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Caring for end of life (Hospice) dogs

  • R.I.P Seedie

      4 February 2026
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    R..I.P Seed (Seedie).

    It is with a heavy heart that I advice my Hospice donors, that today the decision was made to escort Seedie to the rainbow 🌈 bridge. The vets are I have maxed out the pain relief options for his severe arthritis and Seed was rapidly exchanging quality life for time, and that is not my mission.

    I will continue to take end of life dogs that meet my criteria with the on going support of donors (hopefully 🙏🙏🙏)

    Jumbo is already booked and once there is a patch over this bruise on my heart, he'll be arriving.

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  • Meet Jumbo - new Hospice admission coming soon

      26 January 2026
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    With the generosity of the wonderful supporters of my Hospice, I have agreed to take in Jumbo. Jumbo will require a full veterinary assessment and management for any conditions identified, but definitely pain management as he is 16 years old so bound to have pain in his joints.

    JUMBO…..the gentleman 🐾

    Meet Jumbo, a 16 year gentleman who is looking for a quiet, loving home to spend his golden years 💛

    Jumbo has experienced plenty of loss…

    He lost his owner a few years ago and has since been cared for by family, but due to an upcoming overseas move, they can no longer keep him & have reached out for help 💔

    Through it all, Jumbo has remained sweet, calm, and deserving of comfort.

    What Jumbo wants is simple:

    🦴A quiet home

    🦴A soft warm bed

    🦴Kind humans who will let him rest and feel safe

    He’s not asking for much - just stability, love, and a place to finally call home again.

    After everything he’s been through, we would love to see Jumbo spend his retirement years surrounded by care and compassion while still being given the respect a dignified old man deserves.

    Please continue to share the word, donate when you can so I can continue to help more dogs like Seed and Jumbo

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  • Target Open

      14 January 2026
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    My heart is bursting with the generous support of friends and strangers to donate to my dream of a Dog Hospice. Funds will be held separately for further care of Seed and the next intake, and the next and the next. Thank you for donating and spreading the word. Follow my Facebook page for updates on Seed and the other rescues I work with.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065675971781

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  • Seed has made it through all his surgery.

      22 September 2025
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    Seed's Final surgery day today.

    We did it!!

    Another massive day of surgery for Seed today. 3 Hours under General Anaesthetic His final 3 rotten & nerve exposed teeth are gone! The vets and I are so amazed at how stoic this old fella is. 2 hours after coming off the table he is up and about at home, and eating lovely soft mushy food.

    Ever wondered why it is so expensive if you let your dog's teeth get to this point?...

    In the photos you will see 2 of the 3 teeth that were removed, one photo shows how much we see and how much is below the gum line.

    THANK YOU SO MUCH to all who have donated towards his surgery. I only have $1300 left to find to cover what's remaining of the initial $5000 so I feel incredibly blessed to have been so kindly supported. Seed thanks you a hundred times more!

    He is booked for Flinchlock and massage in 3 weeks and hopefully that will also help with his old bone pains.

    And of course - massive appreciation to Your Vet at Waipu for the exceptional care they have given Seed (and all my dogs that go there!), allowing me to stay until he is sedated so I can make a Seed Burrito. You guys are amazing!

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  • Generous donation received

      12 September 2025
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    WOO HOO!

    Thanks to an incredible donation, Seed's first lot of surgery has been covered and we are only $1000-$1500 off the amount required to complete his much needed dental work. If more is raised it will be held to help pay for Seed's on going medications and any future Hospice Dogs (because we all know, I will get more!)

    My plea for help is; if I have been able to help you out with your dog at some point, perhaps you could manage $5 or $10 towards his surgery.

    https://givealittle.co.nz/.../caring-for-end-of-life...

    I know there are A LOT of folks out there that love dogs, especially the oldies so please help me achieve the goal of being able to support dogs like Seed that have earned love and comfort in their final years.

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  • Seed and his new family

      8 September 2025
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    3 WEEKS & 3 DAYS!

    That's how long I took to integrate my 3 dogs to Seed. Here is a lovely video of all 4 dogs doing their own thing together. He has also claimed Bruno's crate as his own.

    he has recovered extremely well from his 1st surgery and the next (and final) lot is in 2-3 weeks. Seed appreciates all those generous donors who have contributed to his surgery costs so far.

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