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NO KILL
OPEN: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday
SHELTER
PHONE: 9486-3133





Vol.11 No.191

DECEMBER ADOPTED DOGS:
13,001
2020











DOG WALKING
IS BACK!
11am –2pm

No appointment
needed but we have Yankee has a very
a limited number of sad story. Meet him,
kid friendly dogs at and his Christmas
the moment.
buddies inside.

“


Dear Santa,

My life mattered so

little my family
dumped me in a

deposit bin...
”





www.DoggieRescue.com

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FROM MY DESK
“ LIFE INSTEAD OF DEATH ” - A NO-KILL SHELTER

Last November saw 25 pets find homes (p7) however
there are so many others just waiting in the wings
Edgar Jack Russell that Tovah has beautifully captured on camera. Both
x Pug 8yrs Male new comers like Fletcher, Chino, Piper and Moose
Sponsor: “ For our and others Like Daisy and Donald, Mabel, Sansa,
rainbow bridge mob!” Chris, Gypsy and Carl who have been waiting a
from Colleen & Ron while. They are all so pleased to participate in

Christmas attire and have all written to Santa with
special pleas and wishes. Their wishes come from
the heart.

Neo p14 shows Christmas wishes come true! He was
a poor boy with awful ear infections who needed a lot
of vet care and he found a home Christmas Eve last
year with a resident vet in the family!

This month Roland talks about fostering which is so
important at this time of year where so many animals
are off-loaded. Atticus has been with us a few years
and he is forever hopeful he will find the right family.
Roland talks about what fostering meant to him and
encourages you to open your heart. Corinne has also
compiled a beautiful article Silent Night to remember
some of the beautiful souls who have left us but are
Dear Readers, forever in our hearts.

It is hard to believe Christmas is almost upon us – our first On a brighter note we catch up with ex-DR dogs and
Christmas with COVID – hopefully it will be our last. Whilst their families – Button, Lilly, Nugget, Dot and Spike.
our companion animals have seen almost a year of less These dogs waited a while to find their families and
dumping in pounds, slowly the pounds seem to be filling these updates give us such a thrill to hear!
again and we are rising to pre-COVID levels.
In this issue Jen interviews our long resident pair
Our beautiful cover boy Yankee was dumped overnight in a Chris and Sasha – the sweet grandpa and grandma
deposit bin at the pound. His life was meaningless to his team who are so popular with our volunteers and
previous owner but DoggieRescue will make sure he finds a staff and always entertaining our families with
home where he is cherished and loved. He is an amazing children. Don’t forget we are open through the
child friendly dog! He is excited about Christmas and is Christmas holidays for doggy walking so come and
looking to the future. So is Edgar, photographed with me give our dogs a cuddle for Christmas!
who was just rescued from a pound after 8 years with a
family. He is cat, kid and dog friendly and so affectionate.
What more can you ask of a dog?

“
Please, help us continue to save lives like theirs by
buying a calendar for Christmas and share with
friends some of the faces that have been rescued by
us. Alternatively get a special gift certificate for your Chino just
friends that have everything! See our back page or can’t wait for
look on the front page of our web site for details.
” Christmas!

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AN ARTICLE YOU’LL LOVE THIS MONTH!
• Please make a DONATION



If you wanted to make a tax
deductible donation to help
Doggie Rescue save more
lives in the year ahead you can
donate online via our secure
website or call us on
02 9486 3133.

• Become a DoggieRescue
LIFESAVER

Or you might like to consider
becoming a DoggieRescue
Lifesaver (see p20), with a
regular monthly gift to support
our work.

Just after last Christmas Lilly was given the ‘ GIFT OF LIFE’ when she All gifts, regardless of size,
was adopted by Darryl, Sonia & family. Read her update on p26 help us to give a brighter future
to the dogs and cats in our
care. Thank you in advance
“ I want to thank you all for your care of our animals for your kind donation.
and wish you all a safe and happy Christmas. Thank
I look forward to keeping you
you all for your support and kindness throughout the updated on our progress in the
months ahead and sincerely
year.” Monika
thank you again for all your
support.

Where is DoggieWood?
Ingleside Shelter location: 2 McCowan Rd, Cnr of Bloodwood Rd, Warmest regards
INGLESIDE. 2101 Open 10AM – 5.00PM Tuesday to Sunday
Phone: 9486-3133 www.DoggieRescue.com
Monika

Monika Biernacki
Founder - DoggieRescue



Please help us to continue
our lifesaving work

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Post this calendar order form

To DoggieRescue at 8 Chiltern Road, Ingleside. NSW. 2101

Or d er on l i ne a t www .D og g i eRe scu e. com or com p l e te th i s fo rm

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The 2021 DoggieRescue ‘Super Hero’ Calendar is here!


Give the gift that cares for homeless animals.


Meet 12 of DoggieRescue’s super heroes who are ready and waiting to bounce into 2021 with
a BANG! At just $20 each you can buy ONE or 100 and help us reach our sales goal of 2,000
Calendars sold. Just imagine the difference this money raised makes to our doggies’ lives.

Rehoming Organisation Number (R251000024)

We only have a limited number of
The 2021 DoggieRescue Calendar so,
get in quick to avoid disappointment!

