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ARAN Animal Rescue NZ

LOCATED IN WHANGANUI/SOUTH TARANAKI Dora is the most lovely senior shepherd/kelpie type mixed breed, who is waiting for a loving home. Dora came to us when her elderly owner was no longer able to keep her. She will shortly be ten years of age, but she is active and well and still enjoys life very much. Dora has lived with cats all her life, and in her foster home she is great with the cat, the other dogs and the kids. If you can offer Dora a happy place in her golden years, please complete our form, thank you 🙂 www.jotform.com/aranrescuenz/questionnaire ... See MoreSee Less

LOCATED IN WHANGANUI/SOUTH TARANAKI  Dora is the most lovely senior shepherd/kelpie type mixed breed, who is waiting for a loving home.  Dora came to us when her elderly owner was no longer able to keep her.  She will shortly be ten years of age, but she is active and well and still enjoys life very much.   Dora has lived with cats all her life, and in her foster home she is great with the cat, the other dogs and the kids.  If you can offer Dora a happy place in her golden years, please complete our form, thank you :)  http://www.jotform.com/aranrescuenz/questionnaireImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Aww she's beautiful. I'm sure she'll find a home quickly

Beautiful furbabie 💜 would love to have her forever home 🏡 with you xxx

Awwww darlin. You can come by us x

What a darling! Her sweetness shines though 🙂

Awww look at her beautiful face

Oh my goodness she's adorable!! 💕

Oh my dog!!! My two favourite breeds Nick Keller

Sophia Hood

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Is there anyone flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch at anytime between April 5th and April 22nd that wouldn't mind one of our most special rescues tagging along for the ride?

If so could you please email us at [email protected] We would be most grateful, thank you
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Is there anyone flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch at anytime between April 5th and April 22nd that wouldnt mind one of our most special rescues tagging along for the ride?

If so could you please email us at aran.rescue.nz@gmail.com  We would be most grateful, thank you

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My boy came front Aran rescue 4 yrs ago Wanganui to Ashburton on the pet bus.He was well looked after by them and would not hesitate to use Pet bus again if I ever have to.🐾🐾💕

If you could get it to Napier, my daughter Peyton flying on the 17th to Chch

We flying out on 3rd of April

Jude?

Perhaps Very Important Paws 🐾 Chauffeur could help you out with - Morgan travels between Palmy and Christchurch each week and is fantastic with transporting pups 🐶❣️

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ARAN stands for Animal Rescue Action Network because we believe in the power of networking and co-operation with others doing the same work. In this way we have been able to help more animals. One of the agencies who have been a great help to us for a number of years, is Wellington SPCA. A few weeks ago we were asked to help with six puppies in a small rural town, who were not well cared for. Our contact had managed to secure them but was not able to hold them for long, and we had no suitable foster homes available. We called on our friends at Wellington SPCA whom we know will help us if they are able at the time. Luckily for these babies, SPCA said yes they had some space coming up, and after a few days and some parvo testing to make sure they were OK, the pups were driven to Wellington by our volunteer. With the loving care they provide, SPCA prepared the pups to be ready for adoption. Please visit their puppy adoption page and see these little bugs, now looking healthy and happy and ready for a loving home. Mosquito, Spider, Bee, Grasshopper and Cricket. Little Cicada is already out in a trial adoptive home. Thank you Wellington SPCA, we greatly value our relationship with you! www.spca.nz/adopt?species=dogs&centres=wellington-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&ma... ... See MoreSee Less

ARAN stands for Animal Rescue Action Network because we believe in the power of networking and co-operation with others doing the same work.  In this way we have been able to help more animals.  One of the agencies who have been a great help to us for a number of years, is Wellington SPCA.   A few weeks ago we were asked to help with six puppies in a small rural town, who were not well cared for.  Our contact had managed to secure them but was not able to hold them for long, and we had no suitable foster homes available.  We called on our friends at Wellington SPCA whom we know will help us if they are able at the time.  Luckily for these babies, SPCA said yes they had some space coming up, and after a few days and some parvo testing to make sure they were OK, the pups were driven to Wellington by our volunteer.  With the loving care they provide, SPCA prepared the pups to be ready for adoption.  Please visit their puppy adoption page and see these little bugs, now looking healthy and happy and ready for a loving home. Mosquito, Spider, Bee, Grasshopper and Cricket.  Little Cicada is already out in a trial adoptive home.   Thank you Wellington SPCA, we greatly value our relationship with you!  https://www.spca.nz/adopt?species=dogs&centres=wellington-centre&breed=all&size=all&animal_id=&minAge=&maxAge=&pageNum=1Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Mosquito😍

Spider😀

All GORGEOUS - Hope homes found soon 🫂🙏💖

Love the names and pups ❤️

Beautiful furbabies 💜

So sad - thank you for taking care of the puppies.

