots of treats and cuddles on the couch.

SUITABLE OWNER
Obie would fit well into a family with older children, or someone with smaller dogs and/or cats who is after a loving affectionate companion.
Contact Hayden on 027 749 7378 if you are interested in giving this amazing boy a new home

02/04/2025

❇️❇️❇️Private rehome❇️❇️❇️

Meet Max whom is desperately looking for a new home.
Here is why…

I have had him since a pup he is microchipped, neutered etc. He is a total sweetheart and very friendly, loves cuddles but does jump up a bit, he never runs out of energy but is as happy on your lap all day as running around the farm all day. Great with kids…

He will stay by your side constantly and is very loyal. He is 8 yrs old. DOB: 29.8.2016. I paid close to $2k for him from a breeder in Christchurch. He is a super dog and is very well toilet trained and can hold on overnight no problem (he sleeps on my daughters bed) and always holds on from 8pm to 7am with no trouble.

He is very obedient he sits, waits, lies down, waits for treats, gives paws, will do an obstacle course of jumps on command. He is super trainable. He is great with stock and other dogs and cats, loves kids and my daughter runs I’m round a course of horse jumps no problem! ☺

He just seems to be barking constantly whenever I leave the place, think its got worse after covid as was home all the time. When he gets excited he barks and doesn’t stop barking, often when there is nothing to bark at. This has resulted in our other dog attacking him (about 20 times now over the years). But they are best friends usually, they have lived together for 6 years, its just that Zeus is the dominant larger dog. Both are neutered.

To stop the attacks he has been wearing a bark collar for the past few years and this has been good, but lately he has learned if he shakes his head enough or scratches the collar it moves the prongs and twists round and it doesn’t work so he can bark, so again Zeus is having a go at him.

He has now scratched his neck sore and keeps scratching so it doesn’t really heal. Hence hes not wearing the bark collar and now and I have tried locking him outside in the larger dog kennel and run, but he just barks all day so the neighbours complained and our tenant works nights so she also complained.
We are devastated to have to rehome him but we don’t have much options left. 😢

Please pm us for the owners details if you are interested in knowing more, also please share this post….thank you! 🐶

20/03/2025

This cutie is in the Richmond Tasman Dog Pound….🐕
Please share 🐶🐶

Can you help me find my humans? I was picked up early this morning Nelson side of Hope Saddle. Please phone 03 5438400

18/03/2025

We need a foster family ASAP…🐕

Meet the gorgeous 2.5 year old Hank. 🐶
Hank is desperately looking for a new home or a foster home until he finds the perfect family ..🏠

Hank has lived in a home environment. He would suit living with a family with older children because he is young and is a goofball. 🥳
No cats thank you 🐈
He has never been around stock. 🐮
An active family please..😃

Hank is desexed, microchipped and may need his vaccinations updated.

Please Pm us if you can help please..🐶🐶🐶

15/03/2025

A huge thanks to the Nayland Park Pool team and the wonderful folks from Stoke Veterinary Hospital!!We are so lucky to have your support and we're sure the dogs and owners of Nelson will all agree.
A great morning was had by all the soggy doggies. Our ears are still ringing from all the excitement.
If you'd like to enter the raffle, you can still do so at Stoke Vets, they're drawing it Monday afternoon. If you have pictures of your own to share, please do, we'd love to see all the fun.

18/02/2025

Please keep your eyes peeled for these two still missing from SPCA Nelson

17/02/2025

Join us for the Nayland Pool Dog Day Splash on the 15th March at 9:00 am to 10:30 am! It's set to be a wonderful time for both furry pals and their owners. Here's what you need to know:



📅 Date and Time: March 15th, 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

📍 Location: Nayland Pool.

🐾 Event Description: Dive into fun with your four-legged friends at our Dog Splash event. Let your pups socialize, exercise, and enjoy a splash in the pool!



Remember to ensure your dog is wearing their registration tags.



💰 Entry Fee: Just a gold coin donation or more, all proceeds go to Second Chance Tasman. Please note, we won't have change or EFTPOS facilities available.



📜 Rules and Guidelines:



Gates open at 9:00 am; no need to line up.

Owners must keep their dogs under control at all times.

Supervise children around the pools.

Dogs must be on a short leash until clear of the entrance.

Swimming is for dogs only; humans stay dry.

Owners must clean up after their dogs; please bring your own bags.

Only small dogs allowed in the toddlers' pool.

Dogs showing aggression will be asked to leave.

🎾 Additional Suggestions:



Bring fetching toys for added fun.

