DoggieRescue E-Magazine January 2026

PHONE: 9486-3133 Vol.11 No.249 JANUARY 2026www.DoggieRescue.com 2 McCowan Rd, Cnr. Bloodwood Rd, INGLESIDE. 2101 OPEN: 10am-5pm Tuesday—Sunday ADOPTED DOGS : 13,854 In 2025 I survived! Happy... I’m still ALIVE!!! In 2026 I’m going to thrive! Meet Chowder & all his friends inside Let’s Celebrate

2 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE By Monika Biernacki OAM By Monika Biernacki OAM • from my desk LIFE INSTEAD OF DEATH - A NO-KILL SHELTER

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 3 • Please make a DONATIONIf 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. • DOGGIERESCUE CORPORATE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS A Corporate\/Business Partnership with DoggieRescue provides many opportunities and benefits for your organisation as well as being an invaluable gift to the tens of thousands of companion animals dumped every year. Please check our website for more information or contact the Partnerships Manager, Amanda Davies at [email protected] Warmest regards Monika Monika Biernacki OAM Founder - DoggieRescue

4 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE WHO HAS FOUND THEIR 6-7 FOREVER FAMILIES? FEATURESREMEMBERED ALWAYS 34-35 DOGGIERESCUE.COM ISSUE: JANUARY 2026 IN MEMORY OF SUE CUNEO A special lady who cared for animals Email: magazine@ doggierescue.com Join us on Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/doggierescue FROM MY DESK by Monika Biernacki OAM 2-3 FOREVER HOMED & GIFTS IN WILLS. What happens to your pet when you are no longer there? Find us on Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monikadogrescue42-43IN EVERY ISSUEDOGGIERESCUE CORPORATE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS 32-33 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH “ TESSA HOLLIS ”16-17 IN 2026 THERE ARE SOME SPECIAL PROMISES MADE 8-14 38-39 p23 CATS’ NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS By Antonette Diorio BECOME A DR LIFESAVER 36 POSTCARDS FROM TWO SPECIAL DOGS, ROO & MARVEL MEET OUR ‘ADOPTIONS OF THE YEAR’ Where are they now? 23-25 JANUARY 2026 Cover: “CHOWDER” Cover photo: SOPHIE SMITH https:\/\/www. sophiesmithphotography. com.au\/ 28-29 20-21 HOWIE & BERNIE THE SECRET AGENTS AT MONIKAS By Mario Bassi p17 MEET BARBARA OUR SPONSOR IN FOCUS FOR 2025 30-31 18-19 Can you guess who our Adopon of the year is?

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 5 Dear DoggieRescue Supporters, As we embrace a brand new year DoggieRescue is looking forward to the challenges ahead. Our goals for 2026 are to save as many animals as we can and find them forever, loving homes. IN 2025 WE SAW 183 DOGS AND 30 CATS\/KITTENS ADOPTED Some of the dogs, especially the smaller breeds, came and were adopted before we even got to know them very well but others, they became like family to us. We loved them, cared for them and said goodbye as each in turn went to meet their new families. The adop%ons that stay in our minds are dogs like Bhodie, Forest, and our very long term girl Roo (see story on p16) and of course who could forget dear Lilly at 15 years of age.. such a special lady adopted her and also li*le Paddy, who was also 15 years old, adopted this month. There were dogs too, the long term ones like Marvel who was adopted by his foster family (see p17). Daisy also comes to mind. She was a long term girl with medical issues and was adopted this month. Especially hard to adopt are the bonded pairs but our policy at DoggieRescue is that if dogs are bonded that they stay together and some of the pairs we saw adopted were Rose and Blanche, Elphaba and Glinda, also Xaden and Violet, Taco and Nacho, Dutch and Arthur , all adopted together. We had many ‘seniors’ adopted too like Bobby, Evie, Ollie, Lucy, and Danny (see his story on p29). Chippy, a0er wai%ng so very long, finally found a foster family to love him. Another long term girl who comes to mind is Tessa who stars in our “ Up Close & Personal’ pages 32 & 33. A late special adop%on was our gorgeous very long term husky boy Fox. (p15) This year we saw some special dogs go to the ‘Rainbow Bridge’. Bear, Dougie, Poppy, Peyton, Haurace, Alex ‘Bubba’ Jones, Henry, Smudge and granny Florence just to name a few. But DoggieRescue is not just about RESCUE, it is also about REHABILITATION. Many animals come to us broken, both mentally and physically, it can take many long months for them to relax and feel happy. It can some%mes take even longer than that for abused dogs to feel safe and to be able to respond to the human touch and learn to trust again. Perhaps years. Two dogs who come to mind are Xanthe and Champ ( adopted together ) who stand out as our ‘ADOPTIONS OF THE YEAR’, see their story on p23. There are many more doggies, of all ages, shapes and sizes, wai2ng in pounds for that second chance at life. As our adop2on total grows towards 14,000, a goal that we should reach in 2026, please help us to be able to rescue the dogs passed by, the breeds discriminated against, the unsocialized...2mid and scared, the old and frail, and the sick who wait on death row.

6 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE Over 13,000 lives have been saved & each month the list grows. www.DoggieRescue.com Blue Elf Comet Jane Gem Dobby Daisy Gracie Micha Let’s celebrate all the dogs who appear here, As we count down the adopons ‘ll the end of the year… Your support in 2025 has really blown us away, We would really like to say… THANK YOU! 6 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE Wags Leo kingston

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 7 Jingles Bjorn Paddy W H A T H A P P E N E D T O L A S T M O N T H S C O V E R D O G S ? Cover doggies Galileo, Bennet & Stella still wait for homes… CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS Casper 16 DOGGIES WERE ADOPTED THIS MONTH! As the end of the year draws closer we celebrate many adoptions this month. MICHA was the first dog adopted. She had been with us some 12 months and is now living in an apartment on the Northern Beaches! BLUE, a medical foster after he l ost his front leg, was adopted by his foster family. ELF, our little Frenchie was adopted by a family with teenage children and JANE ( with her sister Mary were both shut down dogs when rescued and had little or no experience of the world ) was adopted by an older family with lots of rescue experience. Mary is still waiting for a home. Little GRACIE was adopted by a mum and daughter and has also moved to apartment living. Popular WAGS was adopted by a family who have done a lot of fostering and on the same day GEM was adopted by a family with lots of rescue experience. Friendly girl COMET was adopted by one of our volunteers. FOX ( our Adoption of the month—see below ) was adopted next by a special volunteer who took her time to get to know him before adoption so he would feel secure. Next was DAISY, a gentle girl with a history of abuse. Daisy found a gentle family...with 2 cats which weren’t perturbed by her at all. Cute LEO was adopted by a person living alone and gorgeous old gentleman PADDY who is 15 years of age was adopted by a mature couple who have had rescue dogs before. They travelled 3.5 hours to meet him! DOBBY was adopted by an experienced rescue couple. Our sweet boy KINGSTON our Spoodle with very poor vision was adopted by a couple who have had many senior dogs in the past. Shy CASPER was adopted a family who have had a DR doggie before. Townhouse living. BJORN, who had been fostered early in the month, was adopted by his foster family who only had him just over a week. They realized what a special boy he was. So December was an amazing month which saw some very long term doggies finally find their forever homes. ADOPTION OF THE MONTH … “ FOX ” Fox was one of the huskies in the rescued group that came into DoggieRescue’s care about 3 years ago. Starved, abused and very timid his long road to recovery began. Adopted :19th December 2025 Fox was adopted by a DR volunteer who spent many months gaining his trust. Story p15 and update is coming to our next issue! Fox is pictured with his new mum

