Ellie's Canine Rescue & Rehome

Ellie's Canine Rescue & Rehome We (Nicole & Vicky) rescue and rehome dogs from pounds & private surrenders. Based Wellington region
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Urgent foster or foster to adopt family needed for loving Flint. Flint's foster has had unplanned surgery which means sh...
02/09/2024

Urgent foster or foster to adopt family needed for loving Flint.

Flint's foster has had unplanned surgery which means she can no longer care for Flint, as much as it breaks her heart.

Flint is not good with cats and unfortunately we are very short on fosters without cats at the moment.

Flint is currently in a home with other dogs and older children. He is a large boy, but has a big heart ❤️

If you could help out either fostering or even better would like to adopt Flint then please go to www.elliesk9rescue.co.nz and complete the relevant form.

More details on Flint at his profile here:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/4851114968

15 months old Flint is a very loving, loyal male, 15ths old, large Labrador x Heading dog. Good with cats: No Good with dogs: Yes, Flint is super social ...

Sometimes the dogs who come to us need a bit more help so they can get ready for adoption. Their past means that they ne...
02/09/2024

Sometimes the dogs who come to us need a bit more help so they can get ready for adoption. Their past means that they need the additional support of an animal behaviourist.

We have been working with Cheryl Trust Practitioner NZ since we started in 2019. She is the only person trained in the The Trust Technique in NZ and Australia. Cheryl has had a life changing impact on several of our rescues over the years.

Currently she is helping Rosie and Tess's fosters build their confidence and trust in people, their environment and strange dogs. With the dedication of their fosters to following Cheryl's advice, these two dogs are on the way to enjoying life more.

Cheryl not only works with Ellie's but other rescues across NZ. She loves all dogs and is dedicated to helping them live a more peaceful life.

Thank you Cheryl for your continued support of our rescues.

Thank you so much The Pet Centre and their Upper Hutt customers for your support.
29/08/2024

Thank you so much The Pet Centre and their Upper Hutt customers for your support.

In just 2 hours our generous customers enjoyed cupcakes and a sausage sizzle to the tune of $302, with many customers also donating their change. Thank you all so much!! 😍🐶

We often receive calls from Social Workers at local hospitals who have patients with dogs that need urgent help and we a...
28/08/2024

We often receive calls from Social Workers at local hospitals who have patients with dogs that need urgent help and we always make sure we help. 2 weeks ago we got a call about a wee dog that had been trapped alone in a caravan for a number of days after the owner had an accident. We hopped straight in the car and found little Luna shaking and hiding in the back. Once she knew we were there to help she quickly became the friendliest and happiest dog you will ever meet.

The biggest thank you to Paws 4 A Groom - Small Dog Grooming who groomed her for free after hours, this is despite them being booked out till next year!! As you can see from the photos she is feeling a lot more comfortable now she can see where she is going.

Luna is having a wonderful time playing with her new dog friends and human baby and is possibly the most well behaved and easy going dog we have ever met. Her owner has a wee way to recovery so she will be part of the pack for the next wee while.

It's International Dog Day This day was started in 2004 to celebrate all dogs  - pure and mix breed BUT mainly to raise ...
26/08/2024

It's International Dog Day

This day was started in 2004 to celebrate all dogs - pure and mix breed BUT mainly to raise awareness for dogs in shelters and in need of adoption.

So in the spirit of International Dog Day, what would make these dogs day would be to find their forever home! These beautiful pups and dogs have NO suitable applications at this time.

So please help us to find them their new families. Consider adopting or if you can't, please share this post so as many people see it as possible. The more people who see them, the more likely the right family will find them.

Information about adopting and our forms can be found here: www.elliesk9rescue.co.nz/adopt





Dog of the Week: Brodie!Brodie is a very loving, happy chap. He is a 9 month old male, Staffy Terrier. We think he will ...
25/08/2024

Dog of the Week: Brodie!

Brodie is a very loving, happy chap.
He is a 9 month old male, Staffy Terrier.
We think he will be medium - large sized when fully grown.

He loves to play and plays well with his foster siblings
Will sit and wait for his food & takes food gently by hand.
He is toilet trained and crate trained.

He is very keen to please and loves to be close to his people getting pats and love.
Still has an abundance of energy as a puppy.
He is keen to meet other dogs and play with them.

Good with cats: Fostered with cats.
Good with dogs: Yes.
Good with children under 10: Yes.
Good with children over 10: Yes.
Needs fencing at least: 1.3m high - he is a curious boy.
Can be left alone during work hours: Yes, has always had a doggy friend with him.

If you are interested in meeting Brodie, own your house & can give a loving home then please complete this online form: https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=vh3049&method=online_form_html&formid=42 (or visit http://www.elliesk9rescue.co.nz and click o

Thank you to Alex Colliss for the great photos.

