Mistletoe scampers into playful new life after overcoming slim chances of ever walking again
As only a small pup, poor Mistletoe required weeks of complex surgery if she were ever going to walk again. Months later, she's loving her active lifestyle!
Old mate Ned finds himself a home
AT 12 years and eight months, poor old Ned had grown long in the tooth - well actually, he had a few teeth missing. The gorgeous old boy was surrendered to us at the start of the year.
It took a fe...
A tribute to Emmy Lou – farewell to a one in a million dog
On the 17th of March, we were extremely saddened to have to say goodbye to one of the most beautiful and gentle dogs I have owned in Emmy Lou (Emm for short).
On a day three years ago I was at th...
From dragging hernias the size of coconuts, little Polly has a new lease on life
Over the past couple of years, Polly has endured more than any animal should. Edging close to a tragic end, the sweet little Chihuahua cross was thankfully rescued before it was too late.
With tw...
A new home for an old dog: Brutis gets the love he deserves
It isn’t always easy for the older animals at Lonsdale to find their forever homes. Many sit and watch as younger cats and dogs are whisked off to their new families while they patiently wait on.
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A love letter to Max
Nothing warms our hearts more than hearing back from a happy family and knowing that an animal who was once in our care is now settled into a new, loving forever home.
Max came into our care after...
Cadbury was abandoned and underweight, but you should see him now!
Abandoned in an empty house, Cadbury was left to starve. After being adopted by a loving family, he is now completely unrecognisable!
Missing for 18 months, this brave dog was found completely covered in grass seeds
Keiva was missing for 18 months before being found covered in grass seed. Now reunited with her owners, Keiva’s story of survival is truly remarkable!
Once blind and homeless – Charlie’s now looking towards a bright future
Surrounded by a world of unfamiliarity and danger, Mr Jarlsberg (now Charlie) spent the beginning of his life in the dark.
The one-year-old moggy was almost blind and could barely see a metre in fr...
Adopted 18 years ago, Copper and his owners have been through everything together
“Adopting Copper has been the gift of my lifetime,” shares Natalie. “Someone else’s loss has been the light of our world.”
Born the runt of the litter, Charlie is now completely unrecognisable
Looking at Charlie now, it is hard to believe that he was the runt of the litter! After being adopted after a ‘foster fail’, Charlie is loving his new life!