The Happy Stories

Henry (formerly Thiarr)

We can't imagine our life without him he is absolutely the most delightful, easy-going little guy ...»read this happy story

Nelson

From the moment we read Nelson's profile we knew we had to meet him, everything felt right ...»read this happy story

Judd

I picked him up for the Melbourne drop off / pick up point and was delighted to meet the most beautiful black and white compact little dog ...»read this happy story

Bobbi (formerly Lilly)

After a lot of thought Lilly has be renamed BOBBI as she bobs her head in such a cute way! Bobbi has quickly settled into living with Hamish...»read this happy story

Coco (formerly Talicia)

Even though the process is a little bit longer than just walking into a pet store and handing over your money, adopting a pet from Victorian Dog Rescue is so much more rewarding...»read this happy story

Satin

I originally met Satin at Elizabeth’s quarantine facility in Mildura just prior to Christmas of 2010. She had jumped out of the holding yard and was just happily mixing it up with the rest of Elizabeth’s own dogs as if to say, “They will never notice that I am not meant to be here”...»read this happy story

Dougal

It was easy for us to fall in love with Dougal! He is a tall, handsome boy with boundless energy, and full of love for