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Missy was life chained as a puppyhood. She was thankfully relinquished at approximately 1 year of age.

Missy was life chained as a puppyhood. She was thankfully relinquished at approximately 1 year of age.

Suffering from flystrike due to living in urine-soaked soil and no faeces pick up with in her chain length.

Suffering from flystrike due to living in urine-soaked soil and no faeces pick up with in her chain length.

Her chain had started to become embedded into her skin causing further suffering.

Her chain had started to become embedded into her skin causing further suffering.

Missy finally found the most loving and caring forever home. Her owners tell us "They feel privileged to be able to give Missy the life she deserves.

Missy finally found the most loving and caring forever home. Her owners tell us "They feel privileged to be able to give Missy the life she deserves.

Marley was life chained as a young puppy in South Auckland for eight long years. Someone saw his dire situation and reached out.

Marley was life chained as a young puppy in South Auckland for eight long years. Someone saw his dire situation and reached out.

He was suffering from a major long-term untreated fungal infection. His skin and ears were the worst affected, his leg joints were all heavily calloused.

He was suffering from a major long-term untreated fungal infection. His skin and ears were the worst affected, his leg joints were all heavily calloused.

Marley was eventually relinquished to Chained Dog Awareness NZ and has not looked back. He has lived his best life since, cared for by his loving dad.

Marley was eventually relinquished to Chained Dog Awareness NZ and has not looked back. He has lived his best life since, cared for by his loving dad.

Sadly, Marley has recently passed away. We are forever thankful to his dad for the kindness and happiness he showed Marley in his final years.

Sadly, Marley has recently passed away. We are forever thankful to his dad for the kindness and happiness he showed Marley in his final years.

Billy avoided being another pound statistic when the amazing vet staff at an after-hours clinic who yelled out late at night for help.

Billy avoided being another pound statistic when the amazing vet staff at an after-hours clinic who yelled out late at night for help.

Billy spent six weeks in a foster home with another dog, preparing him for the transition to his forever home.

Billy spent six weeks in a foster home with another dog, preparing him for the transition to his forever home.

He quickly came out of his shell and showed us his movie star personality! shortly after he met his forever parent's.

He quickly came out of his shell and showed us his movie star personality! shortly after he met his forever parent's.

Billy is a very well-loved integral family member. He even has a canine rescue sister for company in his lovely home alongside his mum and dad.

Billy is a very well-loved integral family member. He even has a canine rescue sister for company in his lovely home alongside his mum and dad.

For ten miserable years Bruno had never stepped foot inside a house. He survived all this time living in a back yard in South Auckland.

For ten miserable years Bruno had never stepped foot inside a house. He survived all this time living in a back yard in South Auckland.

A very kind individual saw Brunos suffering and visited Bruno every day for two years and was eventually able to gain relinquishment.

A very kind individual saw Brunos suffering and visited Bruno every day for two years and was eventually able to gain relinquishment.

Without the perseverance of this individual Bruno may have never had the chance to experience the life he should have had.

Without the perseverance of this individual Bruno may have never had the chance to experience the life he should have had.

Bruno has found his forever home and is happily taking everything in his stride. Huge appreciation to his forever family. Bruno is finally "living the dream"

Bruno has found his forever home and is happily taking everything in his stride. Huge appreciation to his forever family. Bruno is finally "living the dream"

Fatty - Now Rocky was chained as a puppy and destined to spend his life on the chain.

Fatty - Now Rocky was chained as a puppy and destined to spend his life on the chain.

Unfortunately Rocky was hit by a vehicle in August 2024, no bones were broken but the cost of the veterinary care caused his owners to relinquish him.

Unfortunately Rocky was hit by a vehicle in August 2024, no bones were broken but the cost of the veterinary care caused his owners to relinquish him.

Rocky recently had his first summer holiday away with his forever family and has enjoyed every moment.

Rocky recently had his first summer holiday away with his forever family and has enjoyed every moment.

We are so happy for you Rocky, enjoy your freedom!

We are so happy for you Rocky, enjoy your freedom!

George was not life chained but abandoned and locked inside a garage and left for dead. A contractor found George a week later and contacted us.

George was not life chained but abandoned and locked inside a garage and left for dead. A contractor found George a week later and contacted us.

Gorgeous "Boy George" was cared for by an amazing foster home soon after his plea was shared on Facebook.

Gorgeous "Boy George" was cared for by an amazing foster home soon after his plea was shared on Facebook.

