Unbound Angels Dog Rescue Inc

16/10/2026

Did you know that Unbound Angels Dog Rescue Inc.’s founder, Dee, is a certified and award-winning canine trainer and behaviourist?

Dee owns and operates Adelaide Canine Behaviour and Training and has adopted and fostered numerous dogs with sight and/or hearing impairments. There’s truly no one more qualified to lead this rescue!

Do you have a question or issue you’d like professional advice on? (It can be a question about any dog, not just ones with special needs)

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁!

Questions will be answered over the next few days. 🙂

❤️🐾🐶

15/10/2026

🐾 "𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗜’𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁... 𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲." 🐾

If 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 could talk, that is exactly what he would tell you. To look at him, you see a gorgeous, resilient Australian Cattle Dog living his absolute best life. He doesn’t know he’s deaf. He doesn’t know his legs need a little extra TLC. To Chase, this is just his normal—and absolutely nothing stops his beautiful, funny spirit from shining through.

Chase is an absolute love bug who measures his days in pure joy. He is looking for a very special person to share his favourite things: splashing around in the water to keep his legs strong, lounging happily at your feet, and snoozing the afternoon away while soaking up all the affection he so deeply deserves. Because he can’t hear your voice, he watches his people with a deep, soulful devotion—he is incredibly smart, eager to learn his own way, and ready to connect with you on a whole new level.

We know a dog with additional needs can feel like a big step. But Chase isn't asking for pity; he is just asking for a place to finally belong. He is waiting for the family who will see past the labels and love him exactly as he is.

❤️ Can’t adopt but want to be a part of Chase's story?
Please SHARE his profile far and wide. The person who needs Chase as much as Chase needs them is out there—we just have to help them find each other.

Meanwhile, Chase will be right here, recharging his batteries and patiently waiting for the moment his person walks through the door. 💤🐾

You can view Chase's adoption profile on SavourLife:
https://www.savour-life.com.au/ado.../search-now/view/133403

Check out the link for a video showcasing Chase's adorable butt wiggle: 🥰
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1LDjb3zNyA/

Your family is coming for you, sweet boy. We promise. ❤️

15/10/2026

🐾 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝘀 🥎🧸

While many believe dogs see only in black and white, they actually perceive a limited spectrum primarily consisting of blues, yellows, and greys.

💙💛𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄: These are the most vibrant colours to a dog. Blue stands out sharply against most natural backgrounds like grass or dirt, making it the best choice for fetch.

❤️🧡💚𝗥𝗲𝗱, 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻: These colours appear as muted brownish-grey or yellowish-tan. A bright red ball on green grass often camouflages itself because both the ball and the grass look like similar shades of muddy yellow or brown to your dog.

💜𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲: Usually appears as a shade of blue.

For dogs with vision impairments, selecting toys that are easier to find can enhance their confidence and enjoyment during play.

💡 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘆𝘀

𝗢𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄: These will be the easiest for your dog to spot instantly, especially outdoors.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁: If you use other colours, ensure they contrast sharply with the environment (e.g., a dark toy on light sand).

𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dogs are 10–20 times better at detecting motion than humans. If they struggle to find a stationary toy, try one that bounces unpredictably or has a strong scent.

14/10/2026

🐾 "𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗜’𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁... 𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲." 🐾

If 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 could talk, that is exactly what he would tell you. To look at him, you see a gorgeous, resilient Australian Cattle Dog living his absolute best life. He doesn’t know he’s deaf. He doesn’t know his legs need a little extra TLC. To Chase, this is just his normal—and absolutely nothing stops his beautiful, funny spirit from shining through.

Chase is an absolute love bug who measures his days in pure joy. He is looking for a very special person to share his favourite things: splashing around in the water to keep his legs strong, lounging happily at your feet, and snoozing the afternoon away while soaking up all the affection he so deeply deserves. Because he can’t hear your voice, he watches his people with a deep, soulful devotion—he is incredibly smart, eager to learn his own way, and ready to connect with you on a whole new level.

We know a dog with additional needs can feel like a big step. But Chase isn't asking for pity; he is just asking for a place to finally belong. He is waiting for the family who will see past the labels and love him exactly as he is.

❤️ Can’t adopt but want to be a part of Chase's story?
Please SHARE his profile far and wide. The person who needs Chase as much as Chase needs them is out there—we just have to help them find each other.