8 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE “ As we begin a brand new year at DoggieRescue I am making promises…” Monika There's no need to flinch when I lift my handRobbie Mini Foxy x Pomeranian 4yrs 5.9kgs Male Robbie is a shy but very sweet little boy who came from the pound as a tripod. He is missing his right front leg but walks very well on three. Our vets x rayed his hind legs, hips, pelvis and lumbar spine and found he has a bullet lodged in his left thigh. Perhaps that is how he lost his leg. Robbie loves gentle calm handling. He enjoys his soft home cooked meals and is super sweet with other small calm dogs. Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Pepe!” Malki & Chandra

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 9 Pearl loves a lile comfort No need to cower each time I stand No need to run when I come near... No need to tremble, I see your fear. Holly Staffy x 9yrs 19.7kgs Female Holly came to us as a sad shut down girl who has just been a breeding machine all her life and got discarded in the pound with a huge tumour which we have removed. She was scared to interact with you and looked like she was expecting some punishment. She has come a long way since being with us. Walks seem to be something new to her. Sponsor: “ For all our much loved rescues!” Edina

10 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. You can sleep with both eyes shut, Don't need to jump when you wake up. Jess Shar Pei 5yrs 18.8kgs Female Jess is affectionate and loves attention. Her ear infections have been attended to and she has recently had her entropion surgery and is looking good! Jess would love to find a home where she would be loved and spoilt. Sponsor: “ In loving memory of my sponsor dog Buddy” Barbara Dino Jess Dino Amstaff 5yrs 32kgs Male Dino is a recent arrival from a pound and we are still getting to know him. He has not had much attention or affection in his life. Sponsor Dino and help him to find a home

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 11 3. 1. 2. 3. You are safe here, there’s no time limit for you to find, that special family who is loving and kind...Woody Lilo Kobe Woody Cattle Dog x Staffy 2yrs 28.3kgs Male Woody is a fun loving happy friendly boy. He loves all people and is so eager to please. Woody enjoys belly rubs. Sponsor Woody and help him to find a home Lilo Bull Arab x 5yrs 28kgs Female Lilo is a happy friendly affectionate girl. She knows sit, shake, drop and wriggles uncontrollably when she sees people she loves. Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Grady!” Verena Kobe American Staffy x Shar Pei 6yrs 26.5kgs Male A well mannered boy who gets excited to go walking. He loves a cuddle and pats. He takes treats gently. Sponsor: “In loving memory of Pebbles & Lawson!” Sigrid

12 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE You don't need to sit out in the rain This place is your shelter, your new domain. You don't need to lie upon a hard concrete floor Here there are beds and soft blankets for you to explore Blizzard Siberian Husky x 6yrs 20kgs Female Blizzard is one of the many huskies rescued from abhorrent conditions a few years ago. She had not even the basic needs\/food\/care\/love. This beautiful, gentle girl really deserves a chance of a real family sadly breed discrimination sees her remain homeless. Sponsor : “ In loving memory of Grady!” Verena

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 13 MEET OUR COVER BOY : Chowder American Staffy x 7yrs Male Chowder is such an affectionate sweet boy. He knows sit and shake and fancies himself quite a lap dog. He is such a lovely dog who walks well on lead. Sponsor: “For our Rainbow Bridge mob!” Colleen & Ron I cannot erase the bad memories and fears I can't compensate for your wasted years All I have is what you see but I give you it all and I give you me.Taffy Pomeranian x 8yrs 8kgs Female It is hard to imagine how she ended at the pound. She is gentle with other small dogs, but can get overwhelmed around a lot of dogs. She is shy and needs a family willing to show her more of the outside world. Sponsor: “ May 2026 bring you a home!” Lesley Cansdell & Titch

14 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE LOVING THESE PHOTOS? WELL, WE ARE TOO! Thank you to SOPHIE SMITH our volunteer photographer. Enjoy another month of her amazing photos. https:\/\/www.sophiesmithphotography.com.au\/ I cannot replace the owner that you loved but... I give you these arms to comfort and hold I give you this voice for the joys you'll be told I give you my heart and abundance of love Jordie Jack Russell x Mini Poodle 6.2kgs 5yrs Male Jordie was not abandoned but came into Doggie Rescue’s care when his mum Sue ( see story p18 ) passed away late last year. He is a sweet but shy boy who is looking for another mum to love him. Sponsor: “ In loving memory of my precious fur babies!” Jane My resolution is simply to rescue more dogs from death row so they can survive! It’s 2026 but the pounds are still so full, somehow we need to keep these dogs alive! Please support DoggieRescue this New Year...

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 15 As the year comes to a close it holds a very special adopon almost unl the last…. Late in 2021 DoggieRescue heard of the plight of some 100 huskies living in dreadful conditions and trying to exist with a small amount of food that was just thrown in their yard. We had two spare yards and managed to put our hands up for 30+ of these beautiful dogs. One of those rescued was Fox. This is his story of rehabilitation and finally how he found love and adoption with a DoggieRescue Volunteer. Fox has been with us around four years and in that time has changed a lot from the skinny, terrified dog that he was. I have walked him almost every week for 4 years, for ages only on a lead as he hated being harnessed. But slowly Fox learned to love walking and even eventually accepted the dreaded harness. Watching him blossom and come out of his shell, play with his pack mates and explore the beautiful outside world has been an absolute joy. He has taught me patience and shown me the power of resilience. After a very difficult start to life, he has become a strikingly handsome, a confident king surrounded by his adoring ladies (doggies and humans alike). Since meeting his new mum ( who has spent over a year working with him and building his trust ) his confidence has grown in leaps and bounds and he now walks for miles on end.She truly was meant to be his human! “ Fox...I will miss your morning howls before breakfast, chasing you around the yard to harness you and the many hilarious moments you gave me every shi\". But it is a Christmas wish come true that you are now in a real forever home. Happy life my li&le Fox…” Today (20th December ) is a very happy sad day, because my li&le Fox has finally found his forever home. This quirky orange husky had my heart from the moment he came in as part of the group of 30+ huskies we rescued from a mass hoarding situaon in late 2021. Fox was small and covered in battle scars and extremely skittish. He was picked on in every group we tried him in, so he spent a good few months on his own. He hated being on lead and it took ages to finally get him walking, so he had a pretty hard start at the shelter. I was immediately drawn to this shut down little doggie and we slowly introduced him to a group of lovely girl huskies (& Maddox!) and suddenly the lone wolf became the packleader! And from then on he really blossomed. A big thank you also to Fox’s long term sponsor who never lost hope he would find a home Story by: Michelle Ellio& DoggieRescue Kennel Hand (pictured below with Fox)

