Pets For Adoption & Doggies In Rehab
Hi there!
Meet our doggies here, and hopefully find your new bestie.
Everyone is desexed, chipped, vaccinated, heartworm + intestinal worm + flea treated. And every dog leaves with a little starter pack of a lead, collar, tags, harness, current diet & goodies.
We've also done all the extras (like dentals and blood panels for example). And everyone eats premium diets in care. Adoption fees are reduced for senior dogs despite their higher vetwork costs and longer time in rehab.
And please note: We don't freight dogs to new homes. SSR used to have a 'NSW only' policy but now allows interstate adoption if the successful applicant is willing to travel for a meet & greet. With this compromise we have had doggies go to Qld, Vic, SA, WA and ACT.
We have a lifetime backup policy and your adopted dog may be returned to us at any stage. Sometimes life throws you a curveball and we're always here to help. You may also call your carer 24/7 for any emergencies or questions.
Please allow time for a response to your application.
The Adoption Team is staffed by volunteers who work in their valuable free time between life's commitments.
Find out How Adoptions Work. And PLEASE read profiles thoroughly before applying.
Meet our doggies here, and hopefully find your new bestie.
Everyone is desexed, chipped, vaccinated, heartworm + intestinal worm + flea treated. And every dog leaves with a little starter pack of a lead, collar, tags, harness, current diet & goodies.
We've also done all the extras (like dentals and blood panels for example). And everyone eats premium diets in care. Adoption fees are reduced for senior dogs despite their higher vetwork costs and longer time in rehab.
And please note: We don't freight dogs to new homes. SSR used to have a 'NSW only' policy but now allows interstate adoption if the successful applicant is willing to travel for a meet & greet. With this compromise we have had doggies go to Qld, Vic, SA, WA and ACT.
We have a lifetime backup policy and your adopted dog may be returned to us at any stage. Sometimes life throws you a curveball and we're always here to help. You may also call your carer 24/7 for any emergencies or questions.
Please allow time for a response to your application.
The Adoption Team is staffed by volunteers who work in their valuable free time between life's commitments.
Find out How Adoptions Work. And PLEASE read profiles thoroughly before applying.
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Toby & Boy | Terrier Cross | 10yrs | PAIR | Sydney NSW
desexed ~ dental ~ vaccinated ~ microchipped ~ heartworm tested ~ wormed ~ flea treated ~ lifetime support ~ free consult with our vet ~ Adoption Fee for the pair $550 ~ Rehoming Body Number R251000076
Toby (l) and Boy (r) are a gorgeous pair. Living together their whole lives, despite their slightly different appearances, they are probably brothers.
These boys are going to bring love and laughs to their new home. They aren't glued to each other but always have to know where the other one is. Especially Toby, he will search for Boy if he's not in sight.
Toby likes the lounge room crate (door always open - it's like an indoor den), in it he has his collection of toys and will sleep on them like they are treasure. Sometimes falling asleep with one in his mouth!
People are shown his favourite toys and offered a game. He is a total clown, and bounds around in front of you for attention like the funny boy he is.
Boy is soooo affectionate and sweet, always following you for a pat and just to be with you. Literally everywhere, there's no such thing as privacy where Boy is concerned.
Now the weather is cooler, he's moved from sprawling on the floor with his tummy in the air, to curling up tight like a little furry doughnut. His nature is a bit quieter than Toby, not as much into toys and bounding around. He's more about getting as close to you as he can. He'll be a steadfast and loyal companion.
Both enjoy their food and have been feasting on BARF raw and Royal Canin dry. With Aussie made kangaroo tendons and fresh beefy bones to chew. They are fed separately, too keen to gobble food out of each other's bowls.
Recently though, we've put them on a bit of a diet. You'd never guess but his pair of chubby bubbies used to be dirty, prickle covered, boney, fly-bitten waifs! Boy has a large piece out of his ear where the flies nibbled it away (covered with hair now so you can't see).
We are seeking a thoroughly secure property of size, or even a genuine whopper of a yard with plenty of enrichment where they can get some exercise by running around and playing.
We're asking for applications like this because the boys are leash reactive towards other dogs. So they are NOT suited to city cafe life or off leash parks and we'd prefer if they had a roomy place to exercise in and people who love and accept them just the way they are. Walks in quiet streets are ok, but they do best when walked separately as opposed to a team.
At 9-10yrs old they aren't puppies anymore so besides liking a game, they also love a long cuddle on the lounge. **No other dogs please It took time & years of experience to get them used to foster friends and we aren't looking to pass on that task to another home.
No cats, pocket pets or free range chooks please. And children over 10 only. Toby has a long, no shed coat that will need to be clipped. And Boy has a lovely soft medium length coat that doesn't tangle much at all.
Dog door required. Foster carer requests no pools or dams please.
These boys are going to bring love and laughs to their new home. They aren't glued to each other but always have to know where the other one is. Especially Toby, he will search for Boy if he's not in sight.