For more details and updates, check out the Nayland Pool page. It's a paw-some event for all dog lovers! 🐶

30/01/2025

Meet Bear
He's looking for a home with someone around lots in the day for him, another dog would be lovely, but no kids and no cats as they're not his thing.
Bear is 4.5yo bichon shih tzu cross, Bear. He's the sweetest boy on the planet. Due to circumstances changing, his Mum is concerned she won't be able to meet his needs in terms of stimulation, exercise and company.

For his whole life, he has come to work with her everyday, and also attended the Contented Canine 3 days a week. He is not stirred to being left home alone all day

He thrives off routine - to the extent that he knew what days were daycare days. He frequents the kennels (pets haven) and has received nothing but good feedback in terms of his interacting with other dogs and humans. He can sometimes be a bit funny about new people in his territory - I got him after the first covid lock down so he was/is very much used to me and him however he adapts very quickly and would adjust to more than one owner I.e. A family or couple.

He is great with other dogs, provided introductions are done right, but is very wary of kids due to a rough experience when he was little and so not be going to a home with them, or cats- he does come round to them, and is much better with older kids/teens who can understand and respect the patience he needs.

He does get environmental allergies - this is managed this with a cytopoint Injection once a month, but it can also be treated with standard antihistamines daily. He is a bit of a fussy eater, but that's potentially a result of his Mum succumbing to his stubbornness and spoiling him.

This has been a heartbreaking decision for his Mum, he will only be going to the very best match for his needs.

I think the ideal home for him would be with someone who is at home for the majority of the day, or who works part time, or even a recently retired couple who are able to walk (he's rather accustomed to 2 walks a day)/play with him until he gets a bit older. He would even do well with a family with teenagers who can engage/play with him. I can leave him at home alone for between 4 and 5 hours without any destructive behaviour or toilet issues (I leave him inside with access to the backyard if he needs to toilet). He loves walks, swimming and tennis balls/fetch.
As a Bichon Sh*tzhu cross, Bear required regular professional grooming, for his comfort and to keep him liking his best.

If you think your can offer this boy everything he needs, please apply here.
https://tally.so/r/3qGk57
Meetings will be arranged with the best match

19/01/2025

💚💚Herbie has met his perfect match💚💚
Meet Herbie, he's just a baaaaaaaby!!!!!
He is looking to be part of his new family and would love going out and about on trips with you, just as much as he'd love cuddling on the couch. He really is going to make someone a fantastic companion and pet.
He's looking for his perfect match. Herbie came to us at just around three months, he just wanted to find somewhere safe to tuck in out of harms way. He will be desexed, when the time is right and microchipped, he is already vaccinated and has been flea and worm treated.
Herbie is currently learning heaps with his amazing fosterers, who have nothing but praise for this sweet boy. This is what they tell us, after just a few days-
He is so chilled, he doesn’t excessively chew, greets people calmly without jumping or biting, greets other dogs with a sniff and then pretty happy to move on. He sits nicely and waits for food, he is quite tentative when it comes to new experiences, eg beach and water but now wanders through water. We have even had him off lead at the dog park initially to see if he runs off but no he just potters around with us We therefore let him off in a calm area of the beach and he again just pottered with us – he will run a little to play with another dog but wont go too far. We have even allowed him into our bedroom where my elderly cat is and he just sits and looks at her – has made no attempt to get closer. We went to a neighbourhood bbq today and he just sat with us, even off lead he just mooched around, sniffed and greeted everyone and then came back to us. He is getting better and better on the lead, doesn’t really pull and is getting an awareness of where we are and walking in a straight line. He is honestly a dream dog – everyone is so impressed with him.
Yep, for sure, he will as everything does, go through adolescence, which will come with a few more challenges, so someone who is prepared to continue the great work that has been started is a must, as well as being around home lots for this young fella.
If you'd like to apply to adopt Herbie, just fill in our easy online application- https://tally.so/r/3qGk57

07/01/2025

Let's help this best boy find his new family. Good luck Kawa🤞🤞🤞

Kawa is waiting at the Tasman Dog Pound for some-one to take him home and give him a lot of love and cuddles. He's an older fellow and he's finding it hard f...

05/01/2025

💚💚Xummer has found her forever family💚💚
Meet Xummer, she is looking for a foster placement or her new forever home. Here's all the details, contact us if you'd like ti know more.
Dog's date of birth if known
Apr 1, 2024

Age of Dog
Six months

Breed of Dog
Staffie/Viszla....

Dog's Name
Xummer

She will need to be desexed, we can help with that.

The dog up to date with their vaccinations for the following
Flea and worm treatment, Kennel Cough, Parvovirus, Distemper, Leptospirosis

Where does your dog live?
Inside, they're part of the family

Do you have children at home?
No

If you don't have children at home, tell us what your dog is like with them. What sort of interactions have they had with children (if any) and what age were the children?
We have a grandchild of 6yr and they are going great together

What other pets do you have at home?
Another dog, Chickens, Other

On a scale of one to ten, what is your dog like with your other pets (0 being it's dangerous, 10 being it couldn't be better)?
10

Has your dog been around livestock?
Sheep, Cows, Other

If yes, how did they react?
The animals farms are great. The only exception are Chickens!

