Smiths Animal Sanctuary

25/09/2026

20/08/2026

Mis Portia still patiently waiting....

Are you her forever home?

13/08/2026

❤️Portia❤️

Just 2.5kg at 11weeks old Portia might be tiny but she's got some sass 😍

Portia loves people and is happy to say hello to anyone she meets, she loves to play and is getting along well with our big dogs. She is happy on her own and will put herself to bed in her crate when she has had enough but also loves to hog the fire place 🔥.

This wee girl had a bit of a rough start so we aren't too sure how big she will grow, we think she might be the size of a small staffy.

Pm us for adoption details. Adoption fee applies 🐕

11/08/2026

There's a new girl on the block 🤩

Everyone meet Portia ❤️

We are working on fattening her up and making sure she is a happy healthy puppy before she starts looking for ever forever home. Watch this space if you are currently looking to adopt 👀

16/07/2026

Check out this awesome app if you are welcoming a rescue dog into your family 💖

Today I’m working on how to get my new App SETTLE into the take home bags that rescues give to new adopters

Settle — a step-by-step rescue-dog guide built from the dog's perspective. https://settle.cheryltrust.com

The reason I built Settle was for the rehomed dogs to have a good set up, for their new people to be guided towards supporting their new dog….so they don’t end up in trouble with big behaviours and incidents down the line.

Now I need to figure out how to get it out into the world, so rescues can see there’s another tool for their dogs, so they settle in their new home without 100 phone calls back to rescue, and 100 google searches on what to do if x goes wrong….!

So if you know anyone in rescue that would like to chat - please send them my way. I’m keen to do discounted purchases, or people sponsoring the app for a dog….or if a better idea I’m all ears.

Thanks team 🙏

10/07/2026

❤️ Spud ❤️

Spud is a playful, adventurous kitten, he has a gorgeous loud purr and loves to smooch. He is good with other cats and is not too forceful with them, he doesn't mind dogs (possibly even likes them), he loves kids especially if they have something for him to chase.

Spud is litter trained, vaccinated, microchipped, desexed and ready for his new family.

Give us a message if you think you are the right family for wee Spud. Adoption fee applies.

05/05/2026

Just like that....9more babies in their forever homes and our house is quiet again ❤️❤️

18/04/2026

Meet the team 😍

Share around please, we would love to get these puppies homes in Taranaki

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5br4jyAB/

07/04/2026

We have been busy over here at Smiths Animal Sanctuary....

We have teamed up with Puppy Rescue to look after these wee babes and their mama. Currently 4weeks old, will be looking for amazing homes in 4weeks.

Individual photos and profiles to come 🐕🐶
Share amongst your friends and family please and pm us if you would like to know more ❤️