Toby likes the lounge room crate (door always open - it's like an indoor den), in it he has his collection of toys and will sleep on them like they are treasure. Sometimes falling asleep with one in his mouth!
People are shown his favourite toys and offered a game. He is a total clown, and bounds around in front of you for attention like the funny boy he is.
Boy is soooo affectionate and sweet, always following you for a pat and just to be with you. Literally everywhere, there's no such thing as privacy where Boy is concerned.
Now the weather is cooler, he's moved from sprawling on the floor with his tummy in the air, to curling up tight like a little furry doughnut. His nature is a bit quieter than Toby, not as much into toys and bounding around. He's more about getting as close to you as he can. He'll be a steadfast and loyal companion.
Both enjoy their food and have been feasting on BARF raw and Royal Canin dry. With Aussie made kangaroo tendons and fresh beefy bones to chew. They are fed separately, too keen to gobble food out of each other's bowls.
Recently though, we've put them on a bit of a diet. You'd never guess but his pair of chubby bubbies used to be dirty, prickle covered, boney, fly-bitten waifs! Boy has a large piece out of his ear where the flies nibbled it away (covered with hair now so you can't see).
We are seeking a thoroughly secure property of size, or even a genuine whopper of a yard with plenty of enrichment where they can get some exercise by running around and playing.
We're asking for applications like this because the boys are leash reactive towards other dogs. So they are NOT suited to city cafe life or off leash parks and we'd prefer if they had a roomy place to exercise in and people who love and accept them just the way they are. Walks in quiet streets are ok, but they do best when walked separately as opposed to a team.
At 9-10yrs old they aren't puppies anymore so besides liking a game, they also love a long cuddle on the lounge. **No other dogs please It took time & years of experience to get them used to foster friends and we aren't looking to pass on that task to another home.
No cats, pocket pets or free range chooks please. And children over 10 only. Toby has a long, no shed coat that will need to be clipped. And Boy has a lovely soft medium length coat that doesn't tangle much at all.
Dog door required. Foster carer requests no pools or dams please.
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Genie | Silky Terrier | 11yrs | Sydney NSW | AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
desexed ~ major dental ~ vaccinated ~ microchipped ~ heartworm tested ~ wormed ~ flea treated ~ mammary tumour surgery ~ lifetime support ~ free consult with our vet ~ Adoption Fee $500 ~ Rehoming Body Number R251000076
UPDATE OCTOBER Sorry! Genie is being treated for an ear infection so isn't going anywhere for the next couple of weeks. She's suffered long term ear infections which have narrowed her ear canals. Her new owners will have to keep an eye out for ear scratching.
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More notes soon. Please read the basics so far. :)
Genie, the first of our Fab 5 is officially ready for her loving new home. She's a dear little lady, and loves spending time on the sofa and in the garden. She is a bit deaf from years of ear infections. Chicken aggravates her mouth and ears so she is eating Prime100 Kangaroo. Her new adopters must agree to continue feeding a low allergy diet. Experience with cardiac dogs is a must. She has an enlarged heart and murmur. Genie is taking Cardisure as a veterinary recommended preventative before becoming symptomatic. She must continue her medication. Genie's adoption fee will be going towards the significant costs (over $12,000 and counting) incurred by the Fab 5. No cats please! She's so soft, and we didn't realise she even cared until she saw one! |
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SSR Forever Care Program
A special program for special needs dogs.
Safe under our wing, these dogs get all they need and so much love from their Forever Carers.
Safe under our wing, these dogs get all they need and so much love from their Forever Carers.
Doggies in rehab and recovery
We put 100% of all our available funds towards getting our lovelies back on their feet again. If you'd like to gift towards SSR's rescue work, please let us know by clicking the big pink button. These guys aren't ready for adoption so they do not have their own 'Apply To Adopt' button.
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Stanley | Chihuahua Cross Maltese | 9yrs | IN REHAB
Desexed ~ dental ~ vaccinated ~ chipped ~ hw test ~ flea/tick/worm treated ~ 3 full blood panels ~ further details below
Day 1 Stan
Switched-on Stan
Skinny Stan
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Thank you to everyone who has enquired about Stan. Stan still has a long way to go (his vet has told us to be patient and expect his rehab to take a long time).
