Aotearoa Animal Refuge

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

💜🐾 AUCKLAND DOG OWNERS — FREE DESEXING IS AVAILABLE! 🐾💜

We’re excited to share some great news with our Auckland whānau! 🐶

Mangere Bridge Vet Clinic currently has FREE desexing spaces available for dogs from across Auckland.

If you’ve been wanting to get your dog desexed but the cost has been holding you back, this could be a wonderful opportunity. 💜

📍 Who can apply?
🐶 Dogs living anywhere across Auckland.

📝 How to apply:
Pop into Mangere Bridge Vet Clinic at:

📍 95 Coronation Road, Māngere Bridge

Fill in an application form at the clinic to apply for one of the available appointments.

⚠️ Please don’t phone the clinic regarding the free desexing programme. Applications need to be made in person.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage dog owners who need this support to head in and apply as soon as possible. 🐕💨

Every dog that is desexed can make a difference. It helps prevent accidental litters, reduces the number of unwanted puppies needing homes, and supports the work being done across Auckland to reduce roaming and unowned dogs. 🐾🏡

For rescues like ours, prevention is incredibly important. We see how quickly one unexpected litter can become many animals needing homes, veterinary care and rescue support.

💜 Please share this post with your friends, whānau and local community groups so we can reach Auckland dog owners who may need this opportunity.

A big mihi to Mangere Bridge Vet Clinic for making these free appointments available and supporting responsible dog ownership in our communities. 🐶💜

Aotearoa Animal Refuge
🐾 Supporting animals and their whānau across our communities.

30/09/2026

⭐️⭐️DOG FOUND ⭐️⭐️

🚨 LOST DOG – PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT 🚨

🐶 Name: Snow
🐾 Breed: Pomeranian
🎂 Age: 1 year old
📍 Last known area: St Johns / St Heliers. Sunhill Fresh Market Store.
📅 Reported missing: Today 1 October 2026

Snow is wearing a collar with a bone tag. With his name and owner contact details.

Snow is very loved and owners, Awhi & Ansel are extremely worried and would love to have her safely home.

📞 If you see Snow or have any information, please contact the owner directly on:
021 128 7385

Please do not chase the dog if appears frightened. If safe to do so, keep in sight, take note of the exact location and contact the owners immediately.

🙏 Please share around St Johns, St Heliers, Glen Innes and surrounding Auckland areas so we can help bring Snow home.

🐾 Aotearoa Animal Refuge Team – Lost Dog Alert

21/09/2026

🐰 SOUTH ISLAND BUNNY FRIEND NEEDED FOR TEDDY🐰

Five-year-old mini lop Teddy recently lost his beloved sister, Star. They were inseparable, and his family are worried he may become lonely without a rabbit companion. 💔🌈

Teddy lives with his loving family in **Albert Town, Wānaka**, and they are looking for:

🐇 A friendly female rabbit
✅ Desexed
✅ Vaccinated
🏡 Comfortable living outdoors throughout the year
📍 Preferably located in Otago, Southland or elsewhere in the South Island

Teddy is the gorgeous bunny with the brown spots in the photos. His family can provide pictures and further information about his outdoor setup.

Any introduction would need to be gradual and carefully supervised to ensure Teddy and his new friend are compatible.

If you have a suitable friend for Teddy, please email [email protected]

Please share so we can help Teddy find a loving new companion. 🐰❤️

AAR Team

14/09/2026

🐾 $20 MOBILE MICROCHIPPING – SOUTH AUCKLAND ONLY 🐾

Aotearoa Animal Refuge is offering affordable mobile microchipping for cats and dogs across South Auckland.

✅ $20 per animal or $30 for microchipping and NZCAR registration.
✅ Microchip insertion only
✅ Mobile service — we can come to you
✅ Cats and dogs welcome
✅ Convenient and affordable

📍 South Auckland only

Please note: the $20 fee covers microchip insertion only. Owners are responsible for registering their pet’s microchip with the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) after insertion.