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DOGGIERESCUE.COM Copyright 2020:
DoggieRescue.com
ISSUE: DECEMBER 2020
Permission is given to
reprint for educational
p28 purposes only, provided
DoggieRescue.com
Magazine is
acknowledged.
Published by:
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Our cover for DECEMBER 8 Chiltern Rd,
is the loveable YANKEE Ingleside NSW 2101
Meet him on page 12 Address: 2 McCowan Rd,
Ingleside NSW 2101
Cover photo: Phone: 9486 3133
Tovah Levitas or 0429 044 484
PawstoPaper Editor, Advertising,
Typesetting, Layout &
Design: Corinne Daw
FEATURES We catch up Photography: Tovah
with Button
Levitas, Natalie Burns,
DEAR SANTA...Even homeless p23 Kim Bernotas & Martha
dogs have hope & dreams 8-13 Pavlakis
Printing: SPOTPRESS
DOGGIERESCUE UNLEASHED & 16-17
DANGEROUS By Roland Briefrel Phone: 9549-1111
www.spotpress.com.au
A LETTER TO SANTA
By Neo McCabe 14 DISCLAIMER: The points
of view expressed by

SILENT NIGHT Christmas is a time 18-19 contributors in their
of reflection..By Corinne Daw respective articles does
IN EVERY ISSUE not necessarily reflect that

POSTCARD FROM LILLY 26
of the Publisher, Editor.
CARPENTER Where is she now? FROM MY DESK

Advertising for services
by Monika Biernacki 2-3
CHRISTMAS CARDS from SPIKE 28-29 and products appearing
SCRUBIANO & DOT MULLANE here is accepted by the
CHRIS & SASHA TALK TO 30-31 Publisher and Editor in
JEN ON ADOPTING A PAIR!
BAN PUPPY FARMING PROTEST 37 good faith. However the
Help these defenseless dogs UP CLOSE & PERSONAL - Publisher & Editor give no
with “AXLE CRAGG” 32-33 guarantee or endorsement
of products or services,
Find us on Instagram
nor the advertisers will
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fulfill their obligations.

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November not only saw another FIFTEEN doggies find their forever homes
but DoggieRescue reach a special milestone with lovely Sherry being our
13,000TH ADOPTION. So many dogs have been adopted since COVID
began and it is wonderful to see how much humans are now appreciating
their four legged pals! November saw THREE cat adoptions with Bella &
Cassandra, two mature girls, finding new families and also our young Mum
Salsa being adopted. Cute bunny babies Coffee & Cream were adopted by
We’ve all been adopted! a family and their bonded parents Gretel & Hansel found a home together.









Marvel Honey Gus Ivy Tiago Jimbo









Ethan Salvator Scooby Fernando Snowy Plum









Pedro Rusty Cassandra







Bellla Coffee Cream Sherry








Gretel
Salsa Hansel

Over 13,000 lives have been saved & each month the list grows. www.DoggieRescue.com

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WISHING HARD

AT CHRISTMAS! I’m standing under the
mistletoe, I wonder if
he’ll notice...

Everyone has a Christmas wish, whether it is something we
especially want, or perhaps just a hope that one day the world
will go back to how it used to be. How many of us took for granted
the freedom we all had? Dogs in a shelter do not understand
Christmas but they do feel the excitement it brings. Any of these
dogs could be your dog...my dog...they should all be loved and
their lives have a meaning. Sadly ALL have been ABANDONED. It
is terrible when a life means nothing. Get a dog, if it does not turn
out the way you want it to be, throw it away and get a new one.
Every dog featured here has a story to tell. Every dog here has a
wish and Christmas is a time when those wishes could come true.

Dear Santa,
I don’t want to live on a chain
anymore and can I have some
kids to play with, that is my wish




“ DAISY”



















“ FLETCHER”

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Dear Santa, Dear Santa,
My wish is that My wish is
Daisy and I always for a family
stay together. who love
big dogs!













“ MABEL”





• Fletcher Bull Arab x 4yrs Male Sponsor: Wishing you a
Merry Christmas from Michael & Kim McTeigue SavourLife
• Daisy Shar Pei x Shepherd 2yrs 37.3kgs Female & Donald
Shar Pei x Shepherd 34kgs Male & Sponsor:“ In loving
memory of Ricky, Pepe and Cindy!” Malki & Chandra
• Mabel Great Dane x 1yr 35kgs Female Sponsor: “ In loving
“ DONALD” memory of Poppy Pants!” Sending love at Christmas Michelle
• Moose English Staffy x 2yrs 19kgs Male Sponsor:“In loving
memory of Ralph, Floyd & Steffie” Verena





Dear Santa,
My wish is for an
active family
who won’t throw
me away.






“ MOOSE”

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Dear Santa,
I was six years old when I
lost my home. Some times it
stresses me out. My wish is
for a family who will love
me unconditionally, like I
will love them!





Carl is pictured enjoying
a walk with volunteers,
David & Emma












What’s not
to love?













Carl Mastiff x 6yrs 33.5kgs Male
Sponsor:“ In loving memory of
Rusty & Natasha!” Robert Nauta

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Dear Santa,
Two gorgeous
smiley doggies
looking for love,
that’s our wish!








“ CHINO”



• Chino American Staffy 3yrs Male Sponsor: “ In
loving memory of Jess & Jody!” Michele & Steve
Tamassy
• Sansa Bull Arab x Kelpie 5yrs 29.1kgs Female
Sponsor: “ Your sponsor family loves you!” Fred &
Annie Tse “ SANSA”
• Chris Amstaff 9yrs Male Sponsors: “ A better life
is coming hopefully before Christmas!” Noreen

Dear Santa,

How much time do you
have as my story’s a long
one. My partner Sasha and I
were dumped. We were
used for breeding and even
at 9 years of age Sasha was
having pups. When we
came to Doggie Rescue
Sasha has just had a litter…
our babies were probably
sold. Now we have been
waiting all year and we have
not found a forever family.

