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!
Shadow the dog with two forever homes
Shadow's story will warm your heart. Found as a stray in Whyalla, Shadow is now lucky enough to have two families that love her to bits.
Three-legged kitten Popcorn takes a leap of faith
Perched on a window sill, a small tortoiseshell cat stares intently upward at a three-tiered platform.
For her two adopted feline siblings the jump is rudimentary, but for Popcorn (a three-legged c...
Bella and Barney: The inseparable pair
Tina was searching for a suitable companion for her rescue dog, Barney
Poor Barney was found on the streets of Port Augusta on a pile of rubble (hence his name, Barney from the Flintstones) befor...
Destitute dog finds loving family
Rescue Officer Krista had been called to a home in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. Lying motionless on a cold tiled porch, Ruby (previously known as Rosie) was knocking on heaven's door.
The Am...
Sometimes size does matter: Neo the Great Dane cross finds his forever home
Sometimes, it takes a couple tries before you find ‘the one’. Neo has finally found a family that loves him for who he is: a great, big, loveable goof!
Found neglected and hungry, Khan desperately needed a loving home
Found neglected and hungry, Khan is now thriving in his second home filled with cuddles and love - and plenty of food!
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. ...