Meanwhile, Chase will be right here, recharging his batteries and patiently waiting for the moment his person walks through the door. 💤🐾

You can view Chase's adoption profile on SavourLife:
https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/view/133403

Check out the link for a video showcasing Chase's adorable butt wiggle: 🥰
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1LDjb3zNyA/

Your family is coming for you, sweet boy. We promise. ❤️

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

Dog coats have their own vocabulary, and colour is only part of it. 🐶

Merle creates irregular patches of diluted and darker colour. Brindle produces darker stripes over a lighter background. Roan mixes coloured and white hairs. Sable usually has hairs with darker tips. Parti-colour describes large areas of two or more distinct colours, while spotted coats show clearly separated spots.

These patterns can appear very differently from breed to breed, which is why two dogs with the same pattern may still look completely different.

𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲.

Why?

In a merle-to-merle mating, each puppy has a 25% chance of being a Double Merle. While a single merle gene creates beautiful "marbled" or dappled patches of colour, doubling the gene results in an extreme loss of pigment, often leading to hearing and vision impairments.

For more information on why you should never breed two merle-coated dogs together, follow the link to our post 'What is a Double Merle:'
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1PfLpZ7WBM/

12/10/2026

We want to give a big 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to Lee, one of our amazing supporters, for her generous donation of dog beds.

These beds will keep the dogs in our care warm and cosy in their foster homes while they wait for their forever homes. ❤️🐾🐶

08/10/2026

❤️🐶 Pet Obesity Awareness Day 🐶❤️

Did you know that a whopping 41% of dogs and 32% of cats are overweight or obese in Australia? Those are alarming statistics!

Obesity in dogs leads to serious risks, including arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems (especially for brachycephalic breeds), certain cancers, urinary issues, and back problems like slipped disks. It also increases risks during anesthesia and surgery, reduces stamina, makes dogs prone to heatstroke, and can result in a significantly shorter lifespan and diminished quality of life.

❤️ Specific Health Risks ❤️

🐶 Musculoskeletal Issues: Overweight dogs are more prone to osteoarthritis, joint pain, and cruciate ligament problems due to the added stress on their joints and bones.
🐶 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Problems: Obesity can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, as well as breathing difficulties such as laryngeal or tracheal collapse.
🐶 Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk, as is hypothyroidism.
🐶 Urinary System Issues: Obesity increases the risk of bladder stones and urinary infections.
🐶 Cancer: Studies show a link between obesity and a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer.
🐶 Surgical Risks: Overweight dogs have a higher risk of complications during anesthesia and surgery.
Heat Sensitivity: Obese dogs struggle to regulate their body temperature, making them more susceptible to heatstroke.

❤️ Impact on Quality of Life ❤️

🐶 Reduced Mobility: Difficulty moving, playing, and exercising.
🐶 Decreased Stamina: Overweight dogs tire more easily.
🐶 Emotional Impact: Can lead to stress, anxiety, and discomfort.
🐶 Shorter Lifespan: Studies show a significant reduction in life expectancy fo⚠️To help an overweight dog lose weight, the two main strategies are reducing caloric intake through a controlled diet and increasing energy expenditure through regular exercise. A safe weight-loss program involves gradually adjusting food portions and slowly increasing physical activity, such as walking or playing, tailored to the dog's age, breed, and health status, all under the guidance of a veterinarian.

07/10/2026

We are officially in Grass Seed Season! 🌿🐾

Grass seeds are often shaped like darts or arrows, which makes them easily get stuck in the fur and skin of our pets. These seeds are commonly found in areas with dry or long grass, especially during the spring and summer months.

Grass seeds can become lodged in various parts of pets’ bodies, including their ears, nose, paws, eyes, and ge****ls, but they can embed themselves anywhere. Once embedded, grass seeds typically cause irritation and infection. If left untreated, they may require surgical removal.

To reduce the risk of your pet getting a grass seed embedded, check them thoroughly after walks—pay special attention to their paws. Keep up with grooming and try to avoid walking through long or dry grass.

If you suspect your pet has a grass seed lodged in their body, contact your local vet as soon as possible. Addressing the issue early can minimise potential damage.

If you suspect your pet has a grass seed lodged in their body, contact your local vet as soon as possible. Addressing the issue early can minimise potential damage.