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K9 Rescue Retreat: Walk, Swim & Unwind- Nelson

  • first pupper of 2026

      10 January 2026
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    We are very excited to have begun another K9 Retreat for 2026. We have just put our first shelter pupper through. Due to privacy reasons for this dog, we are unable to put up photos of them. However, we can assure you they had a great time and left with a very waggy tail. It started with a walk and then headed to the pool. Pupper got to have a very refreshing swim on a hot day and after a few guided tours around the pool with our swim coaches, the pupper was pushing off on their own. Then it was time to have a special treat, a banana peanut butter raspberry ripple pupper Sundae. Homemade with dog safe ingredients. We can tell you that went down a treat. Then lots of attention and belly rubs for pupper before heading back to the shelter. It was so lovely spending time with pupper. We have started a new Givealittle page for 2026, if you would like to make a donation or just check out all the puppers coming through head to https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/k9-rescue-retreat-nelson Please share out the new page to help us collect some more donations to put more shelter dogs through this program

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  • Barney

      31 March 2025
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    What a pleasure it was to have Barney through the K9 Retreat. Such a sweet boy who really loved the water. He was all about attention, cuddles, play and swimming. He will make a super fun companion for someone who is active and loves water too. He is available for adoption at the Nelson SPCA. Thank you to those who donated to be able to give Barney this amazing experience.

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  • Bucky

      22 March 2025
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    Today we had the pleasure of meeting Bucky. what a sweet, energetic and fun boy. Loves ball play and water. He was straight in the pool given the chance and he really didn't want to leave when it was time to day. He had such a great time out and got to go home with a yummy treat bag to share with his friends at the shelter. He is available for adoption from the Nelson SPCA. Thank you to those who have donated and or shared our cause, it has made a lovely difference in a shelter dogs day.

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  • Frankie

      9 February 2025
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    Frankie loved his time with K9 retreat. After a pleasant walk he spent a couple of hours hanging out with us. He just loved toys and was so excited to pick from the toy box, turned out he wanted to play with most of them. He spent time retrieving quite a few from the pool, he was very excited about splashing water and had no fear about putting his head right in to get his favourite toy out. He will make someone very happy as their companion. He is currently up for adoption at the Nelson SPCA

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    • 04/03/2025 by Didi

      Hello K9, I can't find your website. I would like to donate more money for the SPCA dogs. Could you please contact me with your bank details/website information? Thank you, Kindly, Didi

    • 07/03/2025 by Trudi Hazlit-Black

      Hi Didi, Thank you so much. You can donate at the link here which is on our Givealittle page https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/k9-rescue-retreat-walk-swim-and-unwind

  • Spud

      2 February 2025
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    The lovely gentle Spud got to visit us at the K9 Retreat this weekend. He is still getting used to new people, environments and new experiences. Such a sweet boy. After a walk he headed to the pool and let him have some time to check the area and the people out, of course treats were involved which he very much liked. The toy box came out and it seemed he was keen on the balls. When it came time for the pool, he was very unsure, so it was decided to just let him hang out, play and get a nice relaxing pupper massage from Miriam. It's safe to say he had a nice time out. Thank you to those who have donated so shelter puppers can have this experience.

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  • Kawa

      19 January 2025
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    The adorable Kawa visited the K9 Retreat this week. What an awesome pupper. A happy, friendly and cuddly boy who is looking for his forever home. He is currently at the Tasman Pound awaiting his forever home. He loved his pool time, picked up getting in and out very quickly and loved collecting the selection of balls. We loved hanging out with Kawa and giving him a fun time out. If you are looking for a pupper companion check out his details here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_shXFnUDXXM

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  • Pupper Update

      15 January 2025
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    We have had a break over Christmas and New Year and we are all ready to get the K9 Rescue Retreat going again. Meanwhile check out the pups that have been through already, most have also found their forever home which makes us very very happy. Thank you for your generosity in giving the shelter dogs a great experience. If you or anyone would like to make a donation towards helping more puppers, you can donate at our Givealittle page. If you are able to share our page that would also be amazing. Thank you in advance

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  • Buddy

      15 December 2024
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    Buddy is an awesome dog, loves to play and adores people. He will be up for adoption at the SPCA Nelson soon. He started with a walk, and we checked every tree for messages along the way. He found a ball from the toy box which he thought was great, he's very good at catch. The pool wasn't his favourite place but he did spend some time in it cooling off before he decided it was time to play again. We loved having Buddy at the K9 Rescue retreat made possible by donations. Thank you

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  • Daisy

      8 December 2024
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    Daisy is a sweetheart, brimming with confidence, who's sadly ended up in a shelter. We're convinced she'll be a wonderful companion for someone out there. She spent a few hours with us at the K9 retreat, enjoying pats and cuddles, and we discovered she's fantastic in the water—a strong and very fast swimmer. She had a delightful time and topped it off with a spa treatment and a massage. Thank you to those who have donated towards giving the shelter dogs a great time out. Please share our cause so we are able to let more puppers enjoy this experience.

