CopperCat Rescue

20/08/2026

🐾❤️ PIPER IS SAFE — BUT 7 DOGS STILL NEED US ❤️🐾

10 DOGS. 10 SOULS. 1 CHANCE.

We have some wonderful news to share. 😍

When we first became involved with these dogs, we honestly didn't know what their future would look like. They had spent their lives living outside in the forest, many chained, with very little human interaction or the comforts that most of our dogs take for granted.

But slowly things are changing. ❤️

Three of the dogs now have homes lined up, and we have continued receiving enquiries from some amazing people wanting to help.

And then something happened that we really weren't expecting...

One of the girls gets to stay with CopperCat Rescue at the farm in Hokianga Far North. 🥹❤️

Her name was Pat — but we have renamed her Piper.

The name Piper seemed absolutely perfect for her because it represents a whimsical, playful, free spirit with an energetic personality — and that is this girl through and through. 😁🐾

From the beginning, Piper has been one of the dogs who would whimper and call to us whenever we approached. She desperately wanted attention and affection. It often felt as though she was saying:

"Please... take me with you."

Well, Piper... we heard you. ❤️

For now, she has moved into the enclosed catio extension beside the house — much to the horror of the pussycats, who have temporarily lost access to it! 😹🙀

We've put a large dome kennel inside with lovely warm blankets, and seeing Piper actually go inside, curl up and realise that this little space belongs to her was incredibly special.

This isn't her permanent accommodation. Malpaz will be building our girl a proper kennel and secure area of her own. 😍🔨🐕 But for the moment she is safe, warm, close to us and getting something she has needed for a very long time:

Human company. Kindness. Security. Love.

And now the work of helping Piper learn how to be a much-loved family dog really begins. ❤️

But Piper is only one of the ten.

🐾 7 DOGS STILL NEED HOMES. 🐾

We are still urgently looking for:

❤️ Permanent adopters
❤️ Foster homes — particularly people able to help socialise dogs who haven't experienced normal family life
❤️ Experienced dog people willing to help
❤️ Dog rescue organisations with resources or contacts
❤️ People who can simply SHARE THEIR STORY

These dogs didn't choose the lives they were born into.

And despite everything, we are discovering affectionate, funny, curious little personalities underneath it all. They are learning that hands can bring pats, bowls can contain food, voices can mean kindness — and people can be friends.

Piper's life has just changed.

Now we need to make that happen for the other seven. 🥹🐾❤️

Please share this post far and wide throughout New Zealand. Somewhere out there are the people these dogs have been waiting for.

10 DOGS. 10 SOULS. 1 CHANCE.

🐾 They didn't choose their beginning.
❤️ Together, we can choose their future.

31/07/2026

10 Dogs. 10 Souls. 1 Chance.

UPDATE:
Thank you so much to everyone who has contacted us regarding these beautiful dogs.

We have people keen to adopt a couple dogs which is fantastic so far. We have had people offering food and people buying food online.
We are so grateful thank you 🙏
We still need help with rehoming or fostering 🙏 so please share this post.

Due to the very low temperatures coming up we are in desperate need of Hay, bedding and blanket supplies. Most of the dogs are sleeping on dirt and many don't have dry clean shelters.

If you are able to help with the bedding or other supplies needed please look at these links below.
The store selection should be in kiakohe and we can pick up from there. Please advise the store that Coppercat Rescue will pick up and advise us when you have completed your order 😍

Here are some links with the type of products we need:-)

If anyone has large bales of straw, tarps and/or dog kennels/houses please message us with your details.

Petzone Grey Rectangular Bed Large | The Warehouse https://share.google/kUs6285Ot06oQS6ZQ

Petzone Grey Rectangular Bed XL | The Warehouse https://share.google/fzjcrUbKbuMxASZUA

Purina Tux Originals Adult 8kg | NZ Farm Source https://share.google/mVmYRHEeFvSimlrql

TUX Energy Extra Kibble 20kg | NZ Farm Source https://store.nzfarmsource.co.nz/catalog/tux-energy-extra-kibble-20kg/262065

Superior Chunky Dog Roll Original 2kg | NZ Farm Source https://share.google/7b1BqdtlJYlpSMX9u

ORIGINAL POST:

There's a group of dogs living in a pine forest in Northland. We brought cooked rice, meat, fresh water and a little time.

What we found were dogs that desperately wanted attention, affection and human connection. Despite their circumstances, many were gentle, friendly and eager to interact.

A beautiful black-and-white boy stole our hearts. As soon as we sat with him he offered his paw, leaned into our touch and simply wanted someone to spend time with him.

These dogs deserve more.

They deserve:
🐾 Regular food
🐾 Fresh water
🐾 Shelter
🐾 Veterinary care
🐾 Exercise and enrichment
🐾 Love and companionship
🐾 A safe place to call home

We are beginning to document each dog and are urgently looking for:

🏡 Adopters
🏡 Foster homes
🐾 Experienced handlers willing to help socialise and assess the dogs
🐾 Rescue organisations that may be able to assist
🐾 People willing to share this post and help spread the word

Even if you cannot adopt, a share could help these dogs find the people they need.