My wish is for a forever
home with Sasha...See p30
“ CHRIS”

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Dear Santa,
My wish is to find someone who loves laying in the grass, rubbing my belly ... a human I
can proudly show all my tricks! I’m a big, cuddly girl who needs to be loved!!!
















Gypsy with
young volunteers
Zuri & Kayla









“ GYPSY”




Dear Santa,

Santa, my last family pushed me into
a holding bin in a pound, closed the
COVER BOY
door and walked away. They never
said goodbye. I was so frightened,
I’m just 12 months old. This is my
first Christmas and I have my paws
crossed wishing hard for my special
human who will love me forever.

• Yankee Whippet x 12mths 23.3kgs
Male Sponsor “ In loving memory of
Heidi & Libby!” Judith Lynch

• Gypsy (top) Mastiff x Basset 6yrs 43kgs “ YANKEE”
Female Sponsor: The Australian
Writers Association

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Dear Santa,
My wish is the same as every homeless animal.. to be SAFE, and never go HUNGRY
again. I want to feel what it is like to be LOVED. I want a family who will play with me
and care about me. Please, make me a PET this Christmas...





























“ PIPER”














• Piper Staffy x Kelpie 18mths 22kgs Female Sponsor:“ She’d make a faithful friend forever!” Wendy

MEET OUR VOLUNTEER FEATURE
PHOTOGRAPHER : TOVAH LEVITAS

Tovah’s photos showcase our doggies and
help enormously to find them new homes
so it is a hugely important volunteer
position. Thank you Tovah for your help!

https://www.facebook.com/pawstopaper/

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Dear Santa,

This photo was taken
two days after I was
adopted so you can
see I got my wish last
Christmas of a forever
home!

Since then I have
become a deeply loved,
integral part of my
family. I live with two
elderly (opinionated)
feline siblings who are
both rescues and
happily share the love.
My pawrents are happy
I chose them as my
forever family! I even
have my own armchair
next to them while we
watch the All Blacks.

There are so many
more homeless dogs
like me this Christmas
Santa just waiting, and
it is my wish this year
that they too will finally
find the home that they
all truly deserve.

“ If you have room in your sleigh I would love a Neo, Sharon & Paul
new ball this year.” Neo McCabe I BELIEVE!!!!
















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DOGGIERESCUE UNLEASHED
AND DANGEROUS
WRITTEN BY ROLAND BRIEFREL


FROM HOMELESS TO HOMEWARD BOUND –

CONFESSIONS OF A FAILED FOSTER CARER!

It is one of the best things you can ever do. It routinely saves lives. Yet for many, they will be a total failure at it –
and that is a good thing!! If you love animals but cannot make a long-term commitment to adopting a pet, fostering
may be worthy of consideration. Taking in a stray or homeless pet on a temporary basis can be incredibly rewarding,
and helps sensitive or special-needs animals find their forever home with minimal stress and suffering.

What is fostering all about? Time and time again
DoggieRescue launches appeals concerning the lack
of space available in their adoption kennels at Doggie-
Wood. Pets that are lucky enough to find a place in a
shelter kennel do not always thrive there as evidenced
by my own dog Cooper (who I had for 101/2 years).
Whilst DoggieRescue goes to great lengths to ensure
all their dogs are well cared for, many animals will not
transition well into kennel life. The longer a pet spends
confined with minimal human interaction, the more likely
they are to develop behavioural or temperament issues
as a result. Even the best-behaved dog or cat may be
vulnerable to the stresses of living in a shelter, not to
mention the effect on pets already shy, nervous or
frightened. Unsurprisingly, this can be detrimental to
a pet's adoption chances and thereby increase their Christmas
length of stay at the shelter. Elf needs a
home...
Foster carers help ensure that pets have the best
chance possible to find a new permanent home. By
allowing pets in need to live in a normal household
environment, the fosterer takes special care to ascertain
that their charge is well adjusted and ready to be with
the right family forever. It is the best way to keep Atticus Labrador x Mastiff 2yrs 30kgs Male Sponsor:
animals happy and healthy while they wait for their new “ A happy home/foster home for Xmas!” Julie McCann
home, whilst also providing a good insight into what the
pet is like to prospective new owners.
may have. I have never ceased to be amazed at the
Raising the chances of a future adoption: A dog within changes in dogs taken from a kennel environment to a
a kennel or shelter such as DoggieWood may not be at home one and the huge amount of extra information
their best, and so, they will not appear in their best the carer is able to give a prospective adopting family
possible light to potential new owners. Within a home that would never have been known if it was not for the
situation, the true personality of the dog will have a fostering process.
much better chance of shining through, giving potential
adopters a much more accurate insight into the What does it take to be a good fosterer? A good foster
carer will generally be able to offer the following:
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• A home with plenty of space. If a foster carer A final few words from a failed foster carer : Dogs
already has their own pet then occasionally there brought to DoggieRescue for rehoming are not always in
may be issues integrating them with a foster animal. the best of health, and may suffer from a whole range of
Therefore, it is a good idea to have a separate room issues such as malnutrition and fear aggression, or need
available in case the foster animal is shy or does time and therapy to recuperate from veterinary treatments
undertaken shortly after they were rescued. This can take
not take well to other pets.
a lot of time and effort on the part of the foster carer, and
• The ability to avoid over-attachment. Some in some cases, may also mean that the dog needs to be
foster carers do end up adopting pets in their care; isolated from other dogs while they recover, something
however, it is important to remember that fostering that is hard to properly achieve in a kennel environment.
is meant to be temporary. (It is here where I make
the confession that I totally failed this part of the Further, some dogs that are put up for adoption have
process and ended up adopting Cooper!!) Foster suffered from neglect, poor handling, cruelty, or a simple
carers should aim to help as many animals as they lack of experience of ever having lived within a calm,
secure home with proper boundaries. For dogs from this
can rather than simply "trial" new pets.
type of background, simply living within a calm, secure
• An open mind. You may have ideas about the kind and canine-appropriate environment with caring foster
of pet you would like to foster, however it is best to families can make the difference between producing a
be open to fostering pets according to their need dog that is ready to go to their forever home with new
rather than other attributes such as age or breed. owners, and one that is going to be hard to find a match
for due to their past experiences and treatment. My