Poppy and Pups updateA wonderful news update for the wonderful Poppy - she has found her forever home!  In a beautiful b...
24/08/2024

Poppy and Pups update

A wonderful news update for the wonderful Poppy - she has found her forever home!

In a beautiful bit of the universe truly looking out for Poppy, her perfect family emailed us the day after her foster and I discussed what her prefect home would look like and our plans to start advertising her!

We immediately set a meeting and it was love all round from the first. Poppy (now Luna) is now starting to settle into the routine of her new family. Here is what they have to say:

She really does have a lovely nature. She is gentle with our young daughters and puts young Cooper (foster dog friend) in his place when he gets too much! She walks beautifully on lead and isn’t fussed by unfamiliar people, dogs or vehicles. She also loves playing with the fetch toys and having a good chew!

We are so happy that Poppy (now Luna) has found her people, we are now starting to look for forever homes for her babies Frida and Rosco.

If you are interested in adopting one of them, just head to www.elliesk9rescue.co.nz/adopt and click on their profile photos.







Rescue never restsLast Sunday we were all exhausted from our birthday event and hoping for a quiet day to recover (there...
24/08/2024

Rescue never rests

Last Sunday we were all exhausted from our birthday event and hoping for a quiet day to recover (there is never a day off we have learned over the past 5 years).

These puppers had other ideas.

We were contacted and asked if we could save these beautiful pups from sad situations where they were unwanted and needed moving urgently. So our wonderful foster team stepped up and a joint effort saw them coming safely to us during that nasty rain storm we had.

The beautiful black girls (Meg & Cleo) came to us from Taranaki. They are about 4-5mths old, kelpie x heading x huntaway. They are highly trainable, raised rural and good with other animals as well as people. They are available for adoption now. Go to www.elliesk9rescue.co.nz/adopt for a form.

The little pups will be available for adoption in a couple of weeks. Spring, Smudge and Sage are 7 weeks old Husky x bull breed (we think). They are currently very cute and fluffy but will be large dogs when full grown.

Huge thanks to our amazing foster team who opened their homes to these pups on short notice and braved the horrible weather conditions to help make it happen.

We always need more fosters, we have a wait list for dogs and pups. If you are interested in helping us save lives, then please go to our website and have a look at the foster page for more information and an application form: www.elliesk9rescue.co.nz/foster






Come and see us tomorrow at The Pet Centre Upper Hutt (new Queen Street location) from 12-2pm. Puppy cuddles, sausage si...
23/08/2024

Come and see us tomorrow at The Pet Centre Upper Hutt (new Queen Street location) from 12-2pm. Puppy cuddles, sausage sizzle & cupcakes.

Waitangirua Community event – Microchipping and a bag of dog food for just $10 Ellie’s Canine Rescue & Rehome will be at...
23/08/2024

Waitangirua Community event – Microchipping and a bag of dog food for just $10

Ellie’s Canine Rescue & Rehome will be at Waitangirua Mall car park from 1pm to 2pm (or if we run out of food and microchips, we will leave earlier) on Sunday 25 August.

We have 20 microchips and two pallets of dog food to help those families struggling in these hard times. This is a first in first served basis.

The $10 covers the cost to us of registering your dog on the NZ Companion Animal Register – this is NOT the council database but a different one that vets and rescues use.

We will not be providing details to the council; this is the owner's responsibility.

Advantages of microchipping and having your dog registered on the NZ Companion Animal register (NZCAR):

1. If your dog gets lost and a stranger finds them, they can take them to a rescue or vet who will scan them for free and call the person on the database – no need to involve the pound

2. If your dog gets lost and the pound collect it, being microchipped will save you a potential $300 fine and they will be able to contact you quicker, so you are less likely to incur impound fees

3. It is proof of ownership – no one else will be able to claim your dog as theirs. Stolen dogs have returned to their owners even years later because they are on NZCAR.

If you have a dog and you are not sure whether it is microchipped or registered on the NZCAR, we will scan them and check for you. If they are microchipped but not registered, we can register them for you for $10. You will still get a bag of food.

We will also be taking details on the day of people interested in having their dog desexed through us at our cost.

Conditions of attending:

If your dog is sick with symptoms of vomiting and or diarrhea, please do not bring them to this event – get them to a vet.

If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs or humans please bring them in a muzzle and under control of an adult. We reserve the right to refuse to microchip a dog if we are concerned for our safety.

If your dog or pup is not fully vaccinated, please either carry them or leave them in your car.

We would like to thank: PBT Transport who made this possible.

Sparkles Update!!It has been a busy few weeks for Sparkles who arrived to us with no name and a mouth full of rotting te...
22/08/2024

Sparkles Update!!

