Staffy Rescue

Welcome to Staffy Rescue

Hi All,

In order to introduce/re-introduce ourselves, Staffy Rescue is now run through a board of Executives and the volunteers, both whom contribute to the running of the rescue.

Please note we are run as a registered charity, meaning that all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Please follow us on Facebook.

We hope that you continue on the Staffy Rescue journey with us.

For those who have come to Staffy Rescue before we would love for you to return and update us about the life of your EX Staffy Rescue dog. We are happy for you to send us updates at updates@staffyrescue.org.au.

We recognise that most of our support comes from the blog and we would like to reassure the supporters that the blog will continue as we recognise the power that social media has on the wellbeing of the dogs.

Regards,

The Staffy Rescue Team

The Desperate Plight of Pound Dogs

Every year tens of thousands of dogs end up in pounds and shelters around Australia. Some of them make it home to their families, others are fortunate enough to be adopted but many thousands more end their lives at the pound. In NSW if they are micro-chipped dogs are given 14 days to find a home. If not micro-chipped, they get only seven days. If the dog is surrendered to the pound, they might only live a couple more days. Sadly, the last thing tens of thousands of dogs see is a cold and stark room where they enter alive and exit in body bags – spending their last days in fear and anxiety.

What is Staffy Rescue?

Staffy Rescue is a registered animal welfare charity committed to trying to save and rehome as many Staffordshire bull terriers and larger breed dogs as possible. Staffy Rescue rescues dogs from death row at pounds across NSW and kennels them at our shelter in the Hills District of Sydney.  We pay all the costs of caring for and rehabilitating the dogs, including Veterinarian fees which can be substantial. Staffy Rescue is a No Kill rescue which means that every dog rescued from the pound is loved and cared for no matter how long it takes for them to find their forever home.

Staffy Rescue is privately run and self funded, and is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.  All dogs are desexed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and lifetime registered in NSW. They are also treated with preventatives for fleas (monthly), intestinal worms (quarterly) and heartworm (annual injection).  Just as importantly the dogs are nurtured and well fed, they are exercised and take part in training and walks at the shelter and receive heaps of affection.

Help Us …

All rescue groups have seen some tough times over recent years with a record number of dogs (and other animals) being abandoned in pounds or surrendered.  Our shelter is constantly full which  means deserving dogs, waiting sadly at the pound, are killed before room can be made for them at the shelter. As with all rescue groups, Staffy Rescue needs funds not only to continue with its work and keep the  shelter open, but to build new kennels and runs so more dogs can be saved. We also need people to help out at the shelter.  If you are interested, download our Five Ways You Can Help flyer. If you think you can help we would love to hear from you!