• Time and commitment. Though it is fun and Cooper is an excellent example. Coming from an abusive
rewarding, caring for a foster animal is hard work. background, he was a fear biter and it seemed that he
It can be difficult to predict a homeless animal's would never find a forever home. The fact that he did find
needs, so it is important prospective foster carers a forever home, albeit with his failed foster carer, was
are able to devote a consistent amount of time to simply a function of moving to a calm and secure
care, training, cleaning and medical requirements. environment with a routine. Any homeless dog can be
homeward bound with the assistance of a foster carer.
What are the costs associated with fostering?
Expected costs vary from animal to animal, but generally
medical care is covered by DoggieRescue especially in
an emergency situation. Other expenses MAY be
reimbursed, however fostering should be viewed as a
commitment to looking after the dog which unsurprisingly
means you will incur costs – food, grooming etc.

What challenges might I face as a foster carer? For
many, the most difficult part of fostering is saying
goodbye. You should be mindful of the fact that some
fostering situations carry on for months, and during that
time you may form a strong bond with your foster pet. It
is important to always remember that fostering is meant
to help as many animals as possible - and that the aim of Long term boy Moe...Staffy x 2yrs 21.6kgs Male
your role is to help your foster pet move on to their Sponsor: “ This sponsorship is my gift to you!” Jeff
forever home so they have a fair second chance at life.
You should accept that whilst you have some say in This Christmas, consider fostering a dog it is one of the
where your foster pet ultimately ends up, the best part most rewarding things you can do. But do it with a
about fostering is that you have the ability to make a realistic understanding of what is involved and the very
difference in the animal’s quality of life. Without foster real prospect that you will be a failure. And if you do
carers, many more needy animals would have nowhere fail, as I did, revel in it!!I did for more than ten years
to go – and that means higher kill rates in pounds. until Cooper passed away in July aged 18!!

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Christmas is not just about presents, or parties but a time of reflection.
Thinking about those we love who cannot be with us, remembering
loved ones lost. I wanted to highlight two special dogs who each trod
a rocky path in life and saw the very worst of human behaviour before BY CORINNE DAW
eventually finally finding peace and a family to love them...
Remembering Grandpa….A Cattle Dog x Grandpa was abandoned at the grand old age of fifteen. Grandpa had
been neglected over a long period and came into DoggieRescue’s care just before Christmas last year with many
health problems including badly infected ears and severe dermatitis which had caused extensive hair loss. It took
months of treatment and medicated baths but Grandpa was stoic through it all. It was as if he knew better times were
coming. In April of this year Grandpa was adopted, and so began the best time of his life with the Mokotow family.

Dear DoggieRescue,

It’s with heavy hearts that
we wanted to let you know
that Grandpa passed away
on the 29th of October. He
crossed the rainbow bridge
with all of us stroking his fur
and telling him how much
we loved him.

He was such a grumpy old
man, set in his ways, but he
could never say no to the
“ Grandpa taught us so much about ourselves old vigorous neck scratch.
We made sure to spoil him
over the six and a half months that he was with
from day dot, to show him
us. He taught us patience, respect and how to only love and kindness and
enjoy the smaller things in life” Sanjo give him a place to rest and
make him feel happy and at
home.

Thank you to DoggieRescue
for saving our sweet old
man and for bringing him
into our lives. The time
spent with him was
precious.

All our love,
Sanjo, Anny, Kai, Bird
and Mish xxx

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Vale Jamie ...A Jack Russell x Jamie came into
DoggieRescue’s care almost four years ago. He Leave a Legacy of Love
could not be handled when he came from the pound

but slowly we learnt to work around his quirks. He Because you will always care.
was almost blind but had enough vision not to run
into things, he also had terrible anxiety and did not
want to be contained or left. He loved his chicken
dinner, loved his baths with Linda, and a few of us
were able to pick him up when he was willing. He
had been waiting so long to meet his forever family
before we all realized that Jamie had already found
his forever family. Nobody could love him more than
he was already loved by his DoggieRescue family

Jamie left us late October after short, sudden illness.
Monika says “ After finding overnight vomit I took him
to the vet. He was very unwell and could not stand. I
did a tick check but found nothing. My thoughts were
about gastro problems. We left him at the vets who
did various tests. He seemed to perk up that night
and start being a little nippy, true to his usual form.
We left him overnight on a drip just to help recover
well and got the shocking news the next morning he
was unconscious. Martha flew over to give him a last
cuddle and found a dead tick in his armpit. He had Please remember DoggieRescue in your Will.
anti-serum but passed a few hours later. It has come
as a great shock but also a reminder that we are in a
bad tick season this year and even products like
Nexgard, Simparica and the like, are not fail safe.”

Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other
First name

Surname

Address

Post code

Telephone

Please return to:
DoggieRescue,
8 Chiltern Road,
INGLESIDE. NSW. 2101
“ Sweet little man we are all gutted you are no Or call 9486-3133
longer here with your little quirky ways. We miss www.DoggieRescue.com Thank you
you terribly and feel we have let you down.”

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Express your love and commitment to the doggies who no one else cares about!

