Pound Paws Rescue

👉 Please see updated information. He needs a suitable foster carer asap.

* SUITABLE FOSTER HOME NEEDED ASAP *

UPDATE - Charlie had his bloods done this week, his meds have been adjusted.
They are now about $100 a month (including script fee). He needs a vet check every 3 months, plus bloods done every 6 months.

* If there is someone out there that would consider sponsorship of Charlie, to cover his medications/vet costs, we'd be delighted. *

Info:
We've been asked to see if we can help this young dog who has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy.
His current people have had him for a year and have worked to train him to be a pest control dog. Due to his condition, it is not safe for him to continue working, and he is left at home alone for long hours whilst the other dogs are out working.

* He needs someone at home to monitor him, he is high energy and needs an active carer and to be an inside dog. *

Costs for Charlie's treatments are quoted at approximately $250 a month. As this is a recent diagnosis, it may change, depending on his needs.
*** Pound Paws is not in a position to take on the costs associated with another special needs dog. Hence, we are reaching out to see if there is either a sponsor, or a suitable forever home that can ensure that all of Charlie's needs are met.

Information we have:

"Charlie is a Labrador, around 2–3 years old. He’s a lovely boy who is both cuddly and ery energetic. He is well trained, good around food, animals (lives with a cat, is fine around sheep/cows) and children (all ages).

Charlie has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing seizures. This has involved veterinary visits and blood tests, and he now requires daily medication and ongoing veterinary monitoring to manage his condition. As his diagnosis is recent, his ongoing needs and management are still something we are navigating, and it’s important that anyone caring for him is aware of and comfortable with this responsibility.

Charlie has been an outside dog with us and sleeps in a kennel. Unfortunately, with our work commitments and everything else going on, we’ve come to realise that we aren’t able to give him the level of care, love, monitoring and attention he needs and deserves.

This has been a really difficult decision, as we do care about Charlie and want what is best for him. We want to find him a suitable foster home or, ideally, a loving forever home where he can receive the time, companionship, and ongoing care he deserves."

He is vaccinated, chipped but not neutered. Pound Paws will arrange this once he's settled into his new home (this is non-negotiable).

Please message or email us.
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* Ashburton *

Seeking an XL crate to loan please. UPDATE -
Thanks so much for the lovely offers - crate is now sorted!

This is for May who had cruciate & ligament repair surgery a few months ago. Ohhh, she'd love some chews and treats if anyone wishes to donate some! 💗

Thank you in advance!

❣️ Sweet 10-year-old Freddie came into our care six months ago after a TradeMe rehoming situation left him in an unsuitable environment.

At the time, his potential foster Mum, Pauline, was hesitant about opening her heart to another dog after the painful loss of her previous companion. However, the connection between them was instant.

Now, Freddie lives a life full of love and purpose. Alongside their daily sniff walks, he assists Pauline in her role as "Super Gran" at the Waimate Library. He takes his mahi as "Waimate's Reading Buddy" very seriously, although at times, the hard work can bring on a spontaneous nap.

He is always up for an adventure and loves to learn. He has recently taken up scent training as a hobby, and he isn't shy about singing along to the local fire siren—displaying a truly wonderful voice!

When the day winds down, Freddie lets Pauline know it's bedtime, curling up right next to her to sleep soundly until morning.

Freddie is just one of our many beautiful dogs in permanent foster care, where they are able to live out their lives fully loved, enriched, and cherished.

Thank you to Animates Timaru for providing free grooming for our small dogs. A wonderful service and very appreciated! ✨️🐾