Black n white gal is my ARAN rescue

Cricket 😘

Grasshopper 😍

Could you try and get the mother? Or at least get her spayed? Such a sad way for these puppies to come into this world but it looks like they will have a great outcome hopefully the mother will too...

Love your work

Naww they are too cute, hopefully they get their forever homes 💕

Was mumma on that chain ? Is she safe too ?

Oh they all look fabulous now... that second pic of the puppy curled up just broke my heart... But wow wow! What an awesome outcome... lucky lil puppers... 💛🐾🐾💛

any idea of breed or future size of these wee babies

On the SPCA page it mentioned a medical waiver due to past medical issue?

Heartbreaking to see these beautiful puppies in those dreadful conditions. They look amazing and happy now, thanks to you wonderful people. 🥰 Praying they find their forever loving homes soon, love their names 😍

Bee 🥰

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💙 Rest in Peace Big Time Punga ❤️‍🩹

Sadly, on March 11, Big Time Punga suddenly collapsed and died, following a suspected collision with the track and another dog at a racetrack in Palmerston North. Her death marks the seventh this racing season alone.

She was raced to death by an industry that continues to fail hundreds of dogs just like her. This isn't just an accident — it's a consequence of an industry that puts profit before the welfare of animals time and time again.

Every dog's life matters, and the loss of Big Time Punga serves as a stark reminder of the unimaginable suffering inflicted on dogs in the name of 'entertainment' here in Aotearoa.

The New Zealand government made a pre-election promise to ban greyhound racing, and in light of these recent tragedies, we urge them to uphold their commitment and finally end this cruel industry.
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This sort of racing needs to be banned, or have them race in a straight line and not on a hard surface, more like the beach would be a good place, but I'd like to see this end.

Can't fathom why some humans consider this "sport' or fun - the $"s no doubt.

A happy hello from our (not so) little Franklin. Now weighing over 5 kilos, he is a testament to what loving care can achieve. This puppy was probably only a few days from death, but is now starting out on his real life, full of fun and joy. Before photo added for those who didn't see his earlier posts. ... See MoreSee Less

A happy hello from our (not so) little Franklin.  Now weighing over 5 kilos, he is a testament to what loving care can achieve. This puppy was probably only a few days from death, but is now starting out on his real life, full of fun and joy.  Before photo added for those who didnt see his earlier posts.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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I have been so worried about him! 💫💜

Just so lovely to see him looking so well and full of fun.

He is absolutely gorgeous! Great work getting him healthy!

You guys are amazing and thank god for your work

Absolutely wonderful work ,such a lucky puppy to end up in your hands.He certainly is looking great 👍 🦮🐕❤❤

Fantastic news. So thrilled about little Franklin’s progress. ARAN, you are just the best!! Absolute hero’s 🙏❤️

Omg look at him now 🤗, so happy he's thriving.. big difference from when he arrived💕 well done team.. ✨

He’s looking so happy and healthy 🤎🐶

Aw this is sooo awesome

Well done. Look at that precious little face, he is perfect.

Katie Richardson Franklin update 😍😭

Wow, amazing ! 🥲♥️🌈

Great to see him happy!! 😍😍🌅

Gosh u guys r amazing ❤️ what a darling boy

Sophie Beadle 🥺

What a darling 😍🐾❤️

Thank you

Awesome work x

Awww you're looking tremendous Wee Franklin 🥰❤️

Omy gosh I love this little guy ♥️what breed is he??

He looks amazing

Oh wow gorgeous guy. 😍 He's going to be a strapping lad to make up for lost time. ❤🐾❤

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Jet black and totally gorgeous, Bono is a friendly, bouncy 7 year old boxer X who would love a new home. He has been in the pound since his owner died and he needs a kind person or family to adopt him. Bono is social and cheery and gets on well with other dogs. If you would like to meet Bono and are in the Whanganui/Manawatu/Horowhenu area, please drop us a line with the subject "Bono" [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less

Jet black and totally gorgeous, Bono is a friendly, bouncy 7 year old boxer X who would love a new home.  He has been in the pound since his owner died and he needs a kind person or family to adopt him. Bono is social and cheery and gets on well with other dogs.  If you would like to meet Bono and are in the Whanganui/Manawatu/Horowhenu area, please drop us a line with the subject Bono  aran.rescue.nz@gmail.com

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Beautiful furbabie 💜

GORGEOUS ♥️

Paul Baggz Devantier

Awww...I hope you find an awesome family (or special person) Bono.