Kelly and her lovely Hello Readers,

friend Gabby who is
For those of you interested in
waiting for a home... making a more regular donation I
am a DoggieRescue Life- saver
and donate a small amount each
month from my salary. This gift is
tax deductible and pays for the
food, shelter and veterinary costs
for 1 doggie. As I am unable to
have a doggie myself it is my way
of caring for them while they wait
patiently at the shelter for their
loving family to find them.

Kelly Mooney


“ LET’S SAVE A LIFE
TOGETHER!”

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Since 2001 DoggieRescue has saved the lives
of more than 13,000 abandoned dogs and cats!














With your regular monthly contribution our life-saving work will continue….


• Your contribution of $29 per month pays for food & shelter costs for 1 doggie
• Your contribution of $49 per month pays for food, shelter & veterinary costs for 1 doggie

• Your contribution of $79 per month pays for food, shelter and veterinary costs and contributes
to the expansion of our program – there are thousands more lives to be saved!



DoggieRescue is dedicated to saving precious lives. These dogs receive
immediate medical care, are de-sexed, vaccinated and micro-chipped and
await a loving family at our shelter, “Doggie Wood” at Ingleside. We are a
“no-kill” shelter. Our commitment to these dogs is for the rest of their lives.
Our running costs are considerable and increasing. We receive no
government funding and rely exclusively on donations.


For more information please visit our website! http://www.doggierescue.com/lifesavers.htm

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My Christmas wish
is… A FOREVER
HOME! I’ve never been
loved and I’m 9 years
MUST LOVE DOGS old. I was used as a
guard dog and have
had a sad life. Monika
helped me to write a
letter to Santa so I’m
confident that this, my

very first celebrated
Christmas, I will find my
new family. I mean it
helps looking like one
of Santa’s reindeers!

Miles American Staffy
9yrs 29kgs Male
Sponsor: “In loving
memory of my friend
Salvatore!” Antoinette


CHIPPY’S JOKE..THOUGHT
My wish is to

I feel all “ No jokes this year. But I do have Ha! Ha!
go walkies on
warm &
Christmas Day a thought…. “ Why does Santa Ha!
fuzzy inside
always go ‘HO! HO! HO!”

Why can’t he say “ Ha! Ha! Ha!
Rain Cattle x 4yrs 24kgs Female Sponsor: Merry Christmas?”
“In memory of Inzi & Sach Baille!” Kathryn
Hi Fans, I mean..it’s a GIFT! You can’t give it back!
Did you hide it under your bed and
As you can see I got an early Christmas pretend it was LOST!!! Or wear it out of
present. No, Santa did not come to me the door and change as soon as you got
early. It’s just that Nanna could not wait out of SIGHT?
to give it to me until Christmas.
Mum said I have to wear it Christmas Day.
It’s called “ An Ugly Christmas When everyone will see it. All my friends
jumper”..what do you think? I will see me in THIS! Mum said that Nanna
know, it looks stupid. It does not made it with love. Oh! Does that make it
fit. The arms are way tooooo less ugly? SIGH... I guess it does…
long, in fact I can’t walk in it. The
neck is way toooooo small..can So I’m going to roll up the sleeves and
you see! How do I get out of see if I can walk in it. Stretch the neck and
wearing it? What can I do? see if I can breathe in it. Pretend it’s not
hot and drink lots of water. Why can’t I just
Have you ever been given a gift say.. “I HATE IT!” Because Nanna loves
that just made you roll your eyes? me and that means I love IT! C/u Chips

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P O S T C A R D

“ BUTTON ROZIC”
Hello, I love Button a lot,
especially when we get
home from school and he
gets excited to see us. At
Christmas he is always
around to check out what
presents we got. I think that
he loves that we are all
home for the holidays so he
can be with us all day.
From Noah

Hi Everyone, I love Button
because he is cute and is
comforting when I’m not
feeling so good. Button is a
good puppy and I love him
very much. I love Christmas
because you get to spend
time with your family and
Button loves Christmas
because he gets his
favourite treats and he gets
really excited and turns into Hi Monika and all your friends at Monika’s DoggieRescue, I have had another great
a puppy again. year with my forever family. Mum, Dad, Noah and Eli always spoil me and I love
From Eli. when I curl up and have cuddles with mum. Love Button


















Wesley Staffy x Shar Otis Staffy x 3yrs 22kgs Leonardo Shepherd x Luna Staffy x 18mths
Pei 18mths 19kgs Male Male Sponsor: “ Wishing Staffy 6yrs 26kgs Male 25kgs Female Sponsor:
Sponsor: “I’m a very you a very happy birthday Sponsor: “Just ‘cause “Happy Christmas to a girl
sweet boy!” Kylee, Ray!” Nila Sudiarta you’re such a good boy!” who likes to stand out in a
Brenda & Daisy Jane & Romeo crowd!” Lopez

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SANTA’S IDEA!!! Yes, everyone
could help
save many
more lives...
Ho! Ho! Ho! Not long to go….

“ WHY NOT GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A FOREVER FAMILY?” SANTA














ODIN DEZZY NEEVE

8 10 2
Years Years Years

Odin is a gentle mature boy Dezzy is a sweet boy who has had Neeve is an affectionate girl who
looking for a quiet family. bad experiences in the past.. loves attention and cuddles.













SNOW ALICE
BALL PEANUT
10 11 12
Years Months Years

Snow Ball is a sweet, cuddly Peanut is a happy, playful boy Alice is a nervous girl, but once
little boy. A tiny couch potato. who needs an active family. she trusts, loves belly rubs!