Is your dog toilet trained (hasn't toileted in the house in the last six months)
Yes

What does your dog do when going for an on-lead walk and they see another on-lead dog also going for a walk?  Do they bark? Whine?
Just look and get excited? Look and continue walking? Or something else?
She is still new in meeting other dogs. She is not barking, but also hold back a bit.

Does your dog play or interact socially with other dogs?
Yes

How does your dog cope when you go out or if they are left alone at home?
No problem. She has been alone a couple of times. Do need to say that she has the company of other dogs

On average, how many hours a day is your dog left home alone?
1

Does your dog enjoy a car ride?
Yes

Does your dog growl if you or someone else goes near their food/toys/bed?
No

Has your dog been crate trained? Or have they experienced being in a kennel and run type set up. How do they get on with that?
Oh yes...she likes it as her sweets were given in the crate. She doesnt need her crate anymore. She has the whole house to enjoy.

Will your dog be supplied with anything?
Food

What is your reason for wanting to rehome your dog?
The only reason we're letting her go is that she's developed a taste for adventure... and our chickens and ducks! We can't bear to keep her from being her wonderful self, so we're finding her a new home where she can shine!

How urgently does your dog need to be rehomed, are you happy to wait for the right home to come along (0 being no rush, the right home is more important 10 being they need place right away)?
1

This is the spot to tell us what a great dog they are and about all the stuff they love and the life they lead with you. Please provide as much information as you can. The more we know about their personalities, the better able we'll be to find the best new home for your dog.
We're reluctantly rehoming our 6-month-old mixed-breed pup, who's stolen our hearts with her crazy-loving personality! She's an absolute delight, gets along swimmingly with our other dogs on our lifestyle block.
Fully vaccinated and 100% healthy, this little one is ready for her forever home

• Health: 100% healthy, fully vaccinated & Chipped
• Temperament: Crazy-loving, playful, and affectionate
• Gets along with: Other dogs & little kids

What you'll love about Xummer:
• Her loving quiet nature and constant cuddles
• Her playful energy and silly antics
• Her intelligence and trainability (food driven)
• Her stunning brindle coat

03/01/2025

This older boy is looking for his new family, could it be you?

23/12/2024

Great prizes still to be won!!!!!
Thank you Stoke Vets for bringing Santa Paws to town🥰🥰🥰
You could still win, by buying raffle tickets until Christmas Eve, right up until the draw, the winners will be drawn at 2pm. There are great prizes to be won.

23/12/2024

Massive thank you to everyone at Stoke Vets for organising and everyone else who supported this awesome event, making for an amazing Santa Paws afternoon. Everyone had a great time and all the photos are fantastic. The photos speak for themselves. Thanks Santa Paws, you made the day very special for these lucky dogs
You can still get involved, by buying raffle tickets until tomorrow, the winners will be drawn at 2pm. There are great prizes to be won.

20/12/2024

The weather forecast tomorrow has forced a change of venue and time.
Santa is still coming to town!!!!!!!

**Change of venue for tomorrow's Santa Paws! Rain can't stop Santa visiting with our local dogs! Please share post so as many people know we have changed venue from Stoke Vets. Thanks to Andre and his kind team at The Tyre General at 118 Tahunanui Drive from 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Bring your pups secured with a lead and and lots of loose change to buy a saussie and a raffle ticket and bring some Christmas cheer to the pups of Second Chance!
Thanks also to Murray Leaning and Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson Helping Hands for all your event support!

17/12/2024

You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why......
Santa Paws is coming to town!!!!!!!!!

UPDATE DUE TO WEATHER!!!

**Change of venue for tomorrow's Santa Paws! Rain can't stop Santa visiting with our local dogs! Please share post so as many people know we have changed venue from Stoke Vets. Thanks to Andre and his kind team at The Tyre General at 118 Tahunanui Drive from 1.15pm to 3.15pm. Bring your pups secured with a lead and and lots of loose change to buy a saussie and a raffle ticket and bring some Christmas cheer to the pups of Second Chance!
Thanks also to Murray Leaning and Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson Helping Hands for all your event support!

Get ready, Santa Paws is back at Stoke Vets !
Saturday the 21st of December 12pm - 2pm.
Dogs get their very own photo taken with Santa!
Have some fun and spread some Christmas cheer for Second Chance Dogs Tasman. Bring your dog safely secured on a lead, coins for raffles and delicious bbq sausages 😋
Cant wait to see all our holiday hounds 🎄