So lovely

He's lovely

Karen Veldhoen

Mikayla Shaw

Liz Murphy

Gorgeous boy ❤❤❤

Wish I could

Seth Bruce Fuddaroy

I'm in waikato I'll adopt him if he don't kill chickens.

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Gorgeous pound rescue Roxy needs a home. Roxy is a really lovely sweet natured dog. please share her listing and help her find a new home. www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/pets-animals/dogs/dogs-to-adopt/listing/4606990070?bof=3Jni5HXH ... See MoreSee Less

Gorgeous pound rescue Roxy needs a home. Roxy is a really lovely sweet natured dog.  please share her listing and help her find a new home.  https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/pets-animals/dogs/dogs-to-adopt/listing/4606990070?bof=3Jni5HXH

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GORGEOUS - Hope home found soon ❤️ 🙏💖

Can you give a breed/ mix or weight so an idea of size can be estimated. Thx.

Amanda Crooks 😍

If you’re in Whanganui on the 17th of March please come down to Whanganui East Pool for their annual Dog Day Swim.

It’s a fantastic day out for families and their four legged family member.

Staff are on site to assist.

All proceeds will assist ARAN Animal Rescue to help the Whanganui pound dogs find new homes. We thank the Whanganui City Council staff for organising this fantastic event.

It will be a fun day out.

Small dogs from 12.30-2.00pm
Large dogs from 2.30-4.00p

$2 entry or a can of Dog food. We will pass all cat food donations on to our associate cat rescues.

It is a fun day for all and it was a very busy day last year.
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If you’re in Whanganui on the 17th of March please come down to Whanganui East Pool for their annual Dog Day Swim.    

It’s a fantastic day out for families and their four legged family member.  

Staff are on site to assist.  

All proceeds will assist ARAN Animal Rescue to help the Whanganui pound dogs find new homes.  We thank the Whanganui City Council staff for organising this fantastic event.  

It will be a fun day out.   

Small dogs from 12.30-2.00pm
Large dogs from 2.30-4.00p

$2 entry or a can of Dog food.  We will pass all cat food donations on to our associate cat rescues.

It is a fun day for all and it was a very busy day last year.

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I'm keen and bringing my rescue pooch.

Great idea!

Michelle Wilson who would love this!

Simon Bowker

Jaci Tozer

Palmerston North City Council

The Wolf Gang

Alan King

Jess Sewell

Sophie Beadle

Nicole Bowman

Nel Watkins Michelle Butters

Zoe Smith

Linda Manning

Carol Davey

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Meet Miss Ruby Roo, a sweet happy girl despite what happened to her in the past.

Trigger Warning – contains details of abuse, but it has a happy ending.

We were contacted by a kind lady whose daughter had rescued a neglected and abused dog and urgently needed our assistance. This one really pulled on the heart strings! This poor girl, with a throwaway-cant-think-of-a-better-name, (now changed) was not only starved, hit and then dumped in a park, but was burnt by her previous “owner” extinguishing his cigarettes on her. The first photo shows how utterly shut down she was and the second photo shows just some of the 20 odd burn marks, but she had been in care for 2+ weeks by the time this was taken.

We had an experienced foster home for her in Whanganui and so, with huge help from Angela and Ally from Sweet Noah, she arrived on a very wet Sunday (isn’t it so great when rescues work together, thank you, thank you so much).

Ruby has settled in well as you can see from her new photos. She is happy, forgiving (can’t say I would be!) and eager to learn. She has been friendly with all other dogs that she has met and strives to please her person. She has been vetted, spayed, microchipped, flea and worm treated and has had her first vaccinations.

Ruby is on the small side of medium, making her the ideal size to go everywhere with her new family. We are now opening applications for her adoption. She is situated in Whanganui. If you are interested in giving her a forever home where she will be honored and loved, please complete our pre-adoption form as a first step. www.jotform.com/aranrescuenz/questionnaire
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Meet Miss Ruby Roo, a sweet happy girl despite what happened to her in the past.

Trigger Warning – contains details of abuse, but it has a happy ending.

We were contacted by a kind lady whose daughter had rescued a neglected and abused dog and urgently needed our assistance.  This one really pulled on the heart strings!  This poor girl, with a throwaway-cant-think-of-a-better-name, (now changed) was not only starved, hit and then dumped in a park, but was burnt by her previous “owner” extinguishing his cigarettes on her. The first photo shows how utterly shut down she was and the second photo shows just some of the 20 odd burn marks, but she had been in care for 2+ weeks by the time this was taken.