Odin German Shepherd 8yrs 37.2kgs Male Sponsor: “Big dogs are just the best!” Sam & Joy Jenkins
Dezzy Maltese x Shih Tzu 10yrs 5kgs Male Sponsor: “ Hoping we find your forever home soon!” Barbara
Neeve Irish Wolfhound x 2yrs 28.3kgs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of little Squirtle!” Nikie & Jeroen
Snow Ball Maltese x 10yrs 7.1kgs Male Sponsor: Sending love at Christmas time from Jane & Harry
Peanut Staffy x Kelpie 11mths 17.8kgs Male Sponsor: “A happy home soon!” Love from Tovah & Lola
Alice Maltese x S/Tzu 12yrs 6kgs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of Sybil & Jed 2 strays!” Janet & Richard

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Friends

DoggieRescue NEWS,
UPDATES, DOGS IN FOCUS & THE News
LATEST HAPPENINGS. Check it out!
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1. 2. 3. 4.













5. 6. 7. 8.










9. 10. 11. 12.
1. Bailey Jack Russell x Pug 7yrs 8.3kgs Male Sponsor: With love from your friend Marg
2. JJ Foxy x 12mths Male Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Elle! ” Malki & Chandra
3. Aria Staffy x Kelpie 18mths 24.5kgs Female Sponsor: “ My fingers are crossed!” Pam Robson
4. Khaleesi Staffy x 5yrs Female Deaf. Sponsor: Best wishes from Susan Cassidy
5. Peyton Staffy x Bulldog 4yrs 27.7kgs Female Sponsor: “Good luck finding your 4ever family!” Pugsley
6. Chuck Rottweiler x 3yrs 35kgs Male Sponsor: “Good luck sweetheart!” love from Janelle & Ed
7. & 8. Gabby Kelpie x 7yrs 19kgs Female & Mason Cattle x Shar Pei 1yr 19kgs Male BONDED PAIR
Sponsors: “Good luck!” Lesley Cansdell & Titch & “In loving memory of Ricky, Pepe & Cindy!” Malki & Chandra
9. Guinness Rottweiler x 2yrs 32kgs Male Sponsor: Best wishes for a loving home from Jacky Tan
10. Noddy Dachshund x Staffy 3yrs 8kgs Male Sponsor: “ For the lovely Lily & the joyous Jenner!” Lisa Kane
11. Mikey Pointer x Cattle 18mths 25.7kgs Male Sponsor: “ Wishing you a happy home for Christmas!”Tony Suters
12. Billy Staffy x Cattle 2yrs 22kgs Male Sponsor: “Happy home soon!” Tilly, Jasper & Karen

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P O S T C A R D “ Lilly Carpenter ” Where is
she now?

Hi Monika,

Lilly joined our family on New Year’s Eve 2019, it's
like she was always a part of the family.

She loves to wake us up in the morning by jumping on the
bed for cuddles and kisses. She can sense when it's time
for us to get up, she taps us and tries to keep us in bed.
She will often rest her head on our pillows and her body
under the quilt - she is a real character. She is an
absolute sweetheart with the kids, they adore her and she
is incredibly gentle and kind natured. Lilly even has a
boyfriend next door called Marshall, so it's meant to be.
Christmas 2019: Lilly starred in our “ Christmas
Merry Christmas from Darryl & Sonia
Wishes” feature of DoggieRescue Magazine. Did Jake - 13, Ava - 9 and Braxton - 7
she find a home for Christmas? Well, not quite, …….and Lilly
but very shortly after. Here is her update….



“ We are so grateful to Monika's
and all the work that you do.
Thank you for our fur baby!”
Darryl and family





















“Lilly”

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Nugget would love some turkey under the
Christmas table and another tennis ball
(because you can never have enough tennis
balls) and I don’t want anything for Christmas Merry Christmas
because I have Nugget. Miles from Nugget & me






















PS: One day Nugget is going to break
the worlds tail wagging record!

















Chrissy Mastiff x 3yrs Inez Cattle x Female Sophie Kelpie x Corgi Hugo Rottweiler x 4yrs
40kgs Female Sponsor: Sponsor: “ In loving 2yrs 13.8kgs Female 23kgs Male Sponsor:
“ Just ‘cause you’re a memory of Joey & Rosie!” Sponsor:“ In loving memory “ Just ‘cause you’re a good
good girl!” Jane & Romeo Love from Pat Broderick of Sam!” Valerie Rodgers boy!” Jane & Romeo

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CHRISTMAS CARDS M E R R Y C HR I S T MA S F R OM S P I K E S CR U B IA N O & F A M I L Y








Dear DoggieRescue,

Spike’s the most beautiful boy in our world, and we’re
so grateful we found each other. He’s doing great!!!
He’s so sweet, affectionate, fussy, alert, smart, all at
once! Spike doesn’t go to bed without at least a 100
cuddles and kisses everyday, 3 walks per day, and
lots of naps in between. Check out our matching PJ’s!
He makes us laugh at least once every hour and he’s
constantly our centre of attention... we’re completely
dedicated and in love with him.

Spike’s Christmas wish came
true, may all the doggies at
DoggieRescue find forever
homes this Christmas too!

Gina, Danny & Spike xxx


Who needs
Santa’s knee
when you’ve got
Mum’s lap!

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S E A S ON ’ S GR E E T I N GS F R OM D OT M U L L A N E & F A M I L Y








Dear DoggieRescue,

Dot came into our lives in January this year and we
are so thrilled to have her as part of our family. We
love her so much! She is so cuddly, gentle, loving
and very clever. Dot loves life here in Maroubra
and enjoys her walks around the local area and
“JIMMY”
down to the beach. There is nothing she likes more
than getting together with our extended family,
particularly when her DoggieRescue cousin, Archie
is around.

