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26/10/2026

🐾 **Pretty – Looking for Her Forever Home!** 💗

📍 Whangārei, Northland

Pretty is a gorgeous young girl, approximately 10–11 months old, who is searching for a loving, safe and permanent home where she can continue to grow in confidence and thrive.

She is a beautiful brindle-and-white girl, possibly a Staffy × Whippet mix, although her exact breed is unknown.

Pretty has a quieter, more reserved nature. She enjoys affection and cuddles but is also quite content doing her own thing. With patience, understanding and the right person by her side, she has wonderful potential to blossom into a loving companion.

🐶 **A little about Pretty:**

🐾 Approximately 10–11 months old

🐾 Female, medium-small in size

🐾 Breed unknown, possibly Staffy × Whippet

🐾 Sweet, affectionate and a little reserved

🐾 Already crate trained!

🐾 Currently working on her toilet training

🐾 Being gradually introduced to other dogs, cats and chickens in her current foster environment

🐾 Booked to be desexed and microchipped on Wednesday, 28 October

🐾 Meet-and-greets available in Whangārei

🏡 **What kind of home would suit Pretty?**

Pretty would benefit from a patient and understanding owner who has the time and commitment to help her develop confidence and settle into her new surroundings.

She is still learning about the world and will need someone willing to continue her training, socialisation and confidence-building at a pace that makes her feel safe and comfortable.

A securely fenced property would be ideal. Most importantly, Pretty needs an owner who will welcome her as a cherished member of the family and provide her with the stability, care and commitment she deserves.

Pretty is currently being introduced to other animals, but her compatibility with cats, chickens and other dogs is still being assessed. Any introductions should be gradual, carefully managed and supervised.

💗 **Meet Pretty!**

Viewings are very welcome in Whangārei. Potential adopters are encouraged to meet Pretty, spend time getting to know her and consider whether their home and lifestyle would be a suitable match.

The owner's priority is finding Pretty a safe, loving and permanent home where she can continue to develop into a happy and confident companion.

Pretty is a beautiful young girl with her whole life ahead of her. With the right owner, she has every opportunity to thrive. 💕

📩 **Interested in adopting Pretty?**

🔗 **Links in comments** — please read the adoption information and terms and conditions before applying.

💛 If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 link
In comments

📱 Please note that the organisation may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook. To remain part of the community, please stay connected on Instagram and TikTok. Links in comments.

🐾 Please share Pretty's post to help her find the loving forever home she deserves!

17/10/2026

A handsome 7-year-old male Springer Spaniel is currently looking for a loving new home and a comfortable couch to call his own. Located in Northwest Auckland, he is available for a rehoming, and the owner will be selective to ensure he goes to the absolute best environment.

He is desexed, fully vaccinated (including kennel cough), and officially registered. This lovely boy absolutely adores other dogs and children. While he has grown up with a cat and around livestock, his strong hunting instincts mean he will naturally chase if not carefully introduced. The owner notes that he will need to be properly shown that these animals are not for chasing.

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. Links in comments.
“If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 Links in comments.”

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community. Links in comments.

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

12/10/2026

🐾 **URGENT REHOMING – 1-YEAR-OLD BORDER COLLIE X STAFFY** 🐾

📍 **Location: Christchurch**

This handsome 1-year-old Border Collie x Staffy is urgently looking for a suitable, committed home where he can continue learning and reach his full potential.

He is a high-energy young dog who is currently undergoing training. He can already sit, and his crate training is progressing well. At just one year old, he has plenty of potential to learn and develop with the right guidance, consistency and patience.

Unfortunately, he is currently displaying aggression towards other dogs, so he needs a home without other animals where he can be managed safely and receive the appropriate training and support.

Despite this challenge, he is described as being very loving towards children and people. His current owner has an older dog, and unfortunately, the situation is not working out.

The owner has contacted SPCA and several other rescues but would like to find him a suitable home before his behavioural challenges become more difficult to manage.

He is currently microchipped, and the owner is arranging for him to be desexed. This may help with some hormone-related behaviours, although it cannot be guaranteed to resolve his aggression towards other animals.

🏡 **What he needs:**
🐾 A committed and experienced owner willing to continue his training.
🐾 A home with no other animals.
🐾 Someone who understands high-energy breeds and can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment and structure.
🐾 A patient owner who will give him the opportunity to learn and succeed rather than give up on him.

