Pet rescue organisations, such as Dog Rescue Newcastle, offer an alternative to getting your pet from a pet shop, breeder or “backyard breeder”. But where do pet rescue organisations get their animals and how does it work?
Pet rescue groups operate in every city in Australia and in most regional areas. Each organisation is a group [...]

Do you still remember Elly?
Months ago we launched a special issue of our newsletter dedicated to Elly. After her successful knee surgery, she had gone on trial in a new home. In Dog Rescue Newcastle’s most recent update, we were informed that Elly is happily settled in her new home and that her new Mum [...]

Great news. Our very special Lulu, who had surgery to restore her hearing, has gone on trial in a new home. She has another little canine playmate and lots of love. We’re very pleased for her and hope she can now settle down and enjoy the rest of her life.
We are [...]

Lulu, an 18 month old Moodle or a Maltese x Teacup Poodle, needs help in restoring her hearing. When Dog Rescue Newcastle rescued Lulu a couple of weeks ago, she was emaciated, filthy, and very frightened. When the vet examined her, it was discovered that she has untreated infections in both her ears which left [...]

Three weeks ago, we released a special issue of the Petitude newsletter dedicated to a local dog named Elly. She is a small Shih Tzu rescued from the pound by Dog Rescue Newcastle and she needed immediate surgery to repair the kneecaps on both of her back legs. The goal was to help [...]