Allowed to Grow Old

06/11/2026

🐾💚 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐥𝐝! 💚🐾

A big THANK YOU to Allowed to Grow Old (AtGO) for sponsoring another 10 parvo vaccinations last month through our Warm Paws Parvo Vaccination Program. 💉🐶

Their support has helped protect another 10 vulnerable poundies against deadly parvo while they wait for their next chapter.

There are some happy outcomes to share, but sadly, not all 10 are safe just yet.
🆘 Still waiting for the freedom ride are:
💔 Betty
💔 Radish
💔 Capsicum

To the saving rescues, foster carers and adopters who have stepped up for the others — THANK YOU! 🙏

And to AtGO, thank you for making these 10 vaccinations possible. Your contribution has given these dogs vital protection during their time in the pound and a better chance of reaching safety. 💚

🐾 Here's hoping Betty, Radish and Capsicum are next!

03/11/2026

Today is the Melbourne Cup Day.

Meet Spike, our 34 year old thoroughbred. He was trialed as a racehorse & failed.

At 2 years old he had to fight for food & was left to die in a paddock.

Over 12 months we nursed him back to health & the mental trauma took much longer.

All because he would not go to the front on race days & didn’t win.

This is the fate for many racehorses. How many horses fail & wind up dead? Something needs to change & we need to protect them.

I encourage you to starting having these conversations with people. The ignition from a conversation can change a life.

Spike has given us so much joy just by being himself. We couldn’t imagine life without him. We grieve knowing what his life could have been if he didn’t join us.

Because all animals should be…

31/10/2026

Is this not the sweetest thing you have ever seen!! 😍

A Tawny Frogmouth & her young nestled in a tree on our property.

How incredible is the Tawny’s ability to camouflage against the tree?!

Forever in awe of our native wildlife. ❤️

31/10/2026

Unreal!

29/10/2026

We are so proud to say we are supporting Pets In The Park

An incredible organisation helping those who deserve it.

We loved having you stay with us Cody!

🐾 KEEPING CODY AND ROBERT TOGETHER

When Pets in the Park Parramatta client Robert was admitted to hospital, he needed help to make sure his much-loved dog Cody was safe and cared for.

Cody was waiting at the pound in Auburn when our wonderful volunteer Katie collected him and drove him to Calabash Kennels and Cattery in Arcadia. It is the home of the Allowed to Grow Old Foundation, which generously stepped in to fully fund Cody’s care while Robert recovered.

Cody soon settled in beautifully. Allowed to Grow Old Foundation's founder Linda Meumann told us he enjoyed walks and lots of sniffing. When he was treated to a Dentastix, he became so excited that he did zoomies around his room! ❤️

Linda said, “Pets in the Park supports people and animals who share an incredibly important bond. By working together, we can give Cody a safe and caring place to stay while Robert focuses on getting well, with the hope that they will soon be reunited. This is exactly what the Allowed to Grow Old Foundation was created to do: help animals receive the safety, dignity and care they need, for as long as they need it."

We’re now delighted to share that Robert is back home and has been reunited with Cody. A big thank you to volunteer Lynne for collecting Cody from Calabash and driving him home. 🐶💙

A heartfelt thank you to Linda and the Allowed to Grow Old Foundation, and to Katie and Lynne, for helping Cody and Robert when they needed it most.

16/10/2026

🐾💚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 💚🐾

A huge THANK YOU to Allowed to Grow Old (AtGO) for sponsoring another 10 parvo vaccinations last month through our Warm Paws Parvo Vaccination Program! 💉🐶

AtGO’s ongoing support helps protect vulnerable poundies against deadly parvo while they wait for their chance at a new life. And the best news? All 10 of these poundies are SAFE! 🥳💚

Some have been adopted directly from the pound, while others are with rescue and are on their way to a brighter future.

A big thank you to Found Hearts and Small Paws Animal Rescue QLD for stepping up to help some of these dogs get their chance. 🐾👌🙏

💚 Thank you again, AtGO, for making these 10 vaccinations possible every single month. Your continued support makes a massive difference to rural and outback poundies.

Would you like to help us protect even more dogs? We vaccinated over 100 poundies last month, and there are always more needing protection. Every donation helps 💉🐾

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Warm Paws NSW
BSB 082 842
ACC 309017732
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15/10/2026

How cool is this!

13/10/2026

How awesome are our new plants!

Part of Allowed to Grow Old’s philosophy is to create an environment where native flora & fauna can flourish.

Tom from Coastal Wildlife Management has managed to located several vulnerable species on our property including Powerful Owls & Pygmy Possums.

This new project included selecting specific native foliage that will hopefully increase their population, strengthen habitat connectivity & expand feeding territories for the vulnerable species found here.

We would also like to thank Andrew from Plants Plus Cumberland Forest! His expertise was fantastic & his delivery of our plants was fast. Also a thank you to Trina from Langlands Landscape Supplies for their delivery of sandstone & soil.

You may be thinking, well what can I do? Did you know that you planting 1 Grevillea in your garden can have major benefits for the environment & wildlife, down to the tiny bee.

03/10/2026

"World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. Each one of us can make a difference - together, we make change!"

Today we celebrate all our residents. From the Pygmy Possums to our Horses. From the Eastern Rosella's to the Rock Wallabies!

World Animal Day is raising the status of animals to improve welfare standards around the globe.

The theme for this year is: see the world through their eyes.

I encourage all of our followers to start having conversations about welfare standards. Start looking into sustainable & compassionate food alternatives.

Because every animal should be...

03/10/2026