Central Coast Animal Care Facility
It all started with Chucky when he came into our pound. Found in the small town of Kitchener on the outskirts of Cessnock which is surrounded by bush. He was microchipped but the owner wouldn't answer the phone or return messages or texts which led me to do what i do and that's to investigate. That led me to another destination over an hour away. Pulling up i saw the most heartbreaking sight of a walking skeleton of a dog and i was determined to catch him to help him. I quickly found out his name was Loki and he was from the same household as Chucky. He had been left behind when his owner moved out. Seeing the state of him and Chucky made me mad but finding out there was another one still out there made me determined to find him but relentless to gather as much information to ensure this monster would be prosecuted for his actions. Then i found out another dog was missing called Narla. Once i got the picture of Narla sent to me i realised she had been found dumped in the bush with her puppies back in August 23. All emaciated when found but now safe with a rescue i found to help. Those who know me, know i'm fierce about animal welfare but also about holding those responsible for their actions accountable. I don't stop until i either find them or the trail is dead. I thought i had done enough when i; * Gathered as much evidence i could get * When i had all dogs safe in care instead of trying to survive on their own in the bush or roaming in suburbia * Handed the 3 dogs over to RSPCA for a cruelty investigation * Just to be on the safe side i put my name down as a security blanket !! I was wrong !! The calls came that the last pup caught (Whiteclaw now Barney) aged approx 1 year was not progressing in the shelter. His behaviour deemed unacceptable for foster care or rehoming. His behaviour compromised the wellbeing of not only himself but shelter staff which meant he was vet certified. What does that mean? It means he has been cleared for euthanasia. Thankfully my name was on him and i was contacted. I offered to foster him so i could work on his behaviour in a quieter environment as RSPCA have nearly 5 times the kennelling we do which means it would be far more noisier for him. I contacted council for permission because we only have 6 kennels allocated to us out of the 25 kennels for rehoming so that each council have kennels for strays and seizures. I thought i had everything ready for the arrival of Whiteclaw now Barney. !! I was wrong !! Things got worse, RSPCA now deemed Loki vet certified and when they turned up i was asked to sign the microchip paperwork for both dogs into my name. When i said i thought i was fostering only until i can find a rescue to assist, i was told sorry it's either this or we will have to take them back to the shelter and i said, what to be euthanised, you guys know that is not fair or right. They were apologetic but it was out of their hands. Not only did i have to sign the dogs into my name, i had to sign a deed of release accepting no come back onto the RSPCA. It is what it is but how i wish i had what they have; * Money * Shelters * Rehab Centre * Dog Trainers * Vets * Abundance of staff These dogs deserve a second chance and by god i will give it to them with everything i have. At present we have 4 dogs i am working with that have come in on catchpoles. I may be tiny but i have a big voice and the will to change their nightmare pasts to a brighter future and although i only have a handful of staff, they too share my passion to undo the wrongs. We will be documenting their progress via video updates each week. "Central Coast Animal Care Facility trading as Maitland Animal Rehoming Centre, Fighting for those who cannot speak" I can only pray i am good enough but here we go Dee
The journey of how one dog discovered multiple dogs dumped in the bush. Animals welfare is in crisis mode, more animals are finding themselves being surrendered, abandoned and dumped. Rescues are full, pounds and shelters are overflowing. Follow our rescues journey at running an impound facility for 3 City Council areas. We are a not for profit animal charity who relies on the support of the community to keep fighting for animals let down by the people they most trusted. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us by; * Donating Direct Deposit: BSB: 646000 ACC: 100083072 Ref: Donation or cause ie Abandoned Dogs Over the Phone We can be contacted on 0499 900272 or 0438 742541 for payments with a card PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... * Fostering * Sharing our posts * follow us on our facebook pages; Central Coast Animal Care Facility Maitland Animal Rehoming Centre * Follow us on YouTube Together we can make a difference