We can’t believe our luck in finding Dot and love
having her as part of our family. We'd like to thank
Monika and everyone else over at DoggieRescue
for looking after Dot and helping us to find her.

The Mullane Family




“ We wish everyone at DoggieRescue a Merry
Christmas and hope lots of doggies find their
families very soon.” Michael, Sally Ann,

Patrick and Maeve….and Dot xxxxx




How many
more sleeps ‘til
Christmas...

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Chris & Sasha talk to Jen
FEATURE PAIRS


INTERVIEWER: about adopting a pair!
JEN BARBOUR


DoggieRescue sometimes gets
dogs arriving in pairs at the
shelter, after spending time with
them we often decide to rehome
them as a pair as it would be
unkind to separate them. One
such pair is Chris & Sasha.
These two have spent over 12
months with us and have become
firm favourites amongst the staff
and volunteers.

When Chris & Sasha arrived,
Sasha was still lactating from
recently giving birth with no
sign of the puppies and Chris
was understandably on edge.

They settled into their new home and routine fairly at the shelter. Sasha is gentle with kids of all ages while
easily, both made friends with other dogs but returned Chris tends to be more interested in the adults (they
to sleep side by side each night. Chris is special to me as have the treats!) but he enjoys a play and a cuddle.
he was named for a friend of mine who loved Staffys as
much as I do and tragically lost his life in an accident just Chris can be quite chatty when he sees another
before these two arrived, I had asked Monika to name a dog but its just his way of saying hi, and letting them
male staffy in his honour and one Saturday I was know he’s there (as if you could miss this handsome
introduced to my friend’s name sake. boy!), he has a beautiful deep bark which all our
volunteers have learned to recognise and when he’s
A little about them : Chris & Sasha are a beautiful pair, excitedly announcing he’s coming out for a walk they
they are American Staffys so larger then their English smile and say here he comes! He has had a few doggie
counterparts but they would suit apartment living as all friends at the shelter (Chiquita & Goldie) who have gone
they really want is a home of their own. At 9 (Chris) and on to be adopted and he’s still waiting. Sasha is content
10 (Sasha) years old it’s time for these two to retire to a with a gentle wander with lots of sniffing, she doesn’t
relaxed lifestyle. They are fairly content in each other’s want to run a marathon she just wants to explore at her
company and would suit a full time worker, both are great own pace. She’s happy to let Chris do all the exercise
with kids and popular with the families who come to walk and she’ll take all the belly rubs and ear scratches!


DoggieRescue.com wishes to
acknowledge the assistance given by:

Virbac Animal Health Australia
Free call: 1800 009 847
Ph.(02)9772-9772
https://au.virbac.com/

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“ These are two of the sweetest old souls to pass through Doggie Rescue, they
would make a loving addition to any household.” Jen

Christmas weight loss
tip... have your photo

Why two can be better taken with 2 larger
than one… dogs. It makes you look
‘super skinny’
If you’re looking to add a
dog to the family but are
worried about it getting
lonely while you are at
work or out and about, a
bonded pair might be the
solution for you! Whilst
Chris & Sasha are very
interested and engaging
with the humans around
them they are also happy to
hang out with each other.
Please don’t be put off by
their size or ages they are
so gentle with a fun goofy
side and deserve a loving
home. Both are food
motivated so they are quite
easy to train.

Yes two dogs means
double the food but they
walk happily together so
you don’t need to double
the exercise, they will
share a bed given the
opportunity and the reward
of their love is worth the
extra you may spend on
treats or toys (Chris enjoys
toys but Sasha is not

particularly interested, this More details...Chris Amstaff 9yrs Male & Sasha 10yrs Female. Sponsors: “ A
might change in a home better life is coming hopefully before Christmas!” Noreen & “ In loving memory of
environment). Ian, Tia & Muffin this Christmas 2020!” Kathryn & Paul


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THE INTERVIEW































QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
WITH
“ AXLE CRAGG”





If I wasn’t me I’d like to be : Monika, so I could
help dogs like me find their families
When I heard I was to star in DoggieRescue
magazine I : was excited to share my story
I thought I would: be allowed to join Mum’s
soccer team as I know I would be a great asset
however apparently I am a ball hog…
If I impersonated a famous star I’d be: Skippy
the bush kangaroo as people often say I bounce
around like a kangaroo
Food that makes me drool is : whatever is in my
dinner bowl
It took a while but : I now understand if I give the
tennis ball back after I have retrieved it they will
keep throwing it over and over
My greatest achievement is : adopting my family

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My happiest moments are: when my whole
family is home at the same time
My tail wags most when : any family member
returns home
I often wonder : where Mum goes on the days
she wears a funny uniform and is gone all day
My nickname is : Axe; Axe man; Axleton; Axie
boy; boo boo
My favourite place in the world is : The bush
at Red Hill where I walk every week with my ex
MDR friends, mother and son Bonita and Benji’
I’m so excited : when I see Mum and
Dad putting their walking shoes on
I must tell you that I have a new: girlfriend…
I have fallen for Lexi the girl next door who is
also a MDR graduate
Training my humans has been fun because: ADOPTED &
they are so enthusiastic and eager to please
My favourite position on the lounge is: in LOVING LIFE!
the middle, between Mum and Dad
Everyone looks at me and says: what a
gorgeous boy!
On Christmas Day I will: do parkrun (if it is
back on), go home to open presents, lunch
with the extended family and then a recovery
snooze late afternoon in a nice shady spot
I am so glad that Santa Claus: brings presents
for everyone
You should adopt a rescue dog because : we
will actually rescue you right back!!!