16 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE Celebrang HAPPY ENDINGS for two dogs who have touched our hearts... “ DoggieRescue is not just about RESCUE, it is also about REHABILITATION. Many animals come to us broken, both mentally and physically, it can take many long months for them to relax and feel happy. It can sometimes take even longer than that for abused dogs to feel safe and to be able to respond to the human touch and learn to trust again. One such dog is Roo, below, and another special boy is Marvel opposite. There are many dogs, of all ages, shapes and sizes, waiting in pounds for that second chance at life. Help us to give them that chance.” POSTCARD FROM ROO I’ve had some solid training from my mummy, learning Heal, Recall & Threshold Training. Mum says I'm doing really well. At the time of writing this story I have been in my new home for 5 weeks. Mum thinks I might be a Ridgeback X Boxer. My goofyness comes from being crossed with a Boxer, she thinks. My favourite things to do are sunbaking in my big backyard, going for swimming outings and being a couch potato. I'm quite the show pony when I get a new squeaky toy as I like to show it off to Jack, prancing around with my head held high and then doing zoomies around the yard in excitement. I like looking at myself in mirrors too, but one thing that upsets me, especially when I'm sunbaking, is birds. They're way too noisy for me!! Forever home here I come! Hello everyone, my name is Roo! For those of you who don't remember me, I was living at DoggieRescue for about 4 years!!! I was very lucky to be adopted by my new mummy in November last year, 2025. My mummy told me she adopted me because it broke her heart how long i had been living in a shelter for, and that she wanted to rescue me because I had been overlooked for sooo long. “ I have a li\"le Foxy X brother called Jack, we are like a bonded Bonny and Clyde.” So to sum everything up, I love my new furever homeand my mummy, but most importantly, I thank Aunty Monika who saved me in the first place and was kindenough to accommodate me till I got adopted. I havebig wishes and hopes all my other doggy friends at Monika's find their forever homes real soon, especially my close buddies Bennet & Mason. Lots of woofy luv from little Roo. Thank you for adopng me mummy!

JA JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE NUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 15 17POSTCARD FROM “MARVEL RAGGIO” Written by Marvel and his friend Janelle HollisDear Friends, My name is Marvel and I am a long term boy who was lucky enough to be fostered by Marina and Nicholas in 2025 after spending a long time at the DR shelter. They fell in love with me and are now my mum and dad!!! In December one of my best friends Janelle Hollis, a volunteer at DoggieRescue who loves me and also wasmy sponsor, came for a visit. “It was really wonderful to be able to visit darling Marvie this week (thank you Marina ). He looks so relaxed, happy, healthy and loved. Being able to cuddle and pat him again was such a joy for me, and he even managed to land a few big sloppy kisses on my face I think he enjoyed his little pieces of frankfurt and some Dentastix, as well as his new Christmas toy.” says Janelle “ A beautiful photo of Marvel cuddled up to his new toy …” Janelle “ Thank you so much again Marina for taking such good care of him and giving him the home he dreamed of (and we dreamed for him). It just shows that for every long term homeless dog there is their special person\/family, it just takes time to find them!” Janelle Marvel relaxing with his mum Marina “ Wishing all homeless doggies a Happy New Year in 2026 and a family to love them!” Marvel Marvel and Janelle catch up over coffee

16 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 18 TO FOSTER IS TO CARE Rose, Hayley & Butter FOR EVERYONE CONSIDERING BECOMING A FOSTER CARER... CONFESSIONS OF ‘A FAILED FOSTER CARER’ One thing I’ve always known is that I love dogs. The saddest day of my childhood was when I discovered dogs who couldn’t find homes were destroyed. As Aldous Huxley said, “Somewhere in the rain there will always be an abandoned dog that prevents you from being happy.” I work at Doggie Rescue and know many of the dear faces in this magazine well. I know their little personalities, their strengths and vulnerabilities. I know how they would blossom in the comfort and security of a loving home, because I have fostered so many. I currently share my home (and my king sized bed) with 11 doggie rescue dogs, who make my life a delight! As I write little Maltese Chrissy is on my lap. I brought her home many months ago because she has terminal cancer, but Chrissy is thriving. Special medications are keeping her illness at bay and she is feisty and joyful and passionately loyal. She has a dance in her step and a grin on her face. I let her sleep next to my pillow because she was so insistent. Her pretty little face is the first thing I see on waking. She follows me everywhere. I brought dear old gentleman Shih Tzu Freddo home because he was chronically ill at rescue with a bad cough. He lay in his bed all day and didn’t do much. With the extra warmth and comfort here and after some months of trialling medications, his symptoms have disappeared. He has a renewed joy that was dormant before and I often find him rolling on his back ecstatically happy. When he hears me wake in the morning he pushes everyone out of the way so he can nuzzle my neck. When Sue passed away late last year, she left three of her dogs to come to DoggieRescue to seek new homes. One, Luc , was adopted by a friend of Sue’s,the other two Jordie and Mimi ( pictured above ) are still waiting for their new homes. By Sue Cuneo Jordie Mimi DEDICATED TO SUE CUNEO, A VERY SPECIAL LADY WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2025. I was asked by Monika to put together an article about the passing of Sue Cuneo late last year. To honour her memory and her years of volunteering and care of animals. Being a ‘Facebook friend’ of Sue’s I knew of the work she did to help animals in dire need. Sue fought for animals who had no voice and made a huge difference in her life to the suffering and pain of animals who had nobody to care about their fate. But how to explain the very special person that was Sue? Then I thought… what better way to honour her memory than to publish an article she wrote. This story, about a ‘failed foster carer’, appeared in April 2014 DoggieRescue Magazine and it is as true and pertinent today as it was all those years ago. Sue you will be very sadly missed. Corinne