Because he's not 100%, we haven't assessed him for adoption. ARRIVAL Stanley is an unwell, emaciated little dog. He'll be in rehab a while. He's already had his dental and very very concerning blood panel results which will be re-run in 4 weeks looking for improvement. UPDATE 1 - Going back in for a weigh and more blood testing. We're hoping for an improvement, even just a little bit would be great. UPDATE 2 - Great blood results. But it could be another 6 months before his body gets over his starvation. UPDATE 3 - Little Stanley's cognition is improving as he slowly puts on a tiny bit of weight UPDATE 4 - Check out the progress photo of Stan! His mind is coming back 'online' slowly and he responds positively to dinner time and pats. Thank you everyone for your inquiries, Stan still has a long way to go (his vet has told us to be patient and expect his rehab to take a long time). Because he's not 100%, we haven't assessed him for adoption. UPDATE 5 - His weight gain has plateaued at a body-score we aren't happy with and further testing is being done. :( Stan is having further specialised blood and fecal testing which can be used to diagnose malabsorption and EPI. Retesting his thyroid function tests. There's also a condition known as 'silent Addison's' that doesn't exhibit textbook symptoms. UPDATE 6 -No EPI or malabsorption showed up in the pathology. No Addison's either. We're discussing with our vet as to the next move. UPDATE 7 - Stan's vet has prescribed a long course of anaerobic bacteria specific antibiotics. UPDATE 8 - Stan is booked in for an ultrasound of his stomach and digestive tract with a brilliant veterinary sonographer. We're praying he finds a reason for Stan's condition as to date, absolutely nothing has given us an answer. UPDATE 9 - Absolutely perfect results with no abnormalities found! So his vets want a Lovan trial. We're getting some compounded (due to his tiny size) and will see how that goes. Obviously we've thoroughly quizzed our vets on quality of life and the answer is yes, despite his challenges he is a perfectly happy, somewhat wonky, little dog. We're looking at another 3 months to see if the Lovan is effective. We've got to get to the bottom of things because Stanley needs a happy life in a happy new home! All we want for him is to be a healthy boy with parents who love him. NSW Mid North Coast foster care. |
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NEW ARRIVAL | Millie | Maltese X | 12yrs | Mid North Coast NSW | IN REHAB
Brand new Millie is still working through all the recent upheaval in her life.
Millie was surrendered by her owners to a country pound where she spent two weeks until she arrived in our care
She's a sweet little lady, the whitest white with the tiniest button nose and deep brown eyes. She approaches for a pat and reassurance, has her meal, a potter outside and then goes to her den and nods off to sleep. She is quite suspicious of men at the moment.
Millie was surrendered by her owners to a country pound where she spent two weeks until she arrived in our care
She's a sweet little lady, the whitest white with the tiniest button nose and deep brown eyes. She approaches for a pat and reassurance, has her meal, a potter outside and then goes to her den and nods off to sleep. She is quite suspicious of men at the moment.
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Visit the new Fab 5 page!
We're a bit stretched for room in this rehab section! So we have made a page on our website dedicated to our Fab 5. Each has the own journey before being ready to find their forever home. No adoption applications will be accepted until their carer believes they are ready for their new homes.
Click the pic to visit the new Fab 5 page and check for regular updates and follow their recovery.
Click the pic to visit the new Fab 5 page and check for regular updates and follow their recovery.
FAB 5 | Genie | Silky Terrier | 11yrs | Sydney | AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
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Genie is now available for adoption. See above.
Visit the Fab 5 Story Page |
FAB 5 | Lucille | Silky Terrier | 2yrs | NSW only please | IN REHAB
Desexed, dental, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, wormed and flea treated
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Please note, we will not be accepting any applications or expressions of interest for the Fab 5. We will advise when each dog is available for adoption and open to taking applications. It will be at different times as each dog has their own hurdles to get through.
***** Lucille is blind and will be undergoing cataract surgery asap. Please contribute to the $5,500 - $6000 required for the procedure. Visit the Fab 5 Story Page |
FAB 5 | Dillon | Silky Terrier | 5yrs | Mid North Coast NSW | IN REHAB
Desexed, dental, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, wormed and flea treated
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Please note, we will not be accepting any applications or expressions of interest for the Fab 5. We will advise when each dog is available for adoption and open to taking applications. It will be at different times as each dog has their own hurdles to get through.
Visit the Fab 5 Story Page |
FAB 5 | Ella | Silky Terrier | 5yrs | NSW only please | IN REHAB
Desexed, dental, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, wormed and flea treated
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Please note, we will not be accepting any applications or expressions of interest for the Fab 5. We will advise when each dog is available for adoption and open to taking applications. It will be at different times as each dog has their own hurdles to get through.
***** Ella is blind and will be undergoing cataract surgery asap. If you would like to contribute to the $5,500 - $6000 required for the procedure, please click on the link below. Visit the Fab 5 Story Page |
FAB 5 | Pixie | Silky Terrier | 9yrs | NSW only please| IN REHAB
Desexed, dental, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, wormed and flea treated
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Please note, we will not be accepting any applications or expressions of interest for the Fab 5. We will advise when each dog is available for adoption and open to taking applications. It will be at different times as each dog has their own hurdles to get through.
Visit the Fab 5 Story Page |
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Ladybird | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 13yrs | Sydney | RETIRED
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AUGUST UPDATE Something was 'not quite right' about Ladybird. So she went back for more testing. Despite good results at the start, Ladybird's bloods have changed. She's been diagnosed by ultrasound specialists (VSOS) as having a cluster of growths in her liver. Aspiration of one of the masses revealed it to be non cancerous but her vets feel they will spread and/or grow. We don't know if they are fast or slow growing. But can track her liver function through testing. More detail later but under vet advice she is being retired into Forever Care. To say we are devastated for her is an understatement....
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New section for adoption stories...