Lexi & me
on one of our Axle with Ex DR
play dates at friend Benji at Red Hill
the park

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1. Breezy Cattle x 3yrs 22.5kgs Male Sponsor: “Happy home soon!” Aqua Home Loans
2. Xanthe Staffy x Shar Pei 2yrs 19.2kgs Female Sponsor: Best wishes Michael & Kim McTeigue SavourLife
3. Tessa Shar Pei x Kelpie 5yrs 16.9kgs Female Sponsor:“I hope you find a family like mine!” George Coleman
4. Champ American Staffy 7yrs 20kgs Male Sponsor:“In memory of Poppy & Evie & for Sam!” Brenda Harris
5. Missy Shepherd x 1-2yrs 19kgs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of Sheba!” Louise Dowd
6. Ruby Beagle x Bull Arab 18mths 30.3kgs Female Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Minnie!” Marika Camilleri
7. Alvin Staffy x Kelpie 12mths 17.6kgs Male Sponsor: “ In loving memory of our Macy girl!” Susan Dorahy
8. Poptart Staffy x 1yr 16kgs Male Sponsor: “To help him find a home as good as Napoleons!” Jackson
9. Zeus Mastiff x 6yrs 28.6kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Pepe!” Malki and Chandra
10. Jane Mastiff x 3yrs 28.9kgs Female Sponsor: “ Looking to a brighter future!” Neil & Surbhi
11. Cash Bull Arab x 3yrs 27kgs Male Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Pebbles!” Sigrid
12. Nelly Staffy x Kelpie 6yrs 13.1kgs Female Sponsor: “ Wishing you a Merry Christmas!” Janelle Wooldridge

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1. Tucker Boxer x 2yrs 25.8kgs Male Sponsor:“ In loving memory of Penny, who was so special!” Stefanie
2. Banjo Moodle 8yrs 6.6kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of all my woofs!” Susan Carovigno
3. Douglas Terrier x Shepherd 9yrs 26kgs Male Sponsor: “ Forever family soon!” Lisa Suters, with love
4. Angus Aussie Terrier x 9yrs 8.5kgs Male Sponsor:“Little Mouse, your forever home is coming, I promise!” Jen
5. Wiggles Maltese x 9yrs 5kgs Male Sponsor: “Ex DR doggie Woody’s way of saying thanks!” Tracy Fay
6. Lawson Cattle Dog 10yrs 20.3kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Connor & Polly!” The Browns
7. Darlene Staffy x 9yrs Female Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Otto & ex DR dog Rohan!” Gail Starkey
8. Hercules Great Dane x 18mths Male Sponsor:“In memory of Keziah!” Mummy Karen, Sherry & Spot Trafford
9. Paris Foxy x 6-7yrs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of Ian, Muffin & Tia!” Kathryn & Paul
10. Ollie Shih Tzu x Pomeranian 4yrs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Jakkson & Jack!” Gina Carovigno
11. Tabitha Labrador x B/Collie 8yrs 17kgs Female Sponsor: “ Wishing you a Merry Christmas!” Denise Bartlett
12. Leo Spitz x 7yrs 11.6kgs Male Sponsor:“A perfect home waits!” Janice, Tony & Marjie Martin

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DEAR SANTA, With your help we will
continue to find homes
for more than 1000
all we want for Christmas is a home! doggies every year.
www.DoggieRescue.com









































1. Homer Boxer x Staffy 12mths 18.8kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Floyd, Ralph & Steffie!” Verena
2. Banks Staffy x Bull Mastiff 12mths Male Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Lucky!” Kevin Lynch
3. Bindi Staffy x 2yrs 20kgs Female Sponsor:“Good luck in finding your forever family!” Freddi Martin
4. Danny Maltese x Bichon 9yrs 6.8kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Linda & Pee Wee!” Pat Knorr
5. & 6. Polly Poodle 13yrs 6kgs Female & Roxy Chihuahua x 12yrs 3.5kgs Female Bonded Pair. Sponsor:
“ Merry Christmas!” Martha & Queenie & “ A forever home for Christmas!” David Dowling
7. Chippy American Staffy x 2yrs 25.5kgs Male Sponsor: The Australian Writers Association
8. Wilma American Staffy x 10yrs 24kgs Female Sponsor: “ Wishing you a happy Christmas!” Janelle & Ed
9. Elvis Bull Arab x 12mths Male Sponsor: “Hoping Santa brings you the home you deserve!” Peter Simpson
10. Pablo Mastiff x Staffy 9yrs 31kgs Male Sponsor:“In loving memory of Poppy & Evie & for Sam!” Brenda Harris
11. & 12. Ella Kelpie x 12mths 22kgs Female & Jessie Cattle x 12mths 18kgs Female Bonded Pair. Sponsors:
“In loving memory of Chip & Blossom!” Alan & Tina & “In loving memory of Crayon!” Sam, Tim & Shannon

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TELL THE NSW
GOVERNMENT IT’S TIME
TO BAN PUPPY FARMS
IN NSW

Saturday December 12,
11 - 11.45am, Martin Place,
Sydney

Right now, dogs and
puppies are being intensively
farmed in factories for the
pet-trade industry because
puppy farming is still legal in
our state. Join us and send a
strong message to the NSW
Government that we won’t
tolerate puppy farming in
NSW any longer.

Dogs (on leads) welcome!
Help dogs by promoting our
rally! Please find a printable
PDF flyer on the Animal
Justice Party NSW website
HERE: https://
nsw.animaljusticeparty.org/
puppy-farming-protest/ https://www.facebook.com/events/133219144907688