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 19 When I walk he walks right behind me and bashes hishead against my legs. I had no idea before that there was such affection in him. I loved him so much that I had to adopt him. My most recent foster, Randle was returned a year ago because the lady who adopted him was unwell. He’d been so sad to be back at rescue. What he loves most is to find a comfy, secluded place to curl up like a cat and sleep. He couldn’t always manage that at rescue, but my house has so many good spots where he can toast his old bones in the sun undisturbed. Cooked chicken and a fluffy bed and he’s in heaven. We do our best to care for the dogs at rescue, but loving foster homes are better because they offer the ideal conditions for the dogs to recover from the traumas of their previous lives. If you feel Huxley’s sorrow too, I have the remedy for you: open your home to a rescue dog. Become a foster carer like me. It gives you the chance to atone for our society’s wrongdoing; to give the dogs what’s been denied them; to restore their hope. To show them their love isn’t in vain. They’ll repay you a thousand fold. Of course, if you fall in love every time like I do, be prepared to buy a king size bed...you won’t regret it!! Sue Cuneo During my 10 years volunteering at DoggieRescue I came in contact with Sue on only a few occasions as we both fed on different days of the week. I remember the first time we met though, it was just before Christmas 2010, we were manning a DR stall in Martin Place for the official lighting of the Christmas tree by the Lord Mayor. DR was to be the\" charity of the year\". Although our paths rarely crossed I was always aware of Sue's presence, she was such a prominent part of the DR family of volunteers. Sadly, as a devoted dog lover, Sue leftbehind her precious fur babies, three of which weretaken in by Monika. I have now adopted one of them, beautiful Lucy. The fact that she was one of Sue's makes the adoption even more special, we love her so much and every day she let's us know the feeling is mutual. I like to imagine that Sue would approve. Marg xx MONIKA SECTION

SEPTEMBER 2014 DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE 27Article by: MARIO BASSI DR KENNEL HAND with input from JOHN & RHIANNE DR Volunteers 20 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE Howie and Bernie — The Secret Agents of Monika’s My first story of 2026 is about a bonded pair: Bernadette and Howard - or as we affectionately call them, Howie and Bernie. Both have some English Staffy in their genes, but Dachshund and Shar Pei DNA give them two very distinct appearances. Bernie is around 5 years old, weighs 26 kg, and has a chocolate-coloured smooth coat. Howie is about 3 years old, 21kg, and has a tan smooth coat. They came together from a local pound, where they must have bonded. Both are incredibly friendly and adore human company - something staff notice every morning when they get their breakfast first. John and Rhianne, dog-walking volunteers who regularly take them out, say: “Howard and Bernadette are a great pair to walk. They are wonderfully easy going, energetic and affectionate. They love treats but will happily walk without much persuasion.” At Monika’s, we love pairing new dogs to help rebuild their confidence and happiness. It’s especially heartwarming to see how Bernie and Howie support each other from day one. As John and Rhianne observe: “While Howard may be smaller in stature of the two, he makes up for it in cheekiness and bravado. Bernie has a fondness for puddles, a great spirit of adventure and a very soft spot for Howard, regularly checking in on him when the opportunity presents.” Both dogs have unique personalities, perfectly captured by John and Rhianne: “Together they could be viewed as the Maxwell Smart and Agent 99 of Monika's; Howard as the somewhat clueless but charming secret agent, and Bernie as the rational brains sorting everything out. They do make a terrific team but can walk separately and confidently if the need arises.” DOGS IN FOCUS: LONG TERM BONDED PAIR BERNADETTE & HOWARD

JA JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE NUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 21 21 John and Rhianne confnue: “Often seen in the demountable with Howard snoozing and Bernie perched upon the tallest bench or cupboard she can find, monitoring all comings and goings from the shelter. Their ideal home would be one of high perches (for Bernie), soft couches, and regular outdoor adventures with their adopted family.”Howard and Bernadette are friendly, affectionate dogs who adore children and thrive in lively family life. Bernie can be a little anxious and may try to climb fences to find company, so a home with someone around most of the day is ideal. Come visit us to meet these two unique characters on a walk - it’s a great way to get to know them and burn a few extra calories a er the fesfve meals! Bernadette Staffy x Shar Pei 5yrs 27.6kgs Female & Howard Staffy x Dachshund 3yrs 20.7kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Lucky!” Kevin Lynch OF MY FEATURED DOGS SOME OF THOSE STILL WAITING FOR HOMES ARE... BASIL, JADA, ATTICUS, BREE & PENNY. SHELBY WHO WAS FEATURED LAST MONTH IS NOW IN A FOSTER HOME. They all appear in this magazine. Please consider giving a long term doggie the chance of a home CLICK HERE for more details on Bernie & Howie. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year in 2026.

22 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE MUST LOVE DOGS Featuring star ex DR doggie Chippy & his pearls of wisdom Rupert & Louise Sponsor: “In loving memory of Poppy & Evie & for Sam!” Brenda Harris Hi Fans, Christmas is over for another year and I’m feeling...FAT!!! Mum didn’t see me sneaking under the Christmas table. Mum didn’t see Uncle Ben giving me loads of yummy stuff. Mum didn’t see Nanna letting me lick her plate and Dad giving me a Monte Carlo. Mum missed heaps!!!! I need EXERCISE!!!! Do you take your doggie ‘round the block each day for his walk? You do...that’s great but…same old—same old. BORING! Been there before & SEEN that, been there before & SMELT that, been there & WEED on that… My New Year’s resolution is to get Mum or Dad to take me somewhere different. I crave NEW scents, sounds & scenery. Dad could walk our route blind folded! I wish we could go HIKING or to a DIFFERENT PARK or even to the BEACH or just down a street we have never been before. I’d like to meet NEW doggies, wee on different TREES, SNIFF loads of stuff I have not smelt before. I crave VARIETY… And so does YOUR DOGGIE!!!! Make 2026 the year that you too do something different with your BORED best friend. Chips Juno Basenji x Staffy 4yrs 21kgs Female Sponsor Juno and help her to find a home G O O D W I T H K I D S Elly Cattle Dog x 1yr 20kgs Female Sponsor: “ In memory of Ian, Tia & Muffin!” Kathryn & Paul CHIPPY’S JOKE: Question: What did the rabbit say to the carrot? Answer: “ It’s been nice gnawing you!” Ha! Ha! Ha! To meet cute NELLY click here

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 236. Choosing the 2025 ADOPTION OF THE YEAR was not easy with so many very special dogs and families but the story of CHAMP & XANTHE, both very trauma+zed dogs who bonded together while at DoggieRescue and their adop+on together was truly remarkable . ADOPTION OF THE YEAR Background: Champ came from the pound first. He was totally shut down and refused to walk. Champ would not even eat when humans were around. He also came positive to heartworm. It took Champ many months to trust us but gradually Champ learned that not all humans hurt. Xanthe was one of the most nervous shut down dogs we had ever have seen when she came from the pound. She also would not eat when a human was present butover time started accepting treats from the hand. She was on high alert all the time. Over time at the shelter she made eye contact and accepted soft touches as well as ear cleaning but never trusted enough to seek human affection. These two terribly damaged dogs formed a bond and could not be separated... Champ and Xanthe were adopted by a very experiencedcouple who have had really nervous rescue dogs before and built their world around what those dogs could manage. This is their follow up story... Champ (forefront) & Xanthe Mee+ng Champ and Xanthe on 4th of March for an adop+on appointment was bi1ersweet. Bitter because it was so sad to see Champ just shut down listening to the noises of the shelter, probably thinking he was going back in there and being one of the many again. Also seeing Xanthe in flight mode with her anxiety high, on edge and just wanting out of there. It was sweet in that Xanthe was curious and did take some treats off me as I gently spoke to her, allowing me a little pat whilst Mark talked to Darian ( DR Volunteer ) and patted Champ,. We assured and promised Champ that if he’d let us, we’d always be there for him, look after and love both of them (probably too much). We had experience with high anxiety shut down dogs so we knew it would be a journey and to give them room to breathe, relax and just watch us.

