KENZIE ❤ PLEASE SHARE - Kenzie is number 2 of the lovely Timaru Pound pups that came into our care a few weeks ago. Her sister Tia is now on trial in her special home so its Kenzies turn. Kenzie is likely a Staffy X and is approximately 6 months old. Shes an energetic girl who is very playful and loves her Jack Russell foster brother. She is a very quirky girl, a bit of a dork and loves frolicking in water. Kenzie is learning to love human contact and love tasty treats. She has basic commands like sit and lie down. Ideally we would like to see her go to a home where she gets one on one training. She is an intelligent girl who needs to find her special person she can bond with who will love her and look after her forever. Kenzie has had her first vaccinations, up to date with worming, and will be rehomed on a desexing contract. She is currently located in Balclutha. If you might be interested in meeting Kenzie or would like more information please get in touch through private message ❤
THRIVING PUPPY UPDATE <3 When newborn pups come to us needing help due to their mum struggling - whether it's not having enough milk or other reasons - the stress can be overwhelming. Our priority is always finding the best solution to give them the best possible start. Coordinating their care and moving them to foster homes takes a village, and we want to start by thanking you all for sharing and tagging our posts. Your support brings in a flood of offers to help, and we are deeply grateful. To those who have reached out with offers of assistance - thank you! There are some truly wonderful people out there with the biggest hearts. A special thank you to Cilla and her family - you are angels to these wee souls. Hand-feeding these tiny pups is no easy task, especially since hungry pups want milk on demand! Then there is monitoring quantities of milk intake, and checking on the weaker pup in the litter. Cilla rescued Lulu recently to give her a better life and Lulu has taken on a motherly role to the pups, cleaning and nurturing them, such a beautiful act of love, dogs just know instinctively when vulnerable pups need a mum. These pups are getting the best start, plus they have 3 other collies to learn from too. We couldn’t do this without you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you <3
THANK YOU <3 WOW, we are so very grateful to the awesome staff at the Waikiwi Tavern (Official) they are a godsend at this time of the year, they dedicate their final jingo night of the year to Furever Homes, the prizes are fantastic, well organised and patronised! THANK YOU everyone involved... they raised $3140 to help us desex and help babies like this wee soul, how cute are the ears!! We have nearly hit 100 kittens in care over the past week, prices have increase and is putting the pressure on. This is a huge, huge help. We will have kittens coming up for adoption soon and will do individual posts for them as soon as they are weaned and have had their vet work done <3
UNCLAIMED <3 PLEASE SHARE - This lovely big boy has been at our house for a few weeks now, he's been here the whole time and hasn't left. I have made posts to ask our community if anyone knows where he belongs. He's a big cat who looks well-fed but doesn't seem to have a home at the moment. I'm worried as I have a dog who loves our cats but not stray cats. He's super friendly and loves a cuddle and loves his food! He's desexed so he must be someone's lost pet. Please call me on 0210617526 if this is your cat <3
TOBY ❤ PLEASE SHARE - To know him is to love him. There is so many parts of rescue that tears your heart completely to pieces. Seeing first hand the separation of mothers and their offspring is the hardest part to carry. Some say we are putting human emotions onto the animals and in reality it is not like that for them. We disagree, and from a place of observation and experience we see the sadness and the desperation, mothers frantically searching for their babies and pups yearning for comfort that only a mother can give. Toby is our latest rescue who needs more than most. Toby is deaf, he misses his mum and her guidance, he is alone and is dealing with so much uncertainty. He has attached himself to one of the dogs in his foster home and sadly it will break his heart to leave her when he is rehomed. We want to thank Brenda who donates weekly to Furever homes and has done so since we began the rescue, she has the kindest heart and walks this earth doing what she can to protect the animals. Brenda named this wee soul Toby and her donation is going to Toby's food and vet care and although he will never hear his name being called, he will always be protected and loved for the rest of his life and we will do our best to give him the comfort he seeks. We feel lucky that we can help make their lives a little better and that they will know love. Our goal is to get Toby some professional help on his journey and to do that we are putting a call out for crowd-funding to make this possible, if anyone can help with a couple of dollars towards his rehabilitation, please use our account Furever Homes Westpac 03-1750-0845349-000 and put Toby in the reference. Every single cent will go into a fund for his needs. These babies don't ask to be born and the very least we can do is help them. Toby has many challenges to face in his life and together we can make his journey a little easier ❤