It has been a busy few weeks for Sparkles who arrived to us with no name and a mouth full of rotting teeth. Thanks to the incredible team at Raumati Vet Centre Sparkles has had her dental operation which removed over 7 teeth and her blood tests came back great. The next step is desexing her in a weeks time. We are so grateful to Dr Erin who was so touched by Sparkles story (and Dick) that she donated her time and expertise and paid for Sparkles treatment. Raumati Vet Centre really are the most caring and compassionate team.

We were contacted by a lovely gentleman called Dick. Since losing his beloved Murphy the westie to old age he had been so lonely and needed a new friend to take care of. When Dick met Sparkles it was love at first sight. Dick said Sparkles has given his life meaning again. We visited them this morning and Sparkles is being spoilt rotten with daily walks to the beach and around the retirement village. They are a match made in heaven, talk about perfect timing!

We often get elderly small dogs and it makes us so happy to see them bringing joy to retirees and enjoying their pain free second chance at life.

Last Thursday we took three sweet 5 week old pups to Shona McFarlane rest home in Lower Hutt. The pups were a huge hit w...
21/08/2024

Last Thursday we took three sweet 5 week old pups to Shona McFarlane rest home in Lower Hutt.

The pups were a huge hit with the residents (and staff) and happily snuggled in for cuddles whilst we chatted about the pups and rescuing dogs.

Thank you Activities Coordinators Ange & Katie who organized the visit. We all really enjoyed our time with you.

A huge thanks to Brianna and the team at Financial Markets Authority NZ for donating food, toys, bowls, collars and more...
21/08/2024

A huge thanks to Brianna and the team at Financial Markets Authority NZ for donating food, toys, bowls, collars and more. With over 55 dogs and puppies currently in foster it is being put to good use as we speak!

Every month FMA picks a charity for their staff to support and bring donations for.

We truly appreciate you choosing Ellie's this month

A big thank you to Angus and his class mates at Hutt Valley High School.  For their Business Studies project they prepar...
21/08/2024

A big thank you to Angus and his class mates at Hutt Valley High School. For their Business Studies project they prepared packs for adopters with useful information on all things dogs, toys and a collar. It is so awesome you guys used this project to think about how you could help rescued dogs and educate the public on dog welfare. You deserve top marks from your Teacher!

Birthday event photos from Alex Colliss - so many happy smiley puppers!
19/08/2024

Birthday event photos from Alex Colliss - so many happy smiley puppers!

What an amazing Birthday event we had on Saturday at Brewtown! We were blessed to have two amazing photographers Jo Moor...
19/08/2024

What an amazing Birthday event we had on Saturday at Brewtown!

We were blessed to have two amazing photographers Jo Moore Photographer and Alex Colliss who volunteered their time to help us record this special occasion. We have some of Jo's photo's here (please pop to her page for heaps more) and will follow with another post with Alex's photos.

The biggest thank you to JFAB - Jemmas Facepainting and babysitting who volunteered her time to do free face painting. She is incredibly talented and the kids were over the moon!

Thank you to Dogs First (www.dogsfirst.co.nz), Titahi Bay Obedience Club (www.tbcoc.org.nz) and Dog Agility Wellington Group (www.dawg.co.nz) for coming and demonstrating agility, obedience, tricks and scent work. Your dogs did amazingly well in a busy environment and we really appreciate your time.

Thank you to all of our stall holders for their time and making the occasion so much fun.

Thank you to all our adoption families who bought our Ellie's rescues to catch up and say Hi - it was lovely to see them all so happy and healthy.

And lastly (but not least) biggest THANK YOU to our dedicated team of committee members and fosters. We could not do this without you and we are truly humbled and appreciative of everything you do for us. We love you guys.

OK - Oscar style speech over - enjoy the photos!

16/08/2024
16/08/2024

Ellie Canine Rescue & Rehome's 5th Birthday Party! is off to a pawesome start with the dog agility demos. 🐶

Here at the covered Greenspace until 2pm, come get out of the rain and enjoy some puppy cuddles.

Koha entry

16/08/2024
16/08/2024

We are all set up at the Ellie's Ellie Canine Rescue & Rehome's 5th Birthday Party!! Located Brewtown Upper-hutt Greenspace area. 10am-2pm

Come down and see us! We have pupcakes, special party cookies with icing, plus our favourite normal treats!
We also have favourites from Scoop Dog Olive's Kitchen NZ Gourmate Pet Treat Co. Tandem Pet

We have my lovely Italian Student Lara helping me today & soon my lovely Icelandic Student Hrönn will arrive, plus Kyle & Cosmo 🐾

See you soon
Eftpos available ❤️🐕🐾🥳🎉

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow at our 5th Birthday pawty! It's totally under cover so even if the rain doesn't le...
16/08/2024

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow at our 5th Birthday pawty!