24 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 6. Going home with them, there were emotional goodbyes at DoggieRescue. It was a long day on all of us, not getting home to the Hunter Valley until almost 7pm and that first night we all slept in the loungeroom together. The next day we showed them the doggie door and they had that down pat pretty quickly. Both seemed to be happy with their new big backyard. We’ve had some hiccups, things chewed and ripped apart, but generally they have settled in really well and within 2 weeks Xanthe had barked at me (lightly) to tell me hurry up in getting their dinners. I didn’t catch the initial dressing down but did get the subsequent bark when I asked if she was getting bossy:) Both Champ and Xanthe have learnt that we always put them first, that we always have their backs and that we love them! They’re important, they matter and are beautiful little buggars. To see their tails wagging is just beautiful and their personalities are shining through. Sometimes a little too much as they know they have the run of the house but we wouldn’t have it any other way. When they snuggle in for cuddles it’s just bliss, it truly is because it shows we’re doing okay by them. Champ snores like a champ and Xanthe likes to stand on me in the morning when she comes zooming into our bed, nose boops me whilst standing on me then snuggles at my shoulder whilst Champ lays against my side. We do need to work on the whole ‘sit’ thing though, they just look at us like really?! Yeah nah, carry on cause we are!!! Xanthe loves her comfy jumper...

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 25 Your local mortgage & finance broker We are proud to sponsor Monika’s DoggieRescue. Talk to us now on 0478 417 425 or [email protected] Xanthe only happens with her car harness on because she can’t slip out of that one. They have an array of jumpers and some shirts, Champ especially loves having his clothes on whereas Xanthe can take it ,or leave it. We can’t wait to try camping with them next year as it starts to cool down where Champ will no doubt have more on than Xanthe ( he feels the cold more) Darian (who was their walker at Monikas) has visited three times now including staying overnight babysitting as I didn’t trust anyone else and the kids just LOVED that. The visits especially reassured Champ that not everyone just disappears from his life, that some of us really do stick around and to see the pep in his step now is just beautiful. “ Geng comfy…” “Adopt, don’t shop, make a beauflful difference to a dogs life.” Max & Mark Xanthe (above) & Champ (below) are se*led & happy...

26 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Spirit Siberian Husky x 4yrs 11.4kgs Male Sponsor: “For all our much loved rescues!” Edina 2. Jango Siberian Husky x 3yrs 21kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of George Coleman!” Yasmin & family 3. Coconut Siberian Husky x 10yrs 16.6kgs Female Sponsor:“ Happy home is coming soon!” Gail Henderson 4. Echo Siberian Husky x 4yrs 17kgs Male Sponsor: “In memory ofKeziah!” Mummy Karen, Sherry & Spot Trafford 5. Summer Siberian Husky 7yrs 11.4kgs Female Sponsor Summer and help her to find a home 6. Sassy Siberian Husky x 5yrs 17kgs Female Sponsor: “In memory of Pepe, Ricky & Cindy!” Malki & Chandra 7. Malaki Siberian Husky 5yrs 14.9kgs Male Sponsor: “ Wishing you a happy home!” Tony Suters8. Tundra Siberian Husky x 5yrs 18kgs Male Sponsor: “ You really deserve a home Tundra!” Tilly, Jasper & Karen RESOLUTION 2026 - GIVE A HUSKY A HOME! 26 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. & 2. Autumn Siberian Husky x 9yrs 12.5kgs Female & Denali Siberian Husky x 5yrs 12.5kgs Female (mother & daughter) Sponsors: “In memory of Squirtle!” Nikie & Jeroen & In memory of Otto & ex DR Rohan!” Gail Starke 3. Maddox Siberian Husky x 4yrs 16kgs Male Sponsor: With love from your friend Marg 4. Ranger Siberian Husky x 4yrs 18.2kgs Male Sponsor: “In memory of Poppy & Evie & for Sam!” Brenda Harris 5. & 6. Leia Siberian Husky x 4yrs 15kgs Female & Arya Siberian Husky x 5yrs 18kgs Female (love each other ) Sponsor: “In loving memory of Poppy Pants!” Michelle 7. & 8. Chinook Siberian Husky x 5yrs 18kgs Female & Kayuh Siberian Husky x 7yrs 10.5kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Jess & Jody!” Michele & Steve Tamassy & “ Best wishes” Chris Davies DID YOU KNOW? HUSKIES ARE BETTER IN PAIRS! JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 27

28 J 28 ANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE Featured are just a few of the much loved dogs lost in 2025. Bubba, Henry, Florence, Fleur, Haurace, Dougie, Smudge, Bear, Baxter, Alfie and Danny. Remembered always... Dear Monika, Today we lost Baxter to a neurological condition that led to loss of swallowing, loss of vision & inability to stand - we will spend lots of time with Bobbi ( wasBambi ) as we help her adjust to such a big change.The attached photo was taken on 01\/10 when he Bobbi & Baxter appeared quite well .Kind regards Cheryl “ My dog Alfie (formerly known as Yuki) has passed away at the age of 16, and my heart is broken. The house seems impossibly empty, and I find myself overwhelmed not just by grief but by an immense gra&tude for having had him and his uncondi&onal love in my life. When asked if I would write something about how Alfie changed my life, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to share how profoundly a &mid li)le rescue dog transformed my world.” Brian Alfie

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 29 Dear Monika, At the end of November, 2025 I lost my best mate Danny…Over a couple of weeks, he started suffering seizures, which the vet suspected were caused by a brain tumour. Medication didn't help, and he worsened considerably every day with seizures, his back legs becoming increasingly weak. Sadly, after a terrible night, I made the decision to put him to sleep. While I write this with tears streaming down my face, I know that he had four months with me that were full of love and happiness (and his new favourite thing - croissants!). I can't thank you and your team enough for giving me the privilege of having Danny in my life and for allowing me to love him and share adventures with him. I’ve attached a selection of photos from our time together. When I can face it, I'll be back walking dogs on a Saturday. Thanks, Steven JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 25 In loving memory of Danny, who was so special! RIP sweet “Danny” 12 years 2013 – 2025

