What is a Permanent Foster?
When we get dogs in our care with either medical or other issues that require long term work, and moving them may be detrimental to their wellbeing, they become part of our permanent foster pack.
What this means is that they will live out their lives in our care, in a foster home, and we will look after their medical & behavioural needs and make decisions based around this.
These dogs are so lucky. They have an amazing home, and foster parents who love them like their own and get to live out their lives with love.
These dogs still cost us a bit of money so if you would like to help with this we would appreciate it. You can do so here.
If you want to help these lovely boys and girls by sponsoring them we will be sending out exclusive content and updates for the dog (or dogs!) you wish to help.
Meet our Permanent Foster Pack
Beatrice
Beatrice came to us in October 2021 with some major health issues, and despite being told she wouldn't be with us long, she's still here and as happy as can be living her life with her amazing foster mum, and hanging out on the beach every day.
Age - Will be 16 in September 2025
Approx cost per month - $100 - Wet food due to a lack of teeth.
Frankie
Frankie came to us in May 2023 and it was clear quite quickly that he had some issues with hearing and eyesight which meant he may struggle with the change of a new home, so his foster parents happily said they'd look after him as long as needed. He's another of our beach dwellers who loves acting like he's young and keeping everyone on their toes!
Age - He turns 15 in August 2025
Approx cost per month - $100 - Senior food
Knox
Knox came to us in May 2024. He was doing amazing despite his age and then we discovered some nasty lumps on him. Due to the type and placement, and his age, we are unable to take a lot of action, but he is living a happy, painfree life with his foster family as long as he needs to!
Age - He turns 14 in May 2025
Approx cost per month - $100 - Senior food
Lulu
Lulu joined us in May 2024. We knew that she would probably come in to join our permanent foster programme, and wouldn't be with us long due to her declining health and heart murmur. We just wanted to give her love at the end of her life.
She has defied the odds and is still here, living with Beatrice, and loving her life. We hope to have her with us much longer!
Age - She turns 18 in August 2025
Approx cost per month - $150 - food and medication
Lyka
Lyka joined us in December 2023 with major skin issues. We managed to get these to a manageable level but after a unsuccessful trial and some separation issues arising it showed us her rightful home was with the rescue and her amazing foster mum. She now rules the roost and has a wonderful life.
Age - She turns 14 in April 2025
Approx cost per month - $1-200 - Food, meds and special shampoo.
Maude
Maude came to us in November 2024. We were advised she was only around 1, but it fast became apparent she was either much older than we were advised or was much more neglected and/or came from terrible breeding.
After tests were run we were advised she was in stage 3 kidney failure. Her foster parents knew then she was theirs as long as she needed them. She has now gone down to stage 2.
Age - She turns 2 in August 2025.. Or does she!
Approx cost per month - $150 - Specialist food
Milly
Milly joined the rescue in August 2022, severely obese and with joint issues. After some controlled weight loss and further vet exams we were advised she had quite expensive needs and she may not be around long. We decided to bring her into our permanent foster programme, and she is thriving! Still loves a walk and cuddle, and loving life.
Age - She turns 18 in August 2025
Approx cost per month - $3-400 - Food and medications
Peggy Sue
Peggy joined us in September 2024. We knew she had diabetes and managed to get this under control and she was doing amazing.
We decided to bring her into the permanent foster programme as it became clear that any changes were detrimental to her health and at her age this was unfair to put her under this, so she will be with us as long as needed.
Age - She turned 11 in January 2025
Approx cost per month - $2-300 - Specialist food, insulin, needles.
Ripley
Ripley joined us in April 2024. He had his initial vet check and there were so many issues it became more of a list than one problem. His joints were more bad than good. Due to this, and that this will shorten his life, he became a permanent foster immediately! He loves joining his foster mum at work in the vet clinic and greeting all the dogs and humans. Despite everything he is an all round 10/10 good boy!
Age - He turns 8 in April 2025
Approx cost per month - $1-200 - Food and medications
Rusty
Rusty came in with his bonded "sister" Lucy in September 2021. They were quite a pair, with all the personality! They were put up for adoption but due to their quirks just never found the right home. So they stayed! Lucy passed away in 2024 and now Rusty lives the life of an old bachelor, sleeping in the sun and just letting the world pass him by in peace.
Age - He turned 15 in September 2025
Approx cost per month - $100 - Senior food
Chained Dog Rehabilitation & Rehoming - Auckland Dog Rescue
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