We had an experienced foster home for her in Whanganui and so, with huge help from Angela and Ally from Sweet Noah, she arrived on a very wet Sunday (isn’t it so great when rescues work together, thank you, thank you so much).

Ruby has settled in well as you can see from her new photos.  She is happy, forgiving (can’t say I would be!) and eager to learn.  She has been friendly with all other dogs that she has met and strives to please her person.  She has been vetted, spayed, microchipped, flea and worm treated and has had her first vaccinations.

Ruby is on the small side of medium, making her the ideal size to go everywhere with her new family.  We are now opening applications for her adoption.  She is situated in Whanganui.  If you are interested in giving her a forever home where she will be honored and loved, please complete our pre-adoption form as a first step.  http://www.jotform.com/aranrescuenz/questionnaireImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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You guys are amazing. I wish I had the space to start one in Te Awamutu

Wow looks so much better in the last few photos. You guys are just great!!☺😍

What an amazing job you do. I hope she gets her forever home and can live the good life from here on in

Thank you for your love team! God bless you all and the many miracles you continue to pull for all the furbabies ❤️ I would take her in a heart beat but have 2 rescues of my own!! I hope and pray she finds her forever home ❤️

Do you know how old she is? I didn't see an age given, unless I missed it somehow.

How can a human do this !! Hope she gets a loving home soon 💕 💗

Awwwwww pretty girl ❤️ welcome to your new life of being loved and wanted 🩷

Thank you for all that you do. So happy she's now being loved and pampered.

Beautiful furbabie 💜 to have such a horrible experience nice to no that she has been saved 🤎

What a beautiful girl deserves the best heartbreaking where she has come from thank you 💕❤️💕💕

It is time for these pieces of filth to have to live the life their pets have had to endure.

Sick, vile, evil 🤬🤬🤬 I hope they suffer a fate worse than death. Thank-you to her rescuer good luck beautiful girl

I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful sweetheart 💕 she has come along way! ❤️

Beautiful girl x

How is she with cats?

glad she safe, some humas need a b@@let

My hubbie ran into her this morning at the vet and said she was looking really good and very happy and bubbly 😍🐾

Jennifer Ledingham she's perfect

Bless

Brendan Levett

Poor baby 😢

Would love to return the favour to this abusive owner. Glad she is now safe

Thank god original person saved her from more misery and seeked the help from our awesome rescue centre and the like, true hero's in my eye.. hoping all that love and care brings this beautiful girl out of her shell where she should never been made to go.. your forever humans are out there somewhere sweetie girl 💕

I hope the evil owners were prosecuted poor baby Hope she gets a loving FOREVER home soon

😍Good luck miss Ruby Roo u so deserve the best home someone will love u sooo much u sweet girl ❤️

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Posted on behalf: please see the attached photo for details. This boy, who is not great with other animals, needs a temporary home. Alternatively, if you have recommendations for a boarding kennel where he can be kept completely separate from other dogs please do let us know.

Tonisha Feakin
+64272988808 is who you should contact if you can help. Thanks ☺️
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Posted on behalf: please see the attached photo for details. This boy, who is not great with other animals, needs a temporary home. Alternatively, if you have recommendations for a boarding kennel where he can be kept completely separate from other dogs please do let us know.

Tonisha Feakin 
+64272988808 is who you should contact if you can help.  Thanks ☺️Image attachment

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Gorgeous - hope home found soon ❤️ 🙏🫂- shared

Man I so would if I didn't have a dog and cats 😭 this breaks my heart I hope they find someone to look after him

Shelley can you help?

Beautiful furbabie 💜

May Spackman

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This very handsome boy is Bronco. (more photos in the comments). He is 18 months old, desexed, and is a Malamute cross. Bronco urgently needs a new home and we are posting this on his owner's behalf. We have not met Bronco, but we are told that he is loving and friendly and good with children. He has tried to chase cats, so probably a cat free home is best. He barks loudly at strangers, and being a big strong boy, he does need more lead training and a capable sensible owner. If you are interested in meeting Bronco, please give Aaron a call for a chat. 0276325567 . There will be some checks made to ensure that Bronco's new home is the best! 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

This very handsome boy is Bronco. (more photos in the comments).  He is 18 months old, desexed, and is a Malamute cross.  Bronco urgently needs a new home and we are posting this on his owners behalf.  We have not met Bronco, but we are told that he is loving and friendly and good with children.  He has tried to chase cats, so probably a cat free home is best.  He  barks loudly at strangers, and being a big strong boy, he does need more lead training and a capable sensible owner.  If you are interested in meeting Bronco, please give Aaron a call for a chat. 0276325567  . There will be some checks made to ensure that Broncos new home is the best! :)

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You do an amazing job. We adopted Bo (Beau) from you last year. We are so happy with him and how he has progressed.