George has now found his forever home with a loving canine companion

George has now found his forever home with a loving canine companion

Despite everything George has gone through he has defied being a statistic and is living the life he deserves as a well-loved family member.

Despite everything George has gone through he has defied being a statistic and is living the life he deserves as a well-loved family member.

Vida narrowly escaped being a life chained statistic. A very kind after hours vet contacted Chained Dog Awareness NZ asking for help.

Vida narrowly escaped being a life chained statistic. A very kind after hours vet contacted Chained Dog Awareness NZ asking for help.

Vida would have been another annual statistic. Vida was placed in a loving foster home with other canine siblings.

Vida would have been another annual statistic. Vida was placed in a loving foster home with other canine siblings.

This led to Vida finding her forever home. Her foster family helped her prepare for the transition.

This led to Vida finding her forever home. Her foster family helped her prepare for the transition.

Vida, like many of our dogs is where she should be and is living the life she truly deserves.

Vida, like many of our dogs is where she should be and is living the life she truly deserves.

Luna and her sister Lola somehow survived for nearly two years chained on a South Auckland property.

Luna and her sister Lola somehow survived for nearly two years chained on a South Auckland property.

Luna had two litters on the chain before she was relinquished, she had Mutiple health issues and was learning her manners with other animals.

Luna had two litters on the chain before she was relinquished, she had Mutiple health issues and was learning her manners with other animals.

Luna has just had her first Christmas off the chain. Her Christmas wish of a forever home coming true.

Luna has just had her first Christmas off the chain. Her Christmas wish of a forever home coming true.

Luna is now in her forever home and will never have to have another litter on the chain. We wish you a happy life Luna!!

Luna is now in her forever home and will never have to have another litter on the chain. We wish you a happy life Luna!!

Our gorgeous seniors Lushyn & Simba who were chained as puppies and left on the chain.

Our gorgeous seniors Lushyn & Simba who were chained as puppies and left on the chain.

Our volunteers regularly walked, filled water bowls and offered comfort. Both dogs were rehomed over five years ago to the most incredible dad.

Our volunteers regularly walked, filled water bowls and offered comfort. Both dogs were rehomed over five years ago to the most incredible dad.

A very kind neighbour yelled out when their dad passed and looking after them in the interim.

A very kind neighbour yelled out when their dad passed and looking after them in the interim.

Lushyn and Simba have since found love with another incredible family! Our two seniors have a feline friend and are loving life!

Lushyn and Simba have since found love with another incredible family! Our two seniors have a feline friend and are loving life!

Benji - For the first four years of his life Benji was caged/life contained. When he was finally rescued he had virtually no hair left due to his cruel living conditions and stress.

Benji - For the first four years of his life Benji was caged/life contained. When he was finally rescued he had virtually no hair left due to his cruel living conditions and stress.

For the first month Benji was "slurry fed" as he had no interest in food. His first smile happened after five months, he knew he was safe and never looked back.

For the first month Benji was "slurry fed" as he had no interest in food. His first smile happened after five months, he knew he was safe and never looked back.

Benji lived his best life for the next 12 years, he went on many road trips, rescues and was a constant support. Benji accepted all dogs/humans/cats and his mum was his world.

Benji lived his best life for the next 12 years, he went on many road trips, rescues and was a constant support. Benji accepted all dogs/humans/cats and his mum was his world.

Benji passed away recently at 16 years of age from vestibular neurotic disease. He received the best care available and was so loved until the very end, Benji is dearly missed.

Benji passed away recently at 16 years of age from vestibular neurotic disease. He received the best care available and was so loved until the very end, Benji is dearly missed.

Harley was life chained as a puppy and was thankfully relinquished at a year old. Harley had accepted his fate and was in survival mode.

Harley was life chained as a puppy and was thankfully relinquished at a year old. Harley had accepted his fate and was in survival mode.

Harley - Now renamed Bonze was adopted by an incredibly family.

Harley - Now renamed Bonze was adopted by an incredibly family.

His forever family fell in love with Bonze and the whole family flew to Auckland to collect him.

His forever family fell in love with Bonze and the whole family flew to Auckland to collect him.

Bonze is now living his best life as he should! His family have given him love and happiness, we wish Bonze and his family all the best.

Bonze is now living his best life as he should! His family have given him love and happiness, we wish Bonze and his family all the best.

Buck was life chained from a puppy, he survived five years on the chain.

Buck was life chained from a puppy, he survived five years on the chain.