🔗 NZCAR: https://www.animalregister.co.nz/

A microchip is not a GPS tracker, but it provides permanent identification that can help reunite you with your pet if they ever go missing.

🐶🐱 Register for a booking here:
https://tally.so/r/Y51JXB

Please make sure you let us know if your pet has any fear, handling, aggression, or bite concerns so we can keep everyone safe.

💚 Aotearoa Animal Refuge

Companion Animals Home

22/05/2026

🐾 FREE Microchipping for Cats & Dogs – June Only! 🐾

Want to give your fur baby the best chance of coming home if they ever get lost? This June, we're offering FREE microchipping for cats and dogs!

Microchipping is quick, safe, and gives your pet a permanent ID that lasts a lifetime. It could make all the difference when it matters most. 💛

📅 Available throughout the month of June
🐶🐱 Open to cats and dogs

📩 To register your pet, simply email us at:
[email protected]

Spaces are limited, so get in touch soon! Share this post and help us spread the word — every pet deserves to find their way home. 🏡

12/05/2026

🐔❄️ MEET SNOWBALL ❄️🐔

💛 Looking for a gentle little feathered friend with a big personality?

Say hello to Snowball an adorable young rescue chicken around 8–10 weeks old searching for a safe and loving forever home through Aotearoa Animal Refuge

Snowball came into rescue after being found injured, dirty, and shaken from an attack. With love, warmth, and care, recovering beautifully and slowly learning that people can be trusted again 🥺✨

Now this chick:
🐔 Loves being indoors
🐔 Enjoys human company
🐔 Is gentle and curious
🐔 Gets along with other animals
🐔 Prefers space over close contact with animals
🐔 Loves attention from people 💛

Snowball is still building confidence, so he would do best in a calm home where he can continue to feel safe, loved, and protected.

📍 South Auckland
🏡 Indoor-friendly home preferred or outdoor area predator proof with other young chickens.

📩 Interested in giving Snowball a forever home?
Please fill in our Meet & Greet Form here:
👉 https://forms.gle/cNQHrmYyBdKnF3VG8

💛 Support Snowball’s Recovery:
Donations help us provide food, shelter, and veterinary care for vulnerable rescue animals.

💳 Aotearoa Animal Refuge
Account: 01-0190-0581888-00
Reference: Snowball

Every rescue deserves a second chance — thank you for helping Snowball on his journey 🐾✨

12/05/2026

🐾✨ MEET MANNIE ✨🐾 ADOPTED 27/05/2026
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🐱 Hi, I'm Mannie and I'm looking for my forever home! 💛
I’m a kitten with a huge zest for life! 🐾

I love exploring every nook of my shelter and playing hide & seek with my friends whether they’re cats, dogs, rabbits, or even chickens! 😄
My days are filled with goofy antics, zoomies, and clever little tricks to keep everyone entertained. I’m brave when it comes to new toys and smart enough to know when it’s time for cuddles and snuggles 🤗

Adopting me means:

✨ Endless laughs
✨ Lots of affection
✨ A loyal little companion
✨ Daily adventures & kitten chaos

I came into care at just 8 weeks old a tiny stray kitten with no owner to be found. Since then, Aotearoa Animal Refuge has helped me get healthy and ready for my forever family 🏡

📦 Included:
✅ Neuter
✅ First Vaccination
✅ Worm & Flea Treatment
✅ Microchip & NZCAR Registration
✅ 30 Days FREE Pet Cover with Pet-n-Sur Insurance

📍 South Auckland
🐾 Cat-friendly
🐾 Dog-friendly
🐾 Rabbit-friendly
🐾 Chicken-friendly

📩 Interested in meeting Mannie?
Please fill in our Meet & Greet Form here:
👉 https://forms.gle/Qk5pdpDa93AfcHWG6

💛 Support Mannie’s Care:
Donations help us continue rescuing vulnerable animals and covering vet care costs.

💳 Aotearoa Animal Refuge
Account: 01-0190-0581888-00
Reference: Mannie

Every little bit makes a difference — thank you for being part of Mannie’s journey 🐾✨