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Gorgeous dog.

Bronco has been rehomed 😊

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Please share to help Molly find a home 🙂

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Beautiful Molly, hope you find a great home.

Stunning would luv her 🌺

Oh my she is lovely 💕

What city is Molly in?

Pretty girl sharpie x with?

She’s gawjus

Paul Dormer ...look this looks like the same litter as urs ??

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Franklin wanted to say hi! What a difference 4 days can make - the photo shows him the day he was found compared to today. There’s also a cute video which we’ll post on the comments 😍 ... See MoreSee Less

Franklin wanted to say hi! What a difference 4 days can make - the photo shows him the day he was found compared to today.  There’s also a cute video which we’ll post on the comments 😍

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Fantastic news!! You are such a wonderful and caring group of people ARAN! Thank you 🐾❤️

Certainly a big difference! What a beautiful little puppy he is...his little happy face...I so hope he gets the best home ever!!

Awesome progress Franklin, way to go team 💕

great work, Aran Rescue crew

Great job

You guys are amazing!! Thank you for the update 😍

Awesome work. What a little champ

Oh he looks So much better n is romping around as if he wasn't even like that🥰💕💞🐾 thank you Soo much for helping this little guy😊you,ve done an Absolutely Great job🥰

Thankyou so much to his foster dedicated to his rehabilitation and care. You are a fantastic person❤️

Aww what a beautiful baby. He looks so much healthier. 🥰

The change is amazing. Love the video

Thank you beautiful peeps 😘

Cuteness…and that is why you do what you do 🥰 you make a difference every day 🤩

Thank you!

Very heartwarming 💙💙

Wow what a difference! Darling boy!! Thank you for filling this little ones heart and soul with kindness ❤️

Wow, an amazing transformation! Go Franklin you little cutie 🥰

What an absolutely delightful little little guy! He looks so much better already...🥰💓

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So adorable. Get better Franklin 😍

Thank you for filling my heart with joy ❤️

What an absolute lil angel ♥️🌅🙏 a true blessing who deserves the best of love 😍😍 thanks for the beautiful pics keep us all informed

Beautiful puppy dog

omg thats amazing

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Please watch and share this educational video.

It is so important that all of your family understand the body language of your dog or puppy, but especially if you have children.


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Parents!

All the signs 😢

Yep see that coming

God Almighty. 😡

Yup and bet that dog got in big trouble for that too. Humans need more training than dogs

Children need to be taught to respect a dog's space and never overwhelm it with "love", even though it's "cute". Puppies need constant rest like a small child, not to be hauled around by the stomach and never go near even the most placid dog which is eating, most dogs get grumpy if never left alone and it's up to adults to set an example. Teach your children well and they'll have a friend for life.

That makes me soooo mad 😡

Poor dog. Poor kid too, not her fault. Lousy adults.

Bloody useless parent for allowing this to happen. I would have bitten her to, so many ignorant owners. They arent teddy bears n need constant hugging. Kids need to be taught how to behave around dogs.

Good fucking job twats lucky it wasnt worse that poor dog!

Dumb adult holding that dog

Adults fault. People recording fault. Israel's fault . America's fault .

That stupid parent letting this girl that didn't know what or how to treat a dog because of the stupid parent letting this happen. The dog was obviously not at all happy, so it did what it had to do. Sadly the dog probably got punished or put down. And it wasn't the dogs fault.

The damn owners fault

People are STUPID

The parents need a good slap

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ARAN Rescue would like to pass on a huge thank you to Masterpet
for their ongoing support and donations of good quality food.

Like most rescues we have a lot of mouths to feed and we couldn’t do it with out donations.

Thankyou Masterpet🐶🐶🐶 @masterpetcare @blackhawkpetcare
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ARAN Rescue would like to pass on a huge thank you to Masterpet
 for their ongoing support and donations of good quality food.  

Like most rescues we have a lot of mouths to feed and we couldn’t do it with out donations.  

Thankyou Masterpet🐶🐶🐶 @masterpetcare @blackhawkpetcareImage attachmentImage attachment

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Awesome, thank you so much Black Hawk Pet Care New Zealand lovely to see a company helping these amazing and deserving rescues. 🙏💕

Amazing generosity <3

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