Animals in Care Needing Sponsorship

Meet Olaf 🤍

At just 5 months old, Olaf has already faced challenges that no kitten should have to endure.

Born with a fatal congenital condition called Pectus Excavatum, his chest wall developed abnormally, leaving his chest compressed and putting pressure on his growing body. Despite this, Olaf has remained the sweetest little soul, full of love, energy, curiosity and determination.

Olaf underwent specialised surgery to rectify his abnormal chestbone structure, giving him the best possible chance at a healthier future and helping to reduce the complications he may otherwise face as he gets older. The operation has been a huge success.

Olaf is now ready for his fur-ever home.

If you are after a kitten that does acrobatics and zoomies, follows you around and craves love and attention, then Olaf may be for you.

Olaf has been living with a large American Staffy and they are the best of friends, often grooming each other, playing or snuggling up of a nighttime.

Olaf would do well with a scratching post and some fun toys. He does have extremely sharp teeth and claws at the moment, so be wary with young children, as he may potentially bite them during play.

If you would like to organise a meet & greet, don't hesitate to give me a call.

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The cost of this life-changing procedure has been significant. We’re hoping to raise $2,000 to help cover Olaf’s veterinary expenses.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing Olaf’s story with your family and friends is another wonderful way to help.

Thank you for supporting Olaf and believing that every life is worth fighting for. 🐾❤️

20/10/24 Ruby's additional leg surgery will be carried out around around July-August 2025. Her estimated cost for the next surgery is around $3700. Any help is appreciated to help cover the costs of her care.

Meet Ruby – A Sweet and Resilient Cavoodle Looking for Her Forever Home

Ruby is a loving Cavoodle puppy who has been through a lot in her short life. Born with a condition in her left hind leg, she required surgery to correct a Grade IV Medial Luxating Patella. Her condition also involved severe medialization of the tibial tuberosity, muscle atrophy, and abnormalities in the femur and hip. Ruby has already undergone major surgery, followed by several weeks of restricted movement to allow for proper healing.

She has been desexed, fully vaccinated, and is now recovering well from her surgeries. Ruby has had post-surgery X-rays, but she isn’t completely in the clear yet. Between the ages of 14 and 16 months, she will need another round of X-rays and further surgery to remove a pin from her leg and a surgery to further correct her patella. These procedures will need to be specifically completed at North Richmond Vet Hospital.

Her future family should understand that additional medical care and costs are involved, and there is a small possibility that her left hind leg may need to be amputated if further surgeries don't fully resolve the issue. However, her current treatment plan is designed to save and strengthen her leg.

Ruby has been fostered in a caring home throughout her recovery. She is a highly affectionate and playful pup who adores human company. After weeks of restricted activity, Ruby is eager to run, play, and explore, but her foster family has noted that she can be a bit anxious—a trait likely linked to her confinement during recovery.

While Ruby is incredibly sweet and friendly, she does have a few quirks. She tends to get jealous if other dogs are receiving attention and would thrive in a home where she can be the center of attention. For this reason, Ruby would do best in a household without young children, though older teenagers may be a good fit.

Despite her challenges, Ruby is a happy, bouncy dog, but she still limps on her bad leg due to muscle atrophy and a low pain tolerance. With time and care, her muscle strength should improve. She will also benefit from ongoing training and obedience classes to help with her social skills and manage any remaining anxiety.

Ruby is a wonderful, lively companion, and she’s now ready for a loving forever home that understands her medical needs and is prepared to provide the care she deserves and she will need to be a home with access to both indoors and outdoors.

If you’re looking for an affectionate, playful dog who has overcome the odds and still faces her challenges with resilience, Ruby could be the perfect addition to your family.

Winnie has recently come into care with DCH after sadly being abandoned by her previous owner. At 7 years old, this beautiful girl has already faced more than her fair share of challenges, including undergoing orthopedic surgery to repair her leg.

The good news is that Winnie is recovering wonderfully and taking everything in her stride. Her gentle nature and positive attitude have made her an absolute pleasure to care for during her recovery.

Winnie has a lovely temperament and gets along well with other dogs. She is affectionate, sweet-natured, and has quickly won the hearts of everyone she meets. It's hard to believe that such a gorgeous girl has found herself looking for a new beginning.

Once she has fully recovered and receives the all-clear from her vet, Winnie will be ready to start the next chapter of her life with a family who can offer her the love, security, and commitment she truly deserves.

After everything she has been through, Winnie is ready to leave her past behind and find a forever home where she will be cherished for the wonderful dog she is.

Winnie's surgery has come to $2700 and we are seeking donations to help cover that cost. If you can donate towards Winnie please click the donate button..

Katjie is a gorgeous black and white 4-month-old kitten who is searching for her forever home. This sweet and affectionate little girl has truly blossomed since coming into care, growing from a shy kitten into a loving and playful companion who has learnt to trust and adore people.

Katjie absolutely loves cuddles and being close to her humans. She is happiest when she has company nearby and would thrive in a home where someone is around often, especially someone who works from home or in a family with another friendly cat for companionship. She is not a fan of being left alone for long periods and loves feeling included as part of the family.

When it is time to play, Katjie’s personality really shines. Her favourite toy is her wand teaser, and she goes wild for it, leaping, bouncing, and doing the cutest little jumps as she chases it around the room. She has the perfect balance of playful kitten energy and affectionate snuggly companion vibes.

After a fun play session, grooming time, and dinner, Katjie is more than happy to curl up beside you or sleep peacefully at your feet for the night. She loves affection and enjoys soaking up all the love and attention she can get.

Katjie is looking for a loving indoors-only home where she can continue building her confidence, feel safe and secure, and be treated as a treasured member of the family. Whoever adopts this beautiful girl is going to gain a very sweet best friend.