30 JA 30 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE NUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE As we start a brand new year I want you all to meet Barbara who has been sponsoring dogs since 2009 and is our celebrated.... SPONSOR IN FOCUS! My daughter was sponsoring doggies from Monikas in 2009 and suggested I do the same. I was living overseas and not in a position to adopt but I could certainly sponsor. She sent me a copy of the magazine and said ‘Mum, pick one’ - how do you pick just one? As it turned out it wasn’t difficult as an old guy called Gobbledock leapt off the page and I fell in love with him and was hooked on sponsorship. Dear old Gobbledock found his forever home so I continued on my journey. Lovely Corinne always knows the ones I will fall for. One beautiful girl called Willow stands out and I was lucky to meet her out at Ingleside. I sponsored Willow for 3 years and then, just before Christmas in 2018, she found her forever home and then along came Cleo ( pictured at right ). When Corinne asked me to write a few words for the magazine, she had just given me an absolutely beautiful old boy called Buddy who had been rescued from Blacktown Pound. Heartbreakingly, Buddy passed away before he found his home but in the 4 short weeks he was a member of Monika’s family, he knew what it was like to be loved. “ Since I started sponsoring there have now been 36 dogs, big and small, and usually with some quirky feature that somefimes makes them a li le more difficult to home. “ Barbara Gobbleduck was my first sponsor doggie and I found an old, faded photo that I kept of him. Buddy was a special boy

JANU JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE ARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 31 31“ Here is my sponsor girl WILLOW. I sponsored her for 3 years and she will always have a special place in my heart!” Dezzy likes to help around the kennels! Dezzy ( above ) was another sponsor dog of mine. He has been adopted a few times, but he has not settled and still remains at Doggie Rescue Shelter which I am sure he thinks of as home. Dezzy is 14 years old now. Another one of my sponsored doggies was EZRA seen here on adop'on day April 2020 In Buddy’s honour, Monika rescued Jess ( who I sponsor now ) from the same pound so I have everything crossed that this story is a good luck charm for her and that she is noticed and loved. Jess Sharpei 5yrs 18.5kgs Female Sponsor: “ In loving memory of my sponsor dog Buddy” Barbara CLICK HERE for more details Sponsoring these gorgeous animals gives me so much apprecia'on of the people who have actually given them their deserved homes. So many of the dogs and cats have had a shockingly sad life and it takes a great deal of courage, determina'on and love to adopt. I’m eternally grateful to all those people who have adopted the dogs that I could only sponsor.

32 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE INTERVIEW WITH “ TESSA HOLLIS ” With the help of mum Janelle When I heard I was to star in DoggieRescue magazine I thought: that’s very nice, but don’t expect any co-operation with the photos! If I wasn’t me I’d like to be: Mum’s shadow. That way she can’t go anywhere without me. My greatest achievement is: making sure Mum loved and adored me so much she couldn’t live without me. My happiest moments are: going for drives in the car, snoozing in the sun, having a good back roll on the grass (particularly if it’s wet), snuggling up on the lounge next to Dad and snuggling up to Mum in bed. My tails wags most when: I wake up in the morning and realise where I am. I bounce all over the bed and love to pin Mum down so she can’t get up. It took a while but finally my human let me: sleep “ Who’s a pre,y girl then?” with her in our own bed.

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 33 ADOPTED & LOVING LIFE! Food that makes me drool is: Dad’s junk food: Meat pies, Hungry Jacks burgers and chips. And frankfurts! My nickname is: Little Black Panther, Princess I must tell you : I can be a bit of a smoocher when the mood takes me. Surprise kisses are my speciality. I oen wonder: what else can I achieve now my paws are well and truly under the table, and; why my brother and sisters can’t go and live somewhere else so I can have Mum and Dad and the house all to myself… You should adopt a rescue dog because: your life will be filled with love and joy. We are wonderful company and deserve to be loved and spoilt (just like me). I am so excited when: Mum picks up my leads and I know we’re going out for a drive and a walk. If I impersonated a famous star I’d be: Hedy Lamarr: Beautiful, intelligent, aloof, a bit of a drama queen and quite quirky. Training my humans has been fun because: although it took a bit of time, I think I now have everything I want and I got lots of treats in the process. My favourite place in the world is: snuggled up next to Mum in bed. Everyone looks at me and says: Isn’t she beautiful!! What breed is she? My New Year resolu#on is: more of the same! On New Years Day I will : keep my paws crossed that 2026 is as good as 2025!

34 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE By Antonette DiorioCAT ADOPTION OFFICER Antonette has her Certificate II in Animal Care and Certificate III in Captive Animals. FEATURE ARTICLE: The New Year's Resoluons of Cat Owners and Cats: A Hilarious Guide As the clock strikes midnight and you welcome a New Year with enthusiasm and gli!er, there's one group of beings in your household who couldn’t care less about resoluons. That’s right: your cats. However, if they did make resolutions, they'd probably involve knocking things off shelves and perfecting their nap game. As for you, the long-suffering cat owner, your resolutions may involve trying to train a creature whose only mission in life is to ignore you with extreme prejudice. Here are some New Year's resolutions for both you and your feline master\/mistress. New Year's Resoluons for Cat Owners: 1:) Resolve to Stop Yelling at the Cat. “I will stop shouting ‘Why are you doing that?’ when my cat knocks my coffee mug off the counter, because deep down, I know she’s doing it on purpose. It’s not a mistake, it’s a lifestyle.” 2:) Be More Patient During Bedtime. “I will no longer engage in a 30-minute battle of wills over where my cat sleeps. I will let her curl up on my pillow and learn to sleep with a tail in my face.” 3:) Master the Art of the ‘Cat Whisperer.’ “I will learn to communicate better with my cat, but realistically, it will still involve a lot of ‘Are you hungry?’ and ‘Stop clawing that.’” 4:) Stop Taking Photos of the Cat. “I will put my phone down and stop trying to capture the perfect shot of my cat staring out the window like some sort of majestic lion, only to have her ruin it by blinking at the exact wrong moment.” 5:) Offer More Variety in the Treats. “I resolve to keep a better stock of high-quality treats that my cat will immediately turn her nose up at because she prefers the ones I’m eating. 6:) Attend to the Litter Box Regularly. “I will no longer wait until the litter box resembles a toxic waste dump before cleaning it. The cat deserves better... although she won't tell me that because she’s too busy plotting world domination.”

