Paws in Motion

05/09/2026

☠️🗣️PLEASE IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, LIVE IN THIS AREA - BE AWARE AND SHARE!! 🗣️☠️

⚠️ Alert: Central Coast Fox Baiting ⚠️

Central Coast Council has advised that its fox baiting program will run from 6 September - 6 October 2026 in selected natural areas across the region using 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison baits.

Affected reserves include:
The Ridgway Reserve, Triple Springs Reserve, Blue Gum Close Reserve, and Scenic Road Bushland. Warning signage will be displayed at treatment sites.

1080 is highly toxic to dogs. During this period, keep pets well away from baited areas and never allow them to roam or scavenge. Dogs can also be poisoned by consuming affected wildlife or toxic vomit.

Symptoms include:
• Excessive drooling or vomiting
• Difficulty breathing
• Restlessness or pacing
• Frenzied behaviour
• Uncontrollable urination and defecation

If you live near or visit these reserves, keep your dog on lead, supervise them closely, and be mindful of warning signs.

If you think your dog may have been exposed to 1080 poison, seek veterinary attention immediately. SASH Central Coast Emergency is open 24/7 at 2 Bounty Close, Tuggerah NSW 2259.

Please share this information with fellow pet owners across the Central Coast!

03/07/2026

Please send Amos $5 and lots of good wishes ❤️

💔 URGENT: Please Help Save Amos 💔

At just 6 months old, our gorgeous boy Amos is in urgent care receiving treatment for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA).

We are heartbroken and completely devastated.

Only three weeks ago, Amos came into Socares' care after spending his short life without the love, safety and care that every puppy deserves. We promised him a better future, and we are determined to keep that promise.

Right now, Amos is in critical care. Thankfully, with intensive treatment, his veterinary team believes he has a good chance of making a full recovery. We will never give up on any animal in our care, and we will fight with everything we have for this beautiful boy.

The cost of saving Amos is significant. We need to raise $14,000 to cover his specialist treatment and ongoing care. It is a huge amount, but Amos is worth every single dollar.

We want to be completely transparent with our supporters. If we are unable to raise a substantial portion of what is needed, the financial impact on Socares will be severe and could significantly affect our ability to continue helping other animals in need. We are relying on the generosity of our amazing community to help us through this.

We have an incredible community of more than 46,000 Facebook and Instagram followers. If everyone who sees this could donate just $5, together we could reach our goal and give Amos the chance at the happy life he deserves.

Every donation, every share and every kind word makes a difference.

❤️ We'll also have collection buckets for Amos tomorrow at our 12th Anniversary & Dog Adoption Day at Bunnings Lake Haven from 10:00am to 2:00pm. If you're attending, please consider dropping a donation into one of the buckets.

Direct Deposit:
Socares
BSB: 637 000
Account: 721234940

Credit Card Donations: https://ongoing-donations.raiselysite.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS0KORjbGNrBLQo3GV4d

PayPal Donations: https://www.powr.io/checkout_screen?unique_label=0fd87eac_1663420728&fbclid=IwdGRjcAS0KUNjbGNrBLQpP2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHs991mzDkfoVVEz-iuTER_Lh4g0n9RAP77gVH8Ikwhz-yvSci3mh6w1UxYSo_aem_zuehgZ0gcH6Ru6-orX-d5A

As a registered charity, all donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.

Please help us fight for Amos. We cannot let this precious pup down. ❤️

Can we do it? We believe we can—but only with your help 🙏

02/07/2026

This girl is scheduled to die tomorrow- please share! Maitland area.

19/03/2026

Please donate $5 for Charger - this poor boy has been through enough already, let’s give him the best chance moving forward 💙

❤️‍🩹 Please wish Charger well & keep him in your thoughts today ❤️‍🩹

Charger is having X-rays, a CT scan and surgery today 🏥

This gorgeous little boy was recently saved from a pound critical list. When his carer picked him up from the pound, we became aware of some potential health issues ☹️ Charger has a significant indent in the top right side of his skull, dental issues and possible issues with his spine and back right leg 😩

This was absolutely devastating news for us, & Anthony who is hoping to adopt Charger and give him a wonderful long life 🥹 He had fallen in love with him at first sight 🥰

Charger was seen by a vet as soon as possible and we were advised that he has had trauma to his head, likely from multiple beatings or from being hit by a car 😢 He also requires a tooth extraction. This could all have happened some time ago and he may never have received care or treatment for his injuries 😔

Despite all this, Charger is the most adorable and sweet little boy 🤗 We will know more after the CT scan is taken and we really hope any issues discovered are treatable 🙏

We will do absolutely all we can for you Charger. Paws-ative thoughts and best wishes today sweet boy 🤗 We want you to be pain free, happy and healthy so you can live the long new life you deserve with your dad Anthony ❤️

Charger needs our help more than most, and these procedures are costly (Approximately $2000 just for today) If you would like to donate towards Charger’s vet expenses any assistance would be greatly appreciated 🙏

To Donate:
- donate via the donate button on this post
- or Via this FEE FREE link at My Giving Circle
🔗 https://mygivingcircle.org/rescue-hub-sydney-dog-rescue/donate/free

As always, thank you so much for your support for our precious rescue dogs 🧡🐾🐶

15/02/2026

If the day ever comes that you choose to buy a dog from a breeder instead of adopting from a rescue, please, please know who and what you are buying.

Not all breeders are created equal. Some simply produce puppies. Others raise future family members with intention, ethics and extraordinary care.

I came across a Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder’s page this week and I was genuinely blown away. The level of dedication to giving their puppies the very best start in life is next level. Thoughtful early socialisation. Exposure to different environments. Building resilience. Teaching pups to be confident with other dogs but also secure on their own. Transparency in everything they do.

You can see it in their posts. You can feel it in the detail.

This is what ethical breeding looks like.

Registered means very little if there is no transparency. If you cannot meet the parents. If questions are deflected. If health testing is vague. If the environment is hidden. Those are red flags.

The page I’m sharing has a pinned post that clearly outlines green flags and red flags when looking for a breeder. If you ever consider going down that path, read it. Scroll. Ask questions. Expect openness.

Because how a puppy begins matters. It shapes the dog they become.

And every dog deserves the best possible start.

https://www.facebook.com/share/176wpzJJwS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Committed to preserving, improving and promoting this wonderful breed. Dedicated ANKC registered, ethical breeder of show, performance and companion Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Located Adelaide, South Australia

29/01/2026

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12/01/2026

We can provide an additional bath service following swims!