Inquiries to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

When Jess and Marley's Mum passed away, they were left grieving and without a home. With the huge loss they have suffered, they are in need of a stable lifestyle with lots of love. Their sad little faces show their despair and confusion.

JESSIE. DOB: 7/5/12 (Just turned 10).

Adopted at 4-months-old from the Humane Society. Jessie is an extremely loyal and intuitive girl who has an uncanny ability to read her humans. (Her human siblings call her their ‘human dog’).

She has lived with cats all her life, but has shown interest in unknown cats. Sometimes she suffers from itchy skin which is suspected to be a grass allergy. However, she is currently doing well on good quality sensitive food.

Jessie is a good, alert dog who will bark to let you know something's up - but she’s pretty chilled and calm otherwise. She can be dog reactive at times, but is easily redirected by saying ‘leave the puppy’.

Jess is wary of strange men, loves water, and chasing a ball. At her age, small sessions with short throws are in her best interest now. She’s in good health for a 10-year-old girl, and weighs approx 25 kilos. She has been surrounded by love all her life, lived in a quiet, peaceful, calm home, and loves to be close to her human. All she needs now is her own person.

MARLEY. Will turn 7 in September.

He’s a neutered, white Golden Retriever. He is a failed assistance dog who was adopted when he was about 1-year-old. He failed his assistance training because he has some insecurities and anxiety issues/irrational fears. For instance, he absolutely hates and fears water, and isn’t good in public/noisy/busy places.

Marley is generally a well-mannered boy who loves people and other dogs. He’s just a big hairy loveable goofball of a boy. Marley too has lived with multiple cats and is very gentle, but has also shown interest in stranger cats. He loves to bring presents, loves his food... and will eat anything in sight.

Both dogs require regular grooming and Marley drops a lot of fur. Previous big, hairy dog experience would be an advantage.

They are both de-sexed and micro-chipped, and will be registered on the NZ Companion Animal Register. Council registrations are up to date along with vaccinations, flea and worm treatment.

Neither dog would be suitable in a house with small, noisy children. Their lives have been very unsettled and they’ve had huge upheaval since their Mum passed away. They have never been left alone all day as their Mum worked part time. Marley has some separation anxiety.

Applicants must own their home in the wider Auckland area, be fully fenced, and available for a property inspection, etc.

Expressions of interest in these beautiful, bereaved housemates may be directed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you.

It's been a beautiful, sunny day to clean out the rescue chickens' enclosure. ?

Henny Penny supervises while one of our wonderful volunteers, Suzie, does the hard work. See the post below for Penny's story.

This election, Auckland has an animal-friendly Mayoral Candidate. ? Voting is from 16th September - 8th October. Don't miss out! Please tell your Auckland friends.

The candidate is Michael Morris, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
www.greensoul.ac.nz, Tel. 021 064 6909

He is also a founder of a developing Animal Justice Party which will be registered for the 2023 general election. The more votes Michael wins, the more public awareness is raised about the importance of animal justice.

Michael’s official profile statement is below.

“Kia ora koutou

I am a policy adviser, scientist, teacher and vegan for the animals.

I am the only candidate representing the underclass; tormented, mutilated and cruelly slaughtered in their billions.

I also stand for environmental justice, and justice for financially disadvantaged humans. All are related.

Environmental damage disproportionally affects animals as we saw in the Australian bush fires. Animal agriculture contributes to climate change, pandemics, food insecurity and habitat destruction.

Social ills, including environmental damage and animal consumption, are worse in unequal societies. Income equality benefits all.

Policies include; free and comprehensive public transport, plant-based council functions, no lethal animal management, phasing out animal farming, no rodeo or animal racing on council property, preserving trees and biodiversity. A living wage for council staff, including contractors.

Changes to be funded by capping salaries (including my own), selling unnecessary council assets for (sustainable) development, and developer levies. No rate rises”.

Last night Kyle contacted us with concerns about a lost hen wandering onto his property and roosting on the roof of his van. Like us, he was afraid dogs or cats might harm her.

Following our advice, Kyle was delighted to be able hand catch this sweet hen and he named her Henny Penny. We collected the hungry wee girl from him and are now searching for her guardians.

Thank you for your kind heart and swift actions Kyle. ?

If anyone knows Henny Penny's caregivers, please ask them to private message or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thank you.

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