If you or your organisation may be able to help, please send us a message.
Every dog deserves a chance.

PLEASE NOTE:
Sketches were created with AI but they come from Real life photos to keep people and location safe. This is a real story with real dogs that are really suffering.

25/06/2026

💔🐐 URGENT HELP NEEDED FOR PRECIOUS 🐐💔

UPDATE: 💔💔💔

Our little precious passed away yesterday morning 7.08am while in my bed as I lay beside her, whispered and stroked her tiny head until she took her final breath.

We wrapped her in beautiful white cotton cloth and a red chiffon bow and wrote messages to the Angels.

This is her blessing i read as she was being covered 💖

Little Precious,
You arrived with the storm,
but you left surrounded by love.
Though your tiny hooves never had the chance to run,
your little heart touched ours forever.
Run free now, sweet girl,
where the grass is always green,
the sun is always warm,
and every step is light beneath an angel's wings. 🤍🐐

Thank you so very much to everyone that put up their hand to offer help and support.
You guys have been incredible, thank you so very much.
💖💖💖💖💖

I honestly don't know how much more life can throw at us.

In the weeks since my beautiful daughter Danielle passed away, I have been living in a constant state of loss and crisis.

We have had to move house multiple times, fight for answers regarding Danielle's death, and most recently undertake an emergency relocation of my rescue cats after being given just days to remove them from the property where my rescue is based.

Thanks to the incredible kindness of so many people, we are still in the middle of moving cats to safety.

Then, during the middle of last night's storm, another emergency unfolded.

A goat that had recently arrived at the property gave birth outside in the bush during torrential weather.

This tiny baby girl, now named Precious, was found soaked, freezing cold, and lying alone in the wet grass.
The first photo shows exactly how she was found.
We weren't sure she would survive.

For hours we worked to dry her, warm her, and keep her alive. Against the odds, this little fighter started lifting her head, then trying to sit up, and now she's attempting to stand.

As you can see from the photos, she is incredibly tiny and fragile. We believe she may be premature or underdeveloped and she is still struggling to feed properly.

With everything currently happening, we know Precious needs someone with experience raising vulnerable newborn goat kids who can provide the level of care she deserves.

We are urgently looking for:

🐐 An experienced foster home

🐐 Advice from people experienced with newborn or premature kids

🐐 Shares to help us reach the right person
After everything she has already survived in her first day of life, we want to give Precious every possible chance.

Please share far and wide. Let's help this little girl find the care she needs. ❤️

19/06/2026

🚨 URGENT - RESCUE CATS NEED HELP WITHIN 48 HOURS 🚨

UPDATE 🙏🙏🙏🙏
We are buzy moving and building everything for the Pussycats at our temporary new location, so if we have not responded to you please give us a bit more time.
We have an amazing lady that can transport our kitties from far north down to Wellington so please text message us if your interested in adopting one of our baby's but are far away.

0275197108/0224733936

I am reaching out with a DESPERATE plea for help.

Many of you know my daughter Danielle recently passed away. Since then, I have been navigating unimaginable grief while fighting for a brain autopsy due to her exposure to CJD-contaminated surgical instruments during her 2007 brain surgery.

Today, after a month of battling for answers, I finally received approval for the autopsy.

Tonight, Iv just been told, by the very person that I trusted to be there, all of my rescue cats must be removed within 48 hours or they WILL be forcibly removed.

I am completely OVERWHELMED!

WE URGENTLY NEED:

🐾 Foster homes
🐾 Help trapping cats that are still outside
🐾 Transport assistance
🐾 Safe temporary accommodation for rescue cats
🐾 People willing to share this post

These cats have already been through so much and deserve safety and care. Right now, I am overwhelmed with grief and simply cannot do this alone.

If you can help in any way, please message me urgently!

Please share far and wide. Time is running out, and every share could save a life.

Location now is Far North, Horeke.

❤️ Monique
0275197108

01/06/2026

RIP SPUD 💔💔💔
May the Angels wrap their wings around you and fly you gently to Dan Ski. You were the last generation of our Pussycats @ Silverton. Suddenly gone but Forever in our hearts and now forever free ❤️

26/05/2026

A Special Invitation: Danielle’s Soul Graduation

To all who have walked beside Danielle

First Light Ritual 6:30 AM @ Point England Beach Reserve before the world wakes up.

We will gather at the Omaru creek bridge, cycle walkway. As the sun breaks the horizon and the bagpipes play, we will walk to the water’s edge (As Danielle did each morning) and stand together in the salt air for a quiet moment of reflection. We will share a "Breathlock" ritual—a collective breath to hold her memory in our hearts and release her spirit into the light.

Followed by the Formal Memorial Service 2pm @ Old All Saints Selwyn Church, Howick, to share tributes, scripture, and music.

This will be a time to celebrate the extraordinary life Danielle lived and the love she left behind.

Gathering & Refreshments After the service, please join us at The Good Home restaurant to share stories, laughter, and a toast to Danielle.

"I’m not losing you, I’m changing how I hold you."

23/05/2026

19/05/2026

We are devastated beyond words.