Outstanding Vet Bills 14 Dec 2025: $6,524.70
Contributions gratefully received

News

News

URGENT: Special home needed for Bob by November

Due to financial hardship, Bob’s caregiver can no longer keep him. Greg adores this abandoned cat who came out of the bush and gradually worked his way into his heart and home about seven years ago.

In Greg’s words, “It is only through my present situation that I am looking to place Bob in a loving, safe environment. He is a special boy and hopefully will bring as much joy to you as he has to me…”

Bob is initially suspicious of strangers, so he will need someone who will patiently wait for him to trust them. Once trust is established, this handsome boy is very affectionate and playful. He rolls onto his back and enjoys gentle interaction on the floor or sitting alongside Greg on the couch. With his loud purr and companionable presence, Bob will make someone a special friend.

It would be ideal if he lived in a low-traffic area with bush nearby and someone at home most of the time. A child and dog-free home is sought where finances for vet care in his sunset years will be available.

We are looking for a quiet, loving home where Bob can have indoor and outdoor access through a cat door in a one or two person household. It would be lovely if Bob can again be the only cherished pet.

Bob’s age is unknown. He is in good health and is neutered, micro-chipped, wormed and flea treated. He must be adopted before November. He is currently living on the North Shore of Auckland.

bob-curious-gregv bob-looking-back-gregv bob-modelling-gregv
bob-relaxing-gregv bob-surprised-gregv
bob-playful-gregv bob-prowling-gregv

Thank you Upper Harbour Primary School

Exciting news! Upper Harbour Primary School has chosen us as the recipient of their recent fundraising effort. Yeehaa!

Along with other charities we were invited to their assembly to give the children a presentation about our work. During the next few days they voted for the charity they most wanted to support. We are so thrilled that we now have $506 to help us save more animals. Thanks so much to the children, parents and teachers at Upper Harbour Primary!

Special thanks to Paul and Janice for bringing their gorgeous pup along as an ambassador for Animal Re-homing. Newly adopted Lutha was a fine example of our rescue and re-homing processes – and he was a star on the day!

alt

alt

alt  alt  alt

Loveable pup wants someone to love him

Vernika was shocked to see a handsome little puppy running alone along a busy street. She watched in horror as he ran across the road and was hit by a car. She tried to find his caregivers, but with no micro-chip or collar the search was fruitless - so she contacted us. We have also been unable to find his original guardians.

The pup had developed a limp so we took him to the vet who prescribed seven days of bed rest – not easy for this brindle bundle of boisterous energy! We are pleased that his leg is now completely recovered.

We have named him Vernie after his rescuer and he has been registered, micro-chipped, de-sexed and fully vaccinated. Vernie will be ready for adoption when his neuter stitches have been removed.

He adores playtime with people and other dogs and loves cuddles, so his successful applicant will need to be around him most of the time. This cute little boy sits for treats but needs further training so attendance at a series of group obedience classes is a condition of his adoption.

If you have time for a puppy, can afford to feed a large dog and will love him to pieces for the length of his lifespan, we look forward to hearing from you. Applications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks to Vernika for rescuing Vernie, Dog Protection Society New Zealand for fostering him for us, Paw Justice for donating his puppy food,Nose To Tail Dogwash for giving him complimentary baths and to our valued volunteers for providing him with regular walks and love.

alt  alt  alt  alt

Take the Big Veg Challenge

SAFE's Big Veg Challenge for World Vegetarian Month is only two days away!

Try out vegetarian or vegan eating for the month of October. You'll do your health and the environment a favour - and save animal lives while you're at it!

Signing up gives you access to free recipes, meal plans, advice on nutrition and eating out. There's also a group for sharing ideas with other people taking the challenge. Let us know how you go!

alt

Stop Auckland University shooting pigs in the head

The NZ Institute of Environmental Science & Research and the University of Otago have announced that they will no longer shoot live pigs in the head in bloodstain-pattern research. Auckland University has also been conducting these tests but has made no such promise.

It’s common knowledge that the skulls of humans and pigs are very dissimilar, so not only is this a cruel practise, but data gained from these experiments is unreliable at best.

Please join us in asking Auckland University to permanently stop this brutality.

alt