This young boy deserves a chance with someone who understands his needs and is prepared to put in the time and effort to help him thrive.

📍 Christchurch
📧 Contact the owner: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Please share to help him find the right home.

**Links in comments.**

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post on the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

💛 **Supporting desexing efforts**

“If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 https://www.private-animal-rehoming.co.nz/donate

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community:

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01/10/2026

URGENT REHOMING: BONDED PAIR (SOUTH AUCKLAND)

The owner is seeking a loving, permanent home for two dogs who must be rehomed together.

With a very heavy heart, the owner must rehome these beautiful dogs. This has been an extremely difficult decision. Despite attempting for over a year and attending countless viewings, the owner has been unable to secure suitable rental housing that allows dogs.

The owner is seeking an adopter who can take both dogs together, as they are a bonded pair and cannot be separated.

Details:

Breed: Shar Pei X

Age: 6 years old

Health: Both are spayed. Like many Shar Peis, they experience typical skin allergies/itching, which is well-managed with medication and creams. All current supplies will be provided.

Temperament: Very well-behaved, leash trained, and great in the car. They are friendly with adults and children. They tend to vocalize or "yell" when excited about visitors, but quickly settle down for belly and chest rubs once greeted.

Included: They will come with their food and their full closet of doggy clothes.

Located in South Auckland. Please only send a direct message if fully able to take both dogs and provide them with a high standard of care.

Thank you. ❤️

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. Links in comments.

If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 Links in comments.

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community. Links in comments.

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

25/09/2026

🐾 Taki is looking for his new forever home 🐾
Hi everyone,

Thank you, Admin, for accepting this post.

Please meet Taki, a beautiful 2-year-old Bull Terrier cross who is looking for a loving new home.

Taki knows basic te reo Māori, and the owner communicates with him in both te reo Māori and English. He enjoys regular walks and has a funny habit of putting the leash in his mouth and taking his person for a walk! 🥰

Taki is:

💙 Gentle, caring and affectionate
🐾 Very people-oriented and loves being close to his person
👧 Good with children and adults
🐶 Pet friendly
🚗 Enjoys car rides
🏖️ Loves the beach
🧸 Absolutely loves his red teddy
🎾 Playful and loves attention
🚶 Enjoys regular walks
🏡 Generally stays close by and does not tend to wander off

Taki can bark when he meets someone he doesn't know, but once he sees that his person is comfortable with them, he settles. He has never bitten anyone and has never displayed aggressive behaviour.
Taki is also a very affectionate boy who loves being his person's shadow — whether they are going to the bathroom, having a shower, going to bed or simply moving around the house, Taki wants to be right there with them. ❤️

🩺 Taki's details
Registered
Microchipped
Desexed
Fully vaccinated
Flea and worm treatment up to date
Bull Terrier cross — the other breed is unknown
🏡 Why is Taki looking for a new home?
The owner is sadly having to find Taki a new home because the owner is now the full-time carer for their mum. The owner is currently preparing to move with their mum into a new home that is better suited to her needs and will allow the owner to provide the care she requires.

The owner would love to find Taki a suitable new home before the move takes place in the next few weeks.

Taki is a wonderful, loving boy who has plenty of affection to give and would love to become someone's loyal companion and shadow. 💙

📍 Location: Manurewa

Please remember that adopting a dog is a long-term commitment. Potential adopters should carefully consider whether they can provide Taki with the time, care, companionship, exercise and ongoing responsibilities he needs throughout his life.

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. Links in comments.

“If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 Links in comments.”

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community. Links in comments.

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

21/09/2026

🐾 **ROSY IS LOOKING FOR A NEW LOVING HOME – EAST AUCKLAND** 🐾

The owner is looking for a new, loving home for **Rosy**.

The owner was given Rosy unexpectedly as she had been locked in a shed and has had her for roughly **1 week**, keeping her well looked after and happy.

Rosy loves **cuddles and her teddy toys**. Unfortunately, the owner does not have the room to keep her full time as she is a larger breed (**Staffy x Bull Mastiff**) and with work commitments and elderly parents, the owner cannot commit fully to her.