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 35 New Year's Resoluons for Cats 1:) Don’t Knock Over That Glass. “This year, I will not immediately knock over every glass of water, coffee, or wine on any flat surface. I will wait until my human is looking and then do it in a way that makes them question their life choices.” 2:) Stop Using My Human as a Jungle Gym. “I resolve to stop climbing onto my human's face at 4 AM and walking across their chest like a tiny, furry mountain goat. However, if they leave their laptop open, I am still entitled to lay across that.” 3: Give the “Lap of Luxury” a Break.“I will, for once, sit on the couch and not demand my human’s lap all the time. But when they’re working, or in the bathroom, I’ll make sure I’m conveniently blocking the entrance.” 4:) Be Less Picky About Food. “I will stop turning my nose up at food that is perfectly fine and maybe eat something other than the salmon pâté if it means my human will not guilt-binge on chocolates which she won’t give me anyway.” 5:) Not Actively Try to Kill the Vacuum Cleaner. “This year, I will try not to attack the vacuum cleaner every time it comes out, though I can’t promise I won’t look at it like it’s a mortal enemywho must be vanquished.” 6:) Stop Pretending the Litter Box Is a Playground.“I will stop using the litter box as my personal sandbox. If the box is clean, I won’t dig around like I’m searching for buried treasure... just to fling it out and scatter it around the floor.” 7:) Take More Naps... But Not on the Computer Keyboard. “I resolve to take more naps, but I will try to be a bit more creative and stop using my human’s laptop as a perfect pillow to sprawl across.” So there you have it: the New Year's resolutions that every cat and cat owner should consider, even if they’re both too busy with more important things (like sleeping, in the case of your cat). Whether you succeed or fail at these goals, just remember—your cat doesn't care. She's too busy ignoring you, as usual. Happy 2026 everyone! From Antoneffe and her cats Tsar and Nik.

36 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE Becoming a DoggieRescue.com Life Saver is the perfect way to show your love and commitment to the doggies and cats that no one else cares about. We rely on donations from the public, and the running costs of our operation are considerable and increasing. Your regular monthly donation helps us guarantee the longevity of the shelter so we can continue to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home unloved and unwanted animals.Help us to keep saving precious livesBecome aDoggieRescueLifesaver 36 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 37 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 6. 9 10 11 12 WHAT’S TRENDING ON INSTAGRAM? 1. George Kelpie x Staffy 3yrs 17kgs Male Sponsor: The Australian Writers Centre 2. Peanut Staffy x Kelpie 5yrs 17.8kgs Male Sponsor: Just ‘cause you’re such a good boy!” Jane & Romeo 3. Breezy Cattle Dog x Siberian Husky 7yrs 22.5kgs Male Sponsor Breezy & help him to find a home 4. Nikita Staffy x 5yrs 14.5kgs Female Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Leisha!” Lisa Suters 5. Shelby Border Collie x 5yrs 29kgs Female Sponsor: “For Neo who gave us so much love.” Madeline Butt 6. Cherry Kelpie x Staffy 5mths 15kgs Female Sponsor Cherry and help her to find a home 7. Tempest Staffy x Beagle 12mths 19.9kgs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of Carl, the giant lap dog!” Mia 8. Ruby Bull Arab x Pointer 5yrs 33.3kgs Female Sponsor: “May we bring her luck!” The Sydney School of English 9. Eddison Kelpie x Rottweiler 5yrs 20kgs Male Sponsor Eddison and help him to find a home 10. Maurice Shih Tzu x Poodle 6yrs 5.2kgs Male Sponsor: “ Best of luck Maurice!” Junior 11. Yankee Bull Arab x Pointer 5yrs 30.5kgs Male Sponsor: “ In memory of Ian, Tia & Muffin!” Kathryn & Paul 12. Sandy Shar Pei x 17wks 10.9kgs Female Sponsor Sandy and help her to find a home https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monikadogrescue Follow the DoggieRescue news\/see videos of the doggies\/ catch up with our day to day happenings and much more…

38 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE Corporate\/BusinessPartnership Packages Benefits to your organization• Association with a highly regarded and respected Sydney community icon• Opportunities for unique promotional activities in an inspiring setting• A tangible demonstration of your organization's commitment to social responsibility and core values• Authorised use of the DoggieRescue logo and branded dog imagery• Recognition across social media, EDM and websiteFor more information or an informal chat, please contact:Amanda Davies - Corporate\/Business Partnerships Manager0412 194 [email protected] HERE Maltese Partnership: A minimum annual donation of $2,500 or an equivalent contribution in goods and services that directlysupport the shelter's needs.Staffy Partnership: A minimum annual donationof $10,000 or an equivalent contribution in goodsand services that directly support the shelter'sneeds.Great Dane Partnership: A minimum annual donation of $20,000 or an equivalent contributionin goods and services that directly support theshelter's needs.

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 39 OUR CURRENT CORPORATE \/ B USINESS PARTNERS GREAT DANE PARTNERS STAFFY PARTNERSMALTESE PARTNERS For more information on becoming a Corporate Partner, please contact Amanda Davies - Volunteer Corporate\/Business Partnerships Manager - [email protected] - 0412 194 443

40 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE START OFF A BRAND NEW YEAR BY GIVING THE ‘GIFT OF LOVE’ TO A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS... 1. Basil Staffy x 4yrs 22kgs Male Sponsor: “ Just ‘cause you’ve been a good boy!” Jane & Romeo 2. Squeak 3yrs Black\/White Male Sponsor Squeak and help him to find a home 3. Coral Staffy x 10mths 6.9kgs Female Social & friendly. Sponsor Coral and help her to find a home 4. Jada Amstaff x 10yrs 30kgs Female Sponsor: “Good luck!” Michael & Kim McTeigue SavourLife 5. Galileo Staffy x 2yrs 18.9kgs Male Sponsor Galileo and help him to find a home 6. Gia American Staffy x 12mths 23.1kgs Female Sponsor: “Together we can make tails wag!” Arti 7. Bennet Staffy x 4yrs 25.7kgs Male Sponsor:“ Wishing good luck to Bennet! ” Naomi 8. Rajah 1yr Tabby Male Sponsor Rajah and help him to find a home 9. Emerald 5yrs Pure White 2.9kgs Female Sponsor: “ In loving memory of Joan Elmes, cat lover” 10. Jarrah Kelpie x Staffy 5yrs 25.8kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of my friend Salvatore!” Antoinette 11. Taro American Staffy x 5yrs 26kgs Female Sponsor “ She’d make a faithful friend forever! ” Wendy McCathie. 12. Zuri Staffy x 3yrs 19.2kgs Female Sponsor Zuri and help her to find a home 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 41 1. Beaux Great Dane x Kelpie 1yr 35.9kgs Male Sponsor: “ Patting you in spirit!” M. & T 2. Mary Cattle x Shep 1yr 18.4kgs Female Sponsor:“ If we could adopt you we would.” Chiara & Adam Martinelli 3. Penny Bulldog x Staffy 5yrs 26.8kgs Female Sponsor: “In memory of Ricky, Pepe & Cindy!” Malki & Chandra 4 Mason Cattle x 6yrs 19kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Ricky, Pepe & Cindy!” Malki & Chandra 5. Marlin Ridgeback x Staffy 2yrs 15.2kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Leisha!” Lisa Suters 6. Lucy Staffy x 12mths 18.3kgs Female Sponsor: Michael & Kim McTeigue Savour Life 7. Suki Bulldog x Golden Retriever 6yrs 25kgs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of Penny!” Stefanie 8. Socks Pomeranian x 9yrs 4.9kgs Female Sponsor: “In loving memory of Jakkson & Jack!” Gina Carovigno 9. Joey Chihuahua x Foxy 12yrs 6kgs Male Sponsor :“Wishing you a soft landing !” Janice Martin & ex DR Marjie 10. Bree Kelpie x 3yrs 23kgs Female Sponsor: “We hope Bree finds a forever home!” Audrey Launay 11. Olivia Kelpie x Staffy 3yrs 25kgs Female Sponsor Olivia and help her to find a home 12. Max Bull Arab 5yrs 38.2kgs Male Sponsor: “In loving memory of Ricky, Pepe & Cindy!” Malki & Chandra IN 2026 DOGGIERESCUE IS KEEPING THEM ALIVE! HOW CAN YOU HELP? EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A FOSTER CARER? CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12

