Paws - Restart

29/03/2025

Hi Jacob here, did some 'socialising' today, whatever that means, but I met my buddy Olive who came to visit, initially through the bars just make sure but she was great and we had so much fun, I am now officially stuffed.
Foster parents seem pretty happy with me too which is great. Looking forward to my last jab so I can walk in the park with them.

Come and adopt me we can have so much fun!!

27/03/2025

Please read to the end and share.

“My name is Cashew and I want to tell you my story, it’s a story of sadness, neglect, despair, hope, kindness and joy.

I was born around March 2022. I started off in a litter with my other cute siblings, but after a while we weren’t so cute and little anymore. So I was chained up and left outside, my family didn’t bother with me anymore , I don’t know what happened to my siblings. When I barked for attention I got yelled at, when I barked because I was hungry I got yelled at, when I barked because I was bored I got yelled at, when I barked because I was cold and lonely I got yelled at, I didn’t bother barking anymore. I thought I was going crazy as I never went anywhere, I never saw other dogs or met new people, it was just me and the chain.

In January 2023 Summer from Bay of Islands Animal Rescue came along and said “it’s ok my boy we’ve gotcha” and I started my trip down to Paws Restart.

I’ve had so much to learn, I was told I missed out on the most important time for a puppy to learn, which is in the first 5 months. I didn’t know how to react around people, I wasn’t aggressive, I’m super friendly, I just thought everyone wanted a Cashew kiss!! When we saw other dogs I was so excited I would drag my person across the road because I wanted to play with them. Not cool for my person apparently and not cool for the dog and the people I went charging across to. Imagine a big goober of a dog charging at you. I know I know, we have a reputation, mostly unfounded. I personally am just a big dog with a big personality and few quirks, a bit like many of you. We’ve been doing lots of work with a force free trainer and I am doing so well and have learnt so much.

So now it’s crunch time, my amazing foster has to start travelling for work and the airlines won’t give me a seat next to him nor will the corporates let me attend their meetings, bit unfair I reckon!! So it’s time I found my own place and my own whanau.

This is my wish list:
A big back yard preferably with a sun lounger and bar service.
I don’t mind children but I think I’m too boisterous to be around those little ones that run and scream and then get upset when I eat their ice cream.

You gotta know dogs, I’m a big lad with a big personality and you need to understand how I roll.

I still have a few quirks that I’m working through and I’d really love you to help me. I have a great trainer in Auckland that I have a secret crush on so would love to keep working with her.

I think I would like a dog mate but we would need to discuss our personality requirements and sleeping arrangements. I'm very particular about who I sleep with.

Food…..I love it, I want it, I need it, you can see where this is going.

This one is more for you than me, I love car rides, I mean I really really love them. The issue for the humans driving is I bark out of pure excitement and I just can’t stop. I don’t have a problem with it but for some reason the people in the car do, go figure? I’ve asked them to join in but they have declined and put in ear plugs. I went out with my trainer and she chucked me in the back of her ute and no one worried about my barking.

Don’t ask me to join your family if you want to hang gold chains and a bandana around my neck, it’s just not my style. I’m more of a fluffy pj’s kind of guy.

We need to move pretty fast in adopting me so get in touch today with the Paws restart team on Facebook messenger or email. Here is an adoption application form for you to fill out, can’t wait to meet you, don’t forget to bring treats when you come over. Love and slobber Cashew xx”

https://forms.gle/W32bpbGBkEdGzTcB7

27/03/2025

Fonzie (formerly known as Loki) has been with us for one week! Bridget's been doing the 'heavy lifting' seeing as I go into the office most days 😆. He's a dear wee boy.

Fonzie’s sisters Tilly, Indie and brothers Nico (aka as Arlo) and Noah and waiting for a family to call their own.

Raw Pet Food Express

26/03/2025

“Bobby aka Molly. We celebrated her 1 year adoption anniversary last week. Our crazy "little dog" 💜

26/03/2025

What’s in your training kit?

25/03/2025

Our poor postie driver was so worried there were 43 puppies in this box!! I had to reassure him Summer from Bay of Islands Animal Rescue - Never Ending Story has a great sense of humour. Thanks for sending the wheelchair down Summer, we are incredibly grateful. Rescues working together are stronger.