It's totally under cover so even if the rain doesn't let up we'll be nice and dry.

There is plenty of parking at Brewtown.

We also have plenty of our pups and dogs who are available for adoption who will be there for cuddles or pats. Check these cuties out for some of the furry friends joining us!

Two more sleeps to our 5th Birthday event. It's on Saturday 17 August 10am to 2pm at Brewtown's covered Greenspace. This...
14/08/2024

Two more sleeps to our 5th Birthday event.

It's on Saturday 17 August 10am to 2pm at Brewtown's covered Greenspace. This means plenty of parking and we will be dry no matter what weather comes our way.

We have lots of activities planned for all ages including:

10am - open and the first 25 groups get a free gift bag!
10.30 - 11.30am - Demo & advice from experts of scent work and agility
11.40am - Demo of dog recall from Pawsitive Behaviours
12pm - Fancy Dress Parade with prize giving - Best Dog Outfit
12.15pm - Best Dog Trick with prize giving
12.30pm - Fancy dress Parade - Dog & Human matching or complimentary outfits with prize giving.

We will also have three raffles on the day, lots of stalls both for dogs and their human friends, face painting and a colouring competition for kids and puppy cuddles. Lots of out dogs who are up for adoption will be there for people to meet as well.

This is a dog friendly event, we encourage you to bring your dog and people social dog along. If your dog would be miserable or overwhelmed in a busy market environment, please leave them at home. We want everyone to be happy and having fun!

Please like and share this post, we are fundraising to continue rescuing more dogs and supporting dogs in the community. The more we raise, the more we can help. Help us to make a difference.







We've had a busy fundraising weekend this weekend. Our sausage sizzle yesterday at Bunnings Warehouse Petone and puppy y...
11/08/2024

We've had a busy fundraising weekend this weekend.

Our sausage sizzle yesterday at Bunnings Warehouse Petone and puppy yoga today F45 Training Upper Hutt. Thank you to both the teams there for reaching out and making this possible.

We'd also like to thank from the bottom of our hearts our dedicated fosters and their families who supported us during these events. Without you guys, we wouldn't be able to do so much - we love you.

Thank everyone who turned out to each event and donated, every dollar counts and we raised around $1,500 this weekend 😍

We are so grateful that  Bunnings Warehouse Petone chose us for their 'Stores for a Cause' initiative.Come down and visi...
09/08/2024

We are so grateful that Bunnings Warehouse Petone chose us for their 'Stores for a Cause' initiative.

Come down and visit us tomorrow at Bunnings in Petone, we will have a yummy BBQ (9-3) , puppy cuddles(11-1), a raffle and you can meet the team and find out more about fostering!!

See you tomorrow!

Ellie's 5th Birthday Pawty Stalls!K9 CookiesFurFrienzPupper Hutt Hydrotherapy ClinicEezapet - relieves the itchJFAB - Je...
05/08/2024

Ellie's 5th Birthday Pawty Stalls!

K9 Cookies
FurFrienz
Pupper Hutt Hydrotherapy Clinic
Eezapet - relieves the itch
JFAB - Jemmas Facepainting and babysitting
Baxter and Bentley Dog Company
Chester & Lucy
Heidis 3d print and sensory toys
Barts Bounty
Hand Made By Cass
Pawsitive Behaviours
The Cats & Dogs Dinner Company Group
Valerie's Dog Gear
Equine Art
Azzagee's creations
Poppet & Peanut
Georgia Rose Jewellery
Indiblenz - handmade in NZ
Cassidy Ave Pet Supplies

Introducing the sweetest old gal "Sparkles".  We broke Sparkles out of a pound this morning where she had ended up with ...
31/07/2024

Introducing the sweetest old gal "Sparkles". We broke Sparkles out of a pound this morning where she had ended up with no name and no age. We can't go into her story but as you can see from the photos she has seen better days. At a guess this sweetie is 10-12 years old. She is going to need an expensive dental to remove all the rotten teeth (basically all of them), desexing and a groom to get the matts out but lucky for Sparkles her life is really just beginning now. When she is recovered she will be up for adoption.

We have over 50 dogs and puppies currently and get roughly 20-30 surrender enquiries every week. On top of all the medium and large pups and dogs we have taken in this month we have also been surrendered a beagle, 2 japanese spitz, borderdoodle, maltese x, jackhuahua, foxy and shihtzu. It is hands down the worst we have ever seen things really.

If you would like to contribute to Sparkles dental our account is: Ellie’s Canine Rescue, ASB, 12-3478-0067646-00. If you would like a tax receipt for IRD just email [email protected] and we will send one asap.

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