42 J 20 ANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE FOREVER HOMED GIFTS IN WILLS What happens to your pets, if something happens to you? Entrust us to find a loving home for your pets when you are no longer able to care for them Having a solid plan in place, for what happens to your pets when you are no longer around, is a sensible and responsible way to thank your pets for the years of unconditional love and friendship they have given you.This is why we created the DoggieRescue Forever Homed service. DoggieRescue Forever Homed is a service available to those who have chosen to leave a Gift in their Will to DoggieRescue. Enrolling in this service guarantees that DoggieRescue will care for your pets when you are no longer able to. Once you enrol in the DoggieRescue Forever Homed service, you will be asked to give us comprehensive information about your pets' individual requirements and personality characteristics. We keep this information on file to guarantee that, when the time comes, we have everything we need to take care of your pet(s) and find them a suitable, loving new home. For more information, please CLICK HEREand 42 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 43 Ziggy is very friendly, recepve, loves pats, sits for treats and takes them politely. GIFTS IN WILLS LEAVE A LEGACY OF CARE FOR HOMELESS AND ABANDONED ANIMALSThere are millions of pets in Australia and the majority of them spend their entire lives in kind and loving homes where they are treated as one of the family. Some pets though are not as lucky. DoggieRescue provides a lifeline for hundred of dogs, cats, and pocket pets every year. Animals that have mostly been dumped at the pound when their owners can no longer be bothered to look after them. It is for these unfortunate animals that DoggieRescue exists, to give them a second chance at life with happy, caring homes. In providing this service, DoggieRescue receives no government funding, relying entirely on donations from the generous public. It costs well over $1m per year to run DoggieRescue Gifts in Wills are very important to our current income, see the brochure on our web site which gives more information on how you can leave a lasting legacy so DoggieRescue can continue to create a lasting impact in the lives of these animals. JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 43

44 JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 9. 12. 1. & 2. Gin Staffy x Whippet 1yr 10kgs Female & Tonic Staffy x Whippet 1yr 11.8kgs Female Bonded pair Sponsor : “In loving memory of all my woofs!” Susan Carovigno & Laura Trew, Hallmarq Buyers Agents 3. Duke Staffy x 3yrs 28kgs Male Sponsor Duke and help him to find a home 4. Willa Pointer x 5yrs 26.5kgs Female Sponsor : “In loving memory of mum June!” Colleen & Ron 5. Bandit Siberian Husky x 1yr 25.9kgs Male Sponsor Bandit & help him find a home 6. Zali Staffy x 7yrs 21.2kgs Female Sponsor Just ‘cause you’re such a very good girl!” Jane & Romeo 7. Stanley English Staffy x 6yrs 18.1kgs Male Sponsor: “ Happy forever home is coming!” from Holly 8. Chippy American Staffy x 6yrs 28.1kgs Male Sponsor: The Australian Writers Centre 9. Petal Cattle Dog x Staffy 2yrs Female Sponsor “In loving memory of Sybil & Jed, 2 strays!” Janet & Richard 10. Marley Bull Arab x 3yrs 30.9kgs Male Sponsor Marley and help him to find a home 11. & 12. Dallas Basenji x Staffy 2yrs 16.5kgs Male & Dahlia Basenji x Staffy 2yrs 15.5kgs Female Bonded pair Sponsor:“ If we could adopt you both we would.” Chiara & Adam Martinelli AS THE YEAR 2025 IS NOW PAST WE ARE ALL HOPING THAT 2026 IS GOING TO BE BETTER THAN THE LAST! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS... 11.

JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 45 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 9. 12. JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E-MAGAZINE 45 1. Fred American Staffy x Kelpie 1yr Male Sponsor : “ Wishing you a home for 2026 Print Lab Sydney 2. Ben Black\/White 1yr Male Sponsor Ben and help him to find a home 3. Stella American Staffy x 6yrs 26.5kgs Female Sponsor Stella and help her to find a home 4. Peggy French Bulldog x 8yrs 11.9kgs Female Sponsor: \"Give a Dog a Home\" The Trew Family 5. Harlow American Staffy 7yrs 21.2kgs Female Sponsor: “ Just ‘cause you’ve been a good girl!” Jane & Romeo 6. Alvin Staffy x Kelpie 5yrs 17.6kgs Male Sponsor Alvin and help him to find a home 7. Uma Calico 1yr Female Sponsor Uma and help her to find a home 8. Fuzzy Pomeranian x 2yrs 6.3kgs Male Sponsor: “ Rescue dogs rock!” Tracy Fay 9. Kimmi Maltese x Poodle 4yrs 5.5kgs Male Sponsor: “In memory of Poppy & Evie & for Sam!” Brenda Harris 10. Mrs Darbus Black\/White 4yrs Female Sponsor Mrs Darbus and help her to find a home 11. Ruffles Chihuahua x 3yrs 3.3kgs Female Sponsor: “ Happy forever home is coming!” Ex DR dog Pugsley 12. Zeke Black\/White 1yr Male Sponsor Zeke and help him to find a home

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JANUARY 2026 DOGGIERESCUE.COM E- MAGAZINE 47 Copyright 2026: DoggieRescue.com Permission is given to reprint for educational purposes only, provided DoggieRescue.com Magazine is acknowledged. Published by: DoggieRescue.com ABN 49098918471 Mail address only: 8 Chiltern Rd, Ingleside NSW 2101 Address: 2 McCowan Rd, Ingleside NSW 2101 Phone: 9486 3133 or 0429 044 484 Editor, Advertising, Typesetting, Layout & Design: Corinne Daw Photography: Martha Pavlakis, Kim Bernotas, Natalie Burns & Sophie Smith feature photographer DISCLAIMER: The points of view expressed by contributors in their respective articles do not necessarily reflect that of the Publisher, Editor. Advertising for services and products appearing here is accepted by the Publisher and Editor in good faith. However the Publisher & Editor give no guarantee or endorsement of products or services, nor the advertisers will fulfill their obligations. ADOPTION UPDATE DO YO U RE ME MBE R YOG I? Hello Everyone, this is Yogi! I just wanted you all to know I am sflll living my best life in WA. I’m sflll so loved and cherished. Happy New Year to Monika and the gang. Yogi

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