25/03/2025

Huuuuuuuuge thanks again to Blake civil construction, they generously donated all this drainage pipe, they have done so much for our rescue and we are incredibly grateful. Anthony from Mulch King always deserves our acknowledgment and thanks, he is always there to help, he picked these up and delivered these up for us straight away. Then we had the lovely Cat Donaldson and her son Thomas from Logan’s run lay it for me. They made it look so easy, thank you both so very much. We are so lucky to have an amazing community behind us and we are so so thankful for everyone’s support. Much love Tania, Sarah and Patricia ###

Supporting these businesses supports us.

Blake Civil Construction
Mulch King
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Logans Run Limited

22/03/2025

Pilot, born June 2022.
Loves adventure, stimulation, physical activity, being chased by other dogs and plenty exercise so would be good for someone who runs etc. Runs beautiful off lead.
On forest walks, loops me, goes ahead by herself to explore the bush but always comes back at the end.
Cutest whole-body wag, she has a real zest for life.
Her heart is big , she's all about that "eager to please" vibe.
Her love language is touch and quality time. She will snuggle up to you when you least expect making you feel like the most important person in the room. But she likes to take her time to warm up to new people. She still barks and nips at some men that she doesn’t seem to trust.
Prolific chewer of bones and chew toys
Loves chew toys and never sits still.
Not sure she can live with a confident cat, she will chase if it doesn’t stand up for itself.
Pilot might do well at agility training, and she might help you achieve your fitness goals.
She might also be a nice fit for a farm lifestyle where she can put her energy to good use but, the appropriate training is required.

22/03/2025

Hi friends my name is Arlo 👋 (aka Nico)
Little bit about me I am always ready for an adventure meeting new humans and dogs whether that is on the beach or going to your local cafe for coffee, car rides and even spending evenings at the local netball centre.
I love to cuddle specially if I get to be on the couch and get all of your attention, I am a big sleeper and sometimes sleep in funny positions.
I am pretty talented I can sit, give paw, sleep through the night and show off with my recall skills.
Talk soon
Arlo dog 🐶

22/03/2025

WHAT'S ON:
PAWS RESTART QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Saturday, 12th April from 6pm


We have been struggling financially and unable to take on any new rescue dogs so, we created a fundraising event to help us raise much-needed funds to reopen the rescue.

Join us for a legendary night that will test your smarts, bring you laugh-out-loud moments, a chance to win epic spot prizes, and awesome goodies up for grabs at our silent auction! And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better… we’re throwing in a live band so you can strut your stuff on the dance floor and some nibbles to keep your energy up throughout the fun night. Oh, and did we mention the adorable rescue dog and Paws Restart Ambassador, Albi? Yep, he’ll be there too!

Why join us?

- hilarious mc and an awesome quiz master to keep the night lively
- spot prizes—because winning is fun!
- silent auction packed with incredible items to bid on
- raffles galore—try your luck!
- live music to keep the vibes high
- delicious nibbles to fuel your brainpower
- meet the team behind the rescue & see how your support helps animals in need
- feel amazing knowing you’re making a difference!

A cash bar is available—because great ideas need great drinks
A huge thank you to the Empire Tavern for letting us use their awesome venue and all our amazing sponsors for making this possible!
Tag your quiz squad & secure your spot now! We look forward to seeing you there!

For tickets, go to: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/quiz-night-with-paws-restart/auckland

21/03/2025

From Jacob’s foster.

Hi Jacob, here, well, what a day it has been, first car ride with my foster tribe, a walk around a school courts area, ( with the sun in my eyes 🙄) and fun time cleaning up the garden for my tribe. Totally unappreciative they were. Never mind, I am having fun.

18/03/2025

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17/03/2025

PUPDATE

The lovely folks from PetdirectTakapuna, are hosting us this Sunday, the 23rd of March, and we will be there with some of our beautiful puppies ready to join your family.
They are cuute and we must warn you... it will be hard not to fall in love.
From 11 am to 1 pm.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

17/03/2025

If you haven't heard of PAHU BARK, it's a wonderful initiative set up by Laura, for only $1 a week you can support animal rescues all over the country. We were the lucky recipients this week and it couldn't have come at a better time as we have dogs waiting on surgery. Thanks, PAHU BARK and supporters, you are making a difference x

Set up a $1 weekly AP to PAHU BARK 🦴12-3274-0697013-00
CHARITIES REG NUMBER CC62639

Because of another generous donation from our local legends - Coghill Community Op Shop Whitianga and Waikato, we have raised a lovely amount for Paws - Restart🧡
RUNNING TOTAL: $36,308.11

13/03/2025