Rosy is **toilet trained**, knows how to **sit** and is approximately **8 months old**.

Her **vet history is unknown**, but she has recently been **deflead**.

📍 **Located in East Auckland**

Rosy would be a loving companion for a loving family. 🥰

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. **Links in comments.**

If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed, you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need. 💛 **Links in comments.**

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to follow us on Instagram and TikTok to stay updated with available animals and future rehoming posts.

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

17/09/2026

On trial in a potential new home.

🐾 **VICE IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME** 🐾

Vice is an **11-month-old American Bulldog**, possibly with a touch of something else.

He is a lovely boy who is very friendly, good with kids, and seems to get on well with other dogs.

Vice is young and can be deaf when he wants to be, but he has a lovely nature and needs more effort put into his training.

❤️ **It is absolutely not Vice’s fault that he is needing a new home.**

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. **Links in comments.**

“If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 Links in comments.”

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community. **Links in comments.**

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

17/09/2026

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13/09/2026

🐾 **Sapphire & Capri are looking for their forever homes** 🏡✨

📍 **Located in Rotorua**

The owner has had the privilege of fostering these two beautiful pups for the past three weeks, and both are now desperately looking for their own forever homes.

The owner will sponsor their rehoming ✨, helping these lovely girls find the right families.

# # # ❤️ Sapphire — Red Collar

Sapphire is a medium-to-high energy girl with a bubbly and affectionate nature. She is very snuggly, loves people and has an adventurous spirit.

She naturally looks to her pack leader for direction and is easily trainable, especially as she is food motivated. She can be a little startled by new things initially, but with patient exposure, guidance and trust in her leader, she is expected to blossom into a pawsome active family dog. 🐶

Sapphire gets along well with other dogs and is **cat trainable**.

She would suit an active family who can provide her with plenty of exercise, positive training, adventure and companionship.

# # # 💛 Capri — Yellow Collar

Capri has a lower energy level and a quieter nature. She can be a little shy when first meeting people, but once she becomes comfortable, the butt wiggles begin! 😄

She enjoys staying close to her pack leader and looks to them for direction. Capri is food motivated, gets along well with other dogs and is **cat trainable**.

She would be best suited to a quieter family lifestyle where she can enjoy a more relaxed pace — probably not the mountain-biking type! 😄🐾

Both girls have their own individual personalities and would benefit from patient, loving families who are prepared to continue helping them build confidence and settle into their new homes.

Please consider each pup's individual needs carefully when enquiring, as finding the right long-term match is important.

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. **Links in comments.**

“If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 Links in comments.”

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community. **Links in comments.**

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

13/09/2026

🐾 **Jackie is looking for a loving new home** 🏡

📍 **Located in Marlborough**

Jackie is a very affectionate and friendly dog who is looking for a new home where he can continue to receive plenty of love, companionship and care.

He enjoys going for walks, relaxing at home, cuddling on laps and snuggling under the covers. Jackie loves his food, chasing birds, meeting new people and other dogs, and especially enjoys spending time with children.

Jackie is a rescue who grew up with two young children and has a lovely temperament. He is a loving and easy-going boy who simply enjoys being around his people and making them feel loved.

🐱 **Important information:** Jackie does not get along with cats, so he will need to go to a **cat-free home**.

The owner is looking for a suitable new home where Jackie will be loved, cared for and treated as a valued member of the family.

Please consider Jackie’s needs and circumstances carefully before enquiring to ensure that the home is a suitable long-term match for him.

Thank you for your interest in adoption! For details on how to adopt, please check out our featured post at the top of our page. It contains all the necessary information and steps to adopt or rehome an animal. We appreciate your support.

For more information about adopting, please visit our website. Additionally, please take a moment to review the terms and conditions of adoption outlined on the website. **Links in comments.**

“If you don’t believe the new owner should take on these responsibilities of desexing, or want to help dogs get desexed you are warmly invited to support desexing efforts by donating to help dogs in need: 💛 Links in comments.”

Please note that we may be transitioning to platforms beyond Facebook, so we encourage you to stay connected with us on Instagram and TikTok to remain part of the community. **Links in comments.**

Thank you for your interest in adoption!

Address

Hamilton

Website

http://Www.private-animal-rehoming.co.nz/

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