27/08/2026
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If you didn't know, our beautiful Tracker has had his little heart tested a few times.
There were two families who came out expressing interest in Tracker & one of his siblings. It was never a competition โ it was simply about allowing the dogs and families to meet and seeing who naturally fitted where.
But every single time Tracker was upโฆ he gave it absolutely EVERYTHING..!!!
The first family arrived with their dog. Tracker showed off everything he knew. He tried desperately to make friends, putting his whole little heart out there as if to say, โLook at me! I could be yours!โ But his sibling was chosen. As they left, Tracker screamed trying to bust through the gate.
I was trying so hard to be happy for his sibling heading off to their beautiful new life, while looking back at Tracker standing behind the baby gate with those sad little eyes. It was a 'still' moment for him. For us.
That one hurt.
Then another family came to meet Tracker and another sibling.
Again, Tracker made a sprint for it. He gunned for it! He showed them everything he had. I could literally see how much heart this little boy was putting into being noticed.
But againโฆ his sibling was chosen.
That night I held Tracker tight, stroked his beautiful ears and promised him:
โYour family is coming, Trackies and when they do, they'll be the most beautiful, perfect, animal-loving family for YOUโ (just like your siblings family's) โบ๏ธ.
Then another email arrived expressing interest in Tracker.
They came out to meet him. I fired open the gate expecting the usual Tracker to come charging throughโฆ
He just stood there.
(I was shocked).
Then my heart sank a little because I remembered those last two moments. Maybe this little boy simply didn't want to put his whole heart out there again only to watch someone else leave. So I carried him out. I popped him downโฆ
But Tracker ran straight back to his Mum ๐ฅบ.
I decided that was enough for our boy. No pressure. He could chill at home with us for a few days and just be Tracker.
But thenโฆ
HIS MUM GOT ADOPTED ๐ณ.....๐ซถ
Since Mama Piper left, Tracker has been sleeping with me. His sister Everest? She's absolutely fine โ Miss Independent, confident and adventurous! But Tracker has always been that little bit different. He feels things deeply.
THEN a beautiful message came through from a family wanting to foster through us. They own a gorgeous lodge out in sunny Coromandel.
When Dianne came to meet himโฆ TRACKER LICKED HER TO DEATH ๐โค๏ธ. He was pulling on her sleeve โ oops! โ following her around, completely smitten.
I think he knew.
Tracker has now headed off into foster care and waiting for him there - is a beautiful Golden Retriever who he'll get to learn so much from.
He's going to experience more people, new sights and sounds, bush walks, beaches, waterfalls and adventures. He's going to build confidence and discover just how BIG this beautiful world really is.
AND temporarily?
He's exactly where he's meant to be.
So if you're looking for a brave, courageous young boy with a heart the size of the Atlantic Ocean, send us a message.
There's a very special little soul out there waiting for his forever family to finally say:
โTrackerโฆ we choose YOU.โ โค๏ธ
A HUGE thank you to Dianne for driving all the way up to us and opening her home and heart to give Tracker the exposure and experiences we promised him.
Love you, Trackies!!
Enjoy your adventures little man. Your forever home will appear before you know it โ๏ธ.
But this time, they'll be coming for ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ.
