Second Chance Tasman

24/10/2025

✳️✳️Private Re-Home✳️✳️

Meet the gorgeous Blue…😍😍
Located in Ruby Bay.

I am looking for a new home for our beloved Border Blue.
We got Blue at 8 weeks old from a local breeder in Tapawera.
She was raised with two young children who absolutely adore her.
However, sadly we have had to make the very difficult decision to re-home her following a separation.

Blue is 5 years old, de-sexed and up to date with vaccinations. I have pet insurance for her which I am told can be transferable.
She gives the BEST human cuddles, but doesn't get on well with cats, livestock or other small dogs (unless trained).
So no farm life for Blue (unless you are a confident dog trainer), no cats, and no unleashed walks in areas with lots of other dogs.
Although, she is currently staying with a friend who has a cat and lives in a rural setting and I am told that after a week she has stopped chasing the cat!

Blue does have some good dog mates, and does hang out with other terriers. But she will need a confident owner, who has a good understanding of Border Terrier behaviour.

Over the years she has had many adventures with us. She has been my hiking companion and joined us many camping holidays.

She adores children and could sit on your lap ALL DAY, but she is an energetic dog who needs regular exercise and company.

Ideally Blue would suit a family/owner who spends more time at home and has no other small animals.
Please contact owner on
022 630 3987 for more information.

14/10/2025

✳️✳️Meet the handsome Dakota✳️✳️
Coda for short…
She’s an absolute lovely dog with a great personality. She loves her daily walks and her favourite activity is playing fetch.
She’s also very cuddly.
She’s desexed and up to date with her vaccinations next one due is in December.
She’s around the 7-8 year old mark and is an Australian cattle x breed. She gets along well with kids, especially my 1-year-old nephew. However, she struggles getting along with smaller dogs and does pull on the lead.

It’s very difficult for me to come to terms with the decision to rehome her, as I have to think of her first. I’ve started a new job that requires me to work much more hours, so I’m away for the majority of the day. I’ve also just sold my house and have to go into a rental, but unfortunately, it won’t allow dogs. As it’s just me, I just can’t find the time.

I know it’s short notice, but the sale of the house was very sudden! I have to be out of my house by the 30th of October, So will need to rehome her urgently if possible. She’s much more suited to go with a family or someone who can give her the time and attention she needs.

for any more information or questions.
Phone number Jordan on 0279449667

03/10/2025

🎃 Halloween 🎃 is nearly upon us. We will be at Animates on the weekends over the course of October, where our fabulous friends are running an amazing month long, no trick, all treat, donation drive for food, toys and treats for local dogs (and cats) in need. We're here until 1pm today, next Sunday 12th from 10-1pm, Saturday 18th 10-1pm, wrapping up on Sunday 26th 10-1pm. Come down and see us, find out about fostering, volunteering and adopting with Second Chance

12/09/2025

✴️✴️Desperately needing a home together…✴️✴️

Meet Barney and Robbie (Robbie is a female).
They are bonded and have lived together since being removed from a colony. They have not been outside cats for many years and not so well socialised with people but they are becoming more at ease with people now. They are not wild and do not scratch or bite but are just timid until they trust. They have been through a lot of stress with losing their home and carer 3 months ago. They lived in a house with 6 other cats so are well used to cats.
Robbie is about 4 years old and is neutered and chipped. She is more trusting than Barney and more outgoing. Barney is about 6 years old and is a wobbly cat – he is able to walk and get on furniture but he has slightly poor balance. He was rescued as a wobbly boy when he was young. Barney relies on Robbie for companionship and courage as he is quite shy. He also has been desexed and chipped. Neither of them have had vaccination so this may need to be done if required by a person adopting them. They are both short haired Tabby cats and are well toilet trained.

We are seeking a permanent home for these two lovely cats preferably together. They will become friendly when they trust and are used to their environment. They will require a quiet home with no children or noise. They may in time learn to go outside but will require being inside to some months to adapt to the new environment.

Please contact Robyn on
0276699339
Located in Motueka

09/09/2025

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/pets-animals/dogs/dogs-to-adopt/listing/5499718934?ed=true

3 years old Bella is a sweet 4.5 year old girl who is living with her owner near Nelson in the South Island. Bella is good with other dogs, cats and livest...

09/09/2025

On TV Three tonight…🐕

These two puppies were dumped. I find that absolutely heart breaking. But these two cuties are just a tiny part of a crisis with dogs in our country.

It hurts me to say that 6500 dogs were put down by Auckland Council in one year. 💔

6500 dogs euthanised. 💔

The owners don’t care, they let them roam, and don’t pick them up when they are impounded. Then there are the attacks, the fear in our communities.

And these poor dogs just keep breeding and breeding. IT IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE DOGS. But we have to do something. I think most New Zealanders will be shocked by the scale of the dog issue.
It is now a major social problem up and down the country. I am calling it our “roaming dog crisis”. And it really is an issue for all of us.

PLEASE WATCH TONIGHT ON TV3. Please share this important investigation!!!

Paddy Gower Has Issues - on Three tonight, and ThreeNow now. 🐶 💜

I truly believe our dogs deserve better.

02/09/2025

It’s all for a good cause 👇🏻🐈

26/08/2025

🩷PRIVATE REHOME 🩷

This is Mala 🐾

(Urgent Rehoming)
Mala is five years and is a beautiful Staffy x Bully…😍
She is urgently needed someone to take her in and give her the forever home she deserves….🐕

Mala is very friendly and gets along with cats and dogs, she absolutely loves children and her favourite game is fetch!!! 😇
Mala is located in Stoke…
There is an adoption fee of $250

Mala is fully vaccinated & Desexed. She has just had her worming tablet for 3 months she is a very shy and a quiet girl that just wants to be loved. If you think you can give her the attention and care she needs please get in touch with her owner
Kourtney on
02108180001… 🐕❤️

23/08/2025

Jen

She is a 2yr old collie x bully of some description. She's spayed, chipped and registered.

She's a medium sized dog with a whole lot of energy. She is a very "scaredy" dog and has a few issues. She is good on lead but is scared of having her collar put on but once you get going on your walk she's alright. I got her in February as she was supposed to be a pig dog but didn't work out. She has spent a bit of time on a dairy farm (not working) and she couldn't care less about the cows. She does well with most other dogs as she loves to play! Took awhile to come around to cats but I can trust her in the same space as them without supervision after she gets to know them. I'm unsure what she is like with small kids but she's good with older kids or anyone who'll give her a pat for that matter. She's super friendly and loves a cuddle she would climb in your pocket if she could. She's a very loyal dog. I've tried to get her used to car rides in the car instead of dog box, we have made progress but she still needs some time for that. She is ok with a crate or kennel. We are moving and she can't come with us which makes me sad but I know someone out there can give her a good loving home and in return she'll give you warm companionship ❤️

Please contact owner on 027 269 9622‬ for more information 🐶

19/08/2025

Can you help Baxter, he's in urgent need of someone home with him. He just wants to be womith his person. himhttps://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/pets-animals/dogs/dogs-to-adopt/listing/5479966322

Baxter an ex Tasman Pound dog is looking for a new home. He was rehomed 2 months ago from the Tasman Pound but was unfortunately picked up wandering by Nelson d...