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Pixies Animal Rescue Trust

  • October update - recovering from crime

      13 October 2021
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    Since our last update Pixies suffered a horrible crime. Some-body broke in to the shelter and killed several defence-less bunnies and ducks. Pictured is the sole surviving duck of a whole family. A poor little guy with a big friendly personality. This vile offence has set off a series of changes as we put out a call to take animals off our hands since we could not be much assured of safety on the premises, until the culprit is apprehended. The SPCA generously offered its help to transport many residents to other shelters who opened their doors. They are thankfully in safe locations. We can not update on how they are doing as they are no longer ours.

    At the last update several moons ago, we were admittedly very stretched, with impacts of covid seeing us caring for 109 cats and 35 dogs - many of which were not well. Due to the movement of many animals (as above), along with limited intakes since the crime incident we currently care for 24 cats onsite, while five of our dogs and other animals are out in foster care. Residents at the date of writing would also include a pig, goat, duck, peacock, peahen, and some lovely bunnies.

    Depending on what amount of space is free, given that the seasonal animal board business supports the charitable shelter endeavour, we can now take a maximum of forty cats and thirty dogs. The needs out there far exceed this, and we can count ourselves fortunate to also have 23 wonderful Fosters we can call upon if there is an overflow. When the overflow facility isn’t enough we do our best to direct or connect those seeking aid to other rescues who may be able to assist.

    Pixies would like to note here that being a no kill shelter is no longer a core mission statement. Mid-year this policy needed to change, and it was changed under consultation with vets and a leading animal welfare organisation. It is sad when any life is ended, but all animals are vet checked and vet advice is followed as regards this issue We aim to save lives. and to find other solutions where-ever feasible.

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  • Lot’s Happening & COVID Again!

      15 February 2021
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    Hi everyone, it’s been a while since our last update! Things are super busy and super crazy again for the Pixie Team. Lot’s of call outs, rescues and busy running our Shop Pixies Treasures in Orewa. As you may see from our postings on our Facebook page. The Pixie Team have been working non stop! Rescues locally and now also from the Coromandel. Cats kept in atrocious conditions, documented by local newspapers. Articles in Stuff re SPCA.... And so much more! Our focus has been and always will be for the animals, if we can help

    Eric the Peacock out of living In the back of a car with chickens and cats in disgusting conditions then we know we are on the right track. Now to Maisy, this wee beauty is in a terrible state. When she was picked up from coromandel along with 47 others we all cried. For all of them and especially wee Maisy. She is severely disabled and had the cat flu. We had her like all the other cats/kittens vet checked. And they are all being treated for various ailments. All have been wormed and de flead! They were infested it was a horror sight. Maisy is going to need on going rehabilitation and surgeries. Our vets advise she is not in pain and she has blossomed with the live care and proper nutrition she has been receiving. She will need to have a huge abscess removed from her leg when she gets stronger. And we are also hoping to have a specialist take a look at her. To see if any help can be given to her twisted back legs and one front leg. With COVID hitting us again, we have had to close our shop for a third time. And also our doggy hotel and daycare, these basically pay for us to run our rescue. This is now all in jeopardy yet again because of this virus! Any funds we raise will go towards our rescues, feeding them and paying vet bills and of courses going on to help Maisy as best as we can. We appreciate each and every donation no matter the amount! Thanks for taking the time to read and donate. Love Team Pixies

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    • 15/02/2021 by Paula

      Thanks to a wonderful donor in Australia (Jim is currently stuck there). We already have a substantial amount set away for this operation. Amazing support, so thank you 🙏🐾

  • June 2020 Update

      1 July 2020

    As you all know we survived COVID-19 as a charity. But it has been extremely hard on us like so many other rescues and of course businesses. Pixies rely solely on the generosity of our supporters., we receive no government funding at this stage. The Pixies Team would like to thank all our volunteers,family and of course our amazing supporters. Without you we would struggle even more, so again thank you, we totally appreciate all the on going support that we have been blessed with. As some of you may know, during Covid-19 we set about looking for a shop for our new venture Pixies Treasures. We are now up and running after a few set backs 😳😂 We are located at 5 Tamariki Avenue Orewa. We are still in need of signage and more volunteers but we are getting there. We have a full house of rescues both cats/kittens dogs/ puppies. Also we have massive vet bill, it is literally scaring us silly. So we thank everyone who makes a donation no matter how big or small. If you have not need to our rescue yet, please call or message us to make a time to come meet us! We would so love to see you all there soon 🥰

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  • Week Three Lockdown

      18 April 2020

    Just since lockdown! More to come! Done over 5000 kilometres, and yes Hannah don’t get your knickers in a twist, approval and safety measures were all in place, no vigilante shenanigans going on, ☺️. We have answered over 400 phone calls, texts and messages for help and assistance, we have placed kitten and cat traps in 24 locations, and awesome people keeping an eye and alerting us when something was caught, (usually midnight). We have delivered, distributed almost 2 tons of cat and dog food. Got $3250 donations. Spent $300 on gas, $398 on calve milk and supplies, $2000 at Vets North ($14 689.50 to go), $214 on cat/kitty litter, (thank you Linda Paul for getting us half a pallet👏👏), saves a lot. We spent $280 at Great South Vets to help pay for a dog attacked by strays, and $250 has gone to government to cover our diesel tax. This all since just lockdown. We absolutely couldn’t do it with the amazing food donations from PAW JUSTICE 👏👏. Those awesome individuals dropping food at the gate, and putting valuable dollars and cents into our account. Huge applause to our vet, Vets North Silverdale Vet Paula for always being there, after hours, in rain wind and cold days and after hours and for helping even tho the account is simply soaring. To each and everyone of our followers that keep an eye out for animal abuse, neglect and abandonment, a special applause for you!!

    Currently added: 4 adult cats, 17 kittens, 9 adult dogs and 13 puppies!!! Let’s pray that our fosters out there will turn into adoptions🤞. We have united 5 lost cats and 7 dogs with their owners. Phew! Thank you for donating to us xx The Pixie Team

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