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  • Coal

      24 November 2024
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    Coal visited us yesterday for his turn at the K9 Retreat. What a lovely boy, and those ears.... He had a great time playing with toys and getting a few treats. He was keen to get into the pool to get some toys and after a few goes at figuring the steps out he was away. After play time and swimming he enjoyed a warm water wash shampoo/conditioner treatment and massage. He had a fab day out and returned to the Nelson SPCA centre smelling delightfully of coconut. Thank you to those who have donated and given the shelter dogs a chance to have an amazing experience. We have enough funds left for another 6 dogs at this stage, so if you are able to share out our Givealittle page that would be much appreciated.

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  • Todays pupper

      16 November 2024
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    Today's pupper for the shelter dog K9 Spa was incredibly sweet. Although we can't share photos due to privacy reasons, the experience was memorable for us all. Initially, we spent time with her and some toys, but she showed little interest in the toys, so we transitioned to the pool area to help her become comfortable with the water. As expected, she adored the treats along the way, however seemed a little hesitant about getting in the pool, so instead we opted to shower her with affection, treats, and a K9 massage. After all, it's about ensuring each dog has a joyful experience, and we strive to meet their unique needs. She then hopped onto the outdoor couch with us, and Alita treated her to a body massage. She relished it to the point of falling asleep and snoring, so adorable. She appeared so serene and content that none of us had the heart to disturb her slumber. We all hung out there until she was ready to return to the shelter.

    We are hoping that she may be able to return another day for another K9 massage.

    All this is made possible with the donations from this Givealittle page, thank you to those who have donated

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  • Andre

      10 November 2024
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    Andre, the sweetest boy, was next in line for a visit to the K9 Spa. As a nervous pup with limited worldly experiences, he was curious yet somewhat reserved about new places and experiences. We spent time with him outside the pool area, engaging him with toys and treats, which gradually made him more confident. A true people's dog, Andre would snuggle up next to us for some treats and affectionate pats. To ease his nerves, we accompanied him to the pool area, where he was showered with treats, pats, and a K9 massage. He thoroughly enjoyed this pampering, which left him very relaxed and eventually dozing off. He will be available for adoption at the Nelson SPCA

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  • Pearl

      19 October 2024
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    Pearl is such a sweetheart, so playful and she had an absolute blast at her K9 Retreat today. She got to pick out some toys, squeakers were her favourite, she loved the pool, in fact within 10 mins she was leaping off the stairs into the pool like an athlete. Pearl had a smile on her face that made us all very happy. Thank you to those who donated to give Pearl a fun time away from the shelter. She left with her certificate and a bag of treats to take with her.

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  • Noggin

      13 October 2024
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    Noggin was collected from the Shelter on Saturday for his K9 retreat. Such a delightful boy. Following a pleasant walk, he enjoyed time by the pool. Presented with a box full of toys, he chose an orange ball and several stuffed toys. He thoroughly enjoyed playing with us and took a particular liking to the pool, swimming about, and indulging in treats and cuddles. He even received a lovely spa treatment before his return to the shelter. While he is not available for adoption at the moment, we hope he will be in the near future. Thanks to your generous donations he had a lovely day out.

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    • 13/10/2024 by Judy Soar

      Beautiful Noggin. He so loves cuddles.

  • Berta

      6 October 2024
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    Berta is an adorable girl, so sweet and gentle. She had fun playing with toys, her favourite being the rubber fish. She was intrigued by the pool, especially the splashes and bubbles. She mostly likely has not been a water dog, so we took it gently with her and once she was in the water she got lots of treats and a K9 massage which she enjoyed. She will make someone an awesome companion. She had a great time out which made everyone happy. Berta is available for adoption at the Nelson SPCA https://www.spca.nz/adopt/animal/614783/dog-berta-nelson

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  • Nikolai

      29 September 2024
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    The adorable Nikolai had his K9 Swim session today. What an adorable pupper he is. Such a gentle soul. He was slightly nervous about the water, but he loved to play with toys and enjoy some treats. A nice gentle way to coax him into water play. He really loved the soft toy pheasant and he and Aaron had a great game with that. He loved attention, play and just being around everyone. He will make someone an awesome companion. We loved hanging out with Nikolai and after his K9 spa treatment it was back to the shelter to have a snooze to wait for his forever home.

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  • First Pupper

      23 September 2024
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    Thank you to those who have donated. On Saturday we did our first pupper 'Teddy" from the Nelson SPCA. He was taken for a walk, which he loved, so many new things to smell and see. Then off to the pool for some fun. He had a great time playing with toys and getting lots of pats and attention which he REALLY loves. Then it was time to get in the pool. Teddy's confidence in the water increased in the time he was there; he particularly loved the K9 massage while he was in there. Teddy is available for adoption, you can check out the Nelson SPCA adopt page.

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