An incredible volunteer stepped up and started feeding him, picking up faeces and started walking him

An incredible volunteer stepped up and started feeding him, picking up faeces and started walking him

The volunteers determination paid off and he was eventually relinquished to a foster home who cared for him and helped him adjust to home life

The volunteers determination paid off and he was eventually relinquished to a foster home who cared for him and helped him adjust to home life

Buck is now loving his life in his forever home. He is walked daily and is so happy to have joined the most wonderful family. His owners say "Buck is the best dog and brings us so much joy"

Buck is now loving his life in his forever home. He is walked daily and is so happy to have joined the most wonderful family. His owners say "Buck is the best dog and brings us so much joy"

Snow was tethered in a small box off a compound in South Auckland and gave birth to a litter on this property

Snow was tethered in a small box off a compound in South Auckland and gave birth to a litter on this property

All of Snow's puppies were sold in her neighborhood, her last pup was relinquished to CDANZ

All of Snow's puppies were sold in her neighborhood, her last pup was relinquished to CDANZ

Snow is now living her best life with her forever family in a seaside town

Snow is now living her best life with her forever family in a seaside town

Snow's owners say she is amazing, such a beautiful appreciative clever dog and an integral part of the family.

Snow's owners say she is amazing, such a beautiful appreciative clever dog and an integral part of the family.

Roo was probably not Life Chained - but found 'after hours' at night in a dire predicament and Immediate action was needed.

Roo was probably not Life Chained - but found 'after hours' at night in a dire predicament and Immediate action was needed.

To prevent Roo from becoming just another pound statistic, due to Roos anxiety she would not have passed the pound temperament test

To prevent Roo from becoming just another pound statistic, due to Roos anxiety she would not have passed the pound temperament test

We cannot thank the amazing family enough who dropped everything, they came and collected her that night

We cannot thank the amazing family enough who dropped everything, they came and collected her that night

Roo is now called Luna and has definitely fallen on her feet in her lovely forever home. She has made herself 'Dad's girl' and is so well loved by all in her now forever home.

Roo is now called Luna and has definitely fallen on her feet in her lovely forever home. She has made herself 'Dad's girl' and is so well loved by all in her now forever home.

Sole lived alongside his brother for eight years life chained/contained

Sole lived alongside his brother for eight years life chained/contained

A volunteer visited the property for six months, until an amazing family home was offered.

A volunteer visited the property for six months, until an amazing family home was offered.

Sole found his forever home as a sleep inside dog. Sole loves his off-leash walks, running free but never letting his owner out of sight

Sole found his forever home as a sleep inside dog. Sole loves his off-leash walks, running free but never letting his owner out of sight

.Special thanks to this lovely family who have committed to Sole and provided him with his forever home, Sole is so appreciative.

.Special thanks to this lovely family who have committed to Sole and provided him with his forever home, Sole is so appreciative.

Savaii was life chained/contained with his brother Sole

Savaii was life chained/contained with his brother Sole

A volunteer visited the property for six months, until an amazing family home was offered

A volunteer visited the property for six months, until an amazing family home was offered

His new owner says "Savaii is so well behaved and a delight to have" he has very much enriched their lives.

His new owner says "Savaii is so well behaved and a delight to have" he has very much enriched their lives.

Much appreciation to Savaii's new owner for providing him a wonderful home! He just loves being asleep inside pet, being with his mum every day and his daily walks.

Much appreciation to Savaii's new owner for providing him a wonderful home! He just loves being asleep inside pet, being with his mum every day and his daily walks.

Skye was life-chained as a puppy. Due to her previous owners circumstances she was destined to become another pound statistic.

Skye was life-chained as a puppy. Due to her previous owners circumstances she was destined to become another pound statistic.

Thankfully she was relinquished at approximately 17 months of age. Thank you so much to everyone who helped this Truely deserving dog

Thankfully she was relinquished at approximately 17 months of age. Thank you so much to everyone who helped this Truely deserving dog

Huge appreciation to the lovely family who have now adopted Skye and are committed to helping this gentle quiet respectful girl to live finally her best life

Huge appreciation to the lovely family who have now adopted Skye and are committed to helping this gentle quiet respectful girl to live finally her best life

They are committed to helping this gentle quiet respectful girl to live finally her best life. So great their lovely feline has stepped up to help in this process

They are committed to helping this gentle quiet respectful girl to live finally her best life. So great their lovely feline has stepped up to help in this process