FERN & WEEMAN <3 PLEASE SHARE - These two beautiful pets and their owner are about to become homeless, in a week. WEEMAN the goat thinks he's a dog! he is a wether, very friendly and it is extremely hard for their owner to let them go. Fern is loved very much by her owner who is now desperate to find a loving home for her. She has a lovely nature, she is a chocolate lab and would be better in a farm situation if possible. She is good with stock as she has been living on a farm most of her life, she is great with other dogs, horses etc. She loves kids and her goat mate! She is desexed, registered and microchipped. Fern is 7 years old and has had all her vaccinations. She is in Waimumu and it would be awesome if we could find them a farm home together. Please private message us if you can help them <3
EWAN <3 PLEASE SHARE - This lovely old dog sadly lost his original owner and now his current owner, he is about 11 years old and is too lovely to be PTS due to circumstances beyond his control. Ewan is the most placid lovely old boy, he is a staffy x and is in good health, he would suit a range of situations. An older person who needs company or a family with other pets and kids. Ewan really is a sweetheart and would make someone a lovely and loyal friend, he is gentle, affectionate, obedient and very chilled out. He is currently in Alexandra, but can be transported to the best place that suits his needs. Please private message us if you can give Ewan as much love as he gives out <3
SHINE ON LITTLE ONE ❤ The hardest post to ever write. Wee Pickles diagnosis has come back and the vet suspects he may have Hemophilia A or B (a genetic condition meaning he lacks a blood clotting factor). He had a small seisure recently and the vet thinks it could have been the result of a bleed on the brain. They said all they can do is symptom treat, so every time he bumps his leg, they treat it, but it’s the worry of a bleed in his lung or his other organs. It’s also very worrying when it comes to his baby teeth falling out soon and the bleeding which will come with it. There is a huge risk to get him castrated, or any other future procedure he may need. We wish for an angel with a magic wand to make it all better, our magic is all used up and on Wednesday wee Pickles will be put to sleep. Everyone has cried a river, this is not the news we wanted for this beautiful soul. Your heart says no, no, we can help him, but logic jumps in and says it's the best thing for Pickles, then you question, is it? is it really, a spark of hope - surely we can do something! then there's that heavy feeling of knowing we can't. The emotional roller-coaster is constantly crashing and reviving, his coat is shiny, he looks so healthy, he seems happy, he is eating, but the outside is not reflecting the inside and his inner turmoil. Jaimee and Adorabella who rescued him spent a day with him to say their goodbyes and they made this wee slide show. Dearest Pickles, we tried so, so, hard to fix you, we are sorry you are so broken, we love you, so many people love you, you touched our hearts and if love could heal you, you would be the healthiest little pupa on this planet. For those who love - love lasts forever ❤
FLUFFIES FOR FLUFFIES ❤ PLEASE SHARE - We want to thank the team at Fluffies for Fluffies for sending us these awesome scrunchies full of catnip! Hopefully these will help other cats and kittens who are a bit shy... they certainly have helped our semi-wilds come out of their shell, they love playing with them, chasing them and it's making life a lot easier for our fosters! Such an awesome idea, they also have some other amazing cat accessories. We really appreciate these - thank you!! <3
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EMERGENCY HELP <3 PLEASE SHARE - If anyone is in need of food, blankets, or a safe dry bed for their animals please message us. It's been a hell of a day for many people who have had to leave their homes and for the animals who have been misplaced. We have supplies on hand, offers of temporary housing and grazing for horses, lifestyle block sheep and cows in Wallacetown, Myross Bush and some areas of Southland. Please don't be afraid to ask for help, or spread the word to those who may not have Facebook, we are only too happy to help and try and take some of the pressure off pet owners at this time. This wee handful of kitties are safe and warm for the night and there is room for a few more. Our community have been amazing dropping off food and blankets, thank you for the support <3