Before adoption, Katjie will be:

1st vaccinated
Desexed
Microchipped

Location: Kogarah

**Katjie has had some additional medical expenses. We have various tests underway and will update once vet appointments have been completed. It appears she will have at least $600-$900 of additional medical expenses at this stage**

Meet our Special Girl, Bella who also answers to Wilma. Sponsorship is being requested to help support our sweet senior who has had three (3) tumours and several teeth removed. During surgery it was discovered that Bella also has a Grade 4 Heart Murmur and extensive arthritis. Due to her age, the Vet has determined she would not tolerate another surgery to be desexed so will not be adoptable; so she will stay in permanent care until she packs her bags for the Rainbow Bridge. Despite her ailments, Bella is the sweetest girl, always wagging her tail and enjoying her two furry housemates.
To date, Bella's surgery has cost around $1100 with ongoing Heart Medication roughly $46/month. If you can assist with her ongoing care, it would be greatly appreciated.

Update March 26 - Post Surgery Jupiter has had ongoing dental issues (gum disease) since a kitten. When all other treatments failed, Jupiter underwent surgery to remove the offending teeth (9 all up). So while he only has a few teeth left, he should now be pain free and is unlikely to have any ongoing dental health problems (outside of normal aging issues). We are so pleased that after so long in care awaiting treatment Jupiter is now READY FOR HIS FOREVER HOME!. Please consider this fun loving boy as he's well and truly overdue for his new family to come along!

Jupiter is a sweet gentle snuggly little gentleman.
He is a calm snuggly natured kitten likes to follow you around the house, who loves his food.
Jupiter loves to play in a tunnel toy and with small balls or bouncy ooshie toys are his favourites to play with.
He has unique markings in his eyes.
Who ever ends up with him will be adding a sweet member to their family. He is an indoor only kitten.
a quieter home is best suited for Jupiter, Jupiter loves to follow you around the house and has a loud purr while being patted and snuggled.

jupiter has some dental issues that may require future treatment. See above note for final update on his issues. His vet fees have come in at over $4,000, if you can sponsor some of Jupiters vet fees please click the donation buttons below

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.Valentine is Desexed, Vaccinated (until March 2026), and you and your family are very welcome to arrange a meeting to see if Val is the right girl for you!

Valentine is a very graceful and curious young lady who would be perfectly suited to an older person in a quieter household, plus excellent company for another cat/s or cat-safe dog/s. Once she trusts you, Val is an affectionate and interactive companion, but she is not a cat who likes to be restrained as she panics, so not recommended for children.

Valentine dislikes being carried around (until she trusts you), but loves pats, brushes, food treats, and of course a sunny windowsill! Flying insects will keep her occupied for hours, plus she does love a laser light or chase toy - natural hunting instincts are strong with this one!

Val needs mental stimulation to be her best self and I would recommend having a cat safe/secure yard for her to explore only under supervision. Val always keeps me company when I'm at the clothesline, gardening or just having a cuppa outside. However, you would need to have her for a few months, and know her behavior/reactions well, before taking her outside.

The reduced adoption fee is $160 and Valentine is:

MEDICAL: Due to pain and inflammation of her gums/teeth, DCH funded Val to have major dental surgery in January 2026, which was completed very successfully, and she is now a healthy 3yr old cat. Valentine has had many teeth removed and is now pain-free and living her best life, which does not affect at all, the foods she eats.

Please use the "Send enquiry email" link below, if you have any questions or if you are interested in meeting Valentine. Just include in your email, whether you’ve owned cats before, and why you’re genuinely interested in adopting Valentine.

PLEASE NOTE: I no longer receive phone calls/messages from unknown mobiles, but I will contact you as soon as I receive your email enquiry.

Peanut is a very sweet boy with a lot of problems. Unfortunately Peanut came into the local animal shelter as a stray and because of his bone deformities DCH were contacted and took him into care with one of our amazing foster carers.

Once in care Peanut underwent an assessment with our Bulldog vet which included x rays. Peanut's deformities are quite advanced and given that diagnosis he will be staying in care with DCH until end of life care is needed.

At the moment Peanut is doing ok and is enjoying his life as best he can. If you can contribute to the extra vet bills we have had for Peanut it would be very much appreciated.

Doug came into care with DCH after being found as a stray and taken to the local pound.

Doug had a HUGE dangling tumor which had impacted his life up until he came to us and had it removed which improved his quality of life.

Doug sits, shakes and has an amazing gentle personality, he is currently in a foster home with cats although he doesn't like them and will need a home with no other dogs or cats.

Doug is a gentle boy and lives with a 5 year old which he enjoys, he loves to attend tea parties with teddies but also likes to follow his foster dad to the shed to work on the car. Doug needs a home where he will be included in the daily life of his family, he has alot of love to give in his senior years and deserves to be loved back.

Doug is in care in the Hawkesbury Area 2756

Sponsorship Required for Dougs surgery - Dougs tumour has now been successfully removed. Thank you to Rosita, Doug and Savourlife for covering his surgery costs of $663.

Unfortunately, he has had to have further vet treatment with xrays and surgery and now his vet fees are now up to $4,737. If you can assist to sponsor some of these costs please click the donation links below

Poor Milly had to be rushed to the emergency vets and stay on oxygen overnight due to complications from a virus. Thank fully she made a full recovery. Her vet fees came to $1,926.65. If you can help sponsor some of Milly's additional vet costs please donate below

Milly is a gorgeous kitten that loves to play with her siblings. She loves pats, scratches and cuddles. Milly is a typical active kitten that loves to explore, play, eat and sleep.

Milly will be ready for adoption in April, once she has been desexed. Please text her foster carer if you'd like to meet Milly.