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Save Rosko and bring him home

$5,894 of $10,000 goal
Given by 95 generous donors in around 4 months

Bringing my boy home

Mount Eden, Auckland

Help Me Save Rosko’s Life

My name is Grace, and I’m fighting to save my beloved dog, Rosko.

He’s currently being held in a pound, and if I lose the legal battle ahead, he will be euthanised.

Rosko is not aggressive. He’s a sweet, gentle soul who has helped me through deep grief, trauma, and depression. He’s more than a pet. He’s my emotional support, my soul mate, and my best friend.

Earlier this year, while we were out walking, a runner came up behind us suddenly. We both got a fright and as we turned, Rosko’s mouth grazed the runner’s leg. There was a a surface mark but the man said he was fine and apologised for the sudden approach.

But six weeks ago Rosko was seized by animal control and taken to the pound. He’s been held in isolation ever since; confused, alone, and without the love, care and attention he’s always known.

His court date is this month. If we lose, he will be put down.

Legal & pound fees have already passed $10,000. I’m doing everything I can. I haven’t been sleeping. My other dog, Sophie, has stopped eating, she just waits on Roskos bed.

This is breaking us. Being without my boy and worrying about the outcome has been psychological torture.

Please, if you can donate, share, or send support, it would mean the world. Every dollar and every kind word helps me keep going.

Thank you for standing with Rosko and me.

With love,

Grace

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Lawyer fees for Malloy Batts

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Prosecution   23 September 2025

Basically I’m being charged with “owning a dog that assaulted someone” and the court date for it comes before his appeal. Meaning we might not even get the the appeal if I get found guilty they’ll order and immediate “destruction” of Rosko 😭 I need $20,000

I’m applying for more personal loans, fingers crossed

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 20 Nov 2025
$20
Peyton
Peyton on 20 Nov 2025
Sending love to you and Rosko, my sunshine girl. You’re stronger than you realise, and he’s so lucky to have you fighting for him 🐾💛
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 11 Nov 2025
$5
Monique
Monique on 18 Oct 2025
$5
Jase
Jase on 30 Sep 2025
Keep up the good fight Gracie!
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This campaign started on 31 Jul 2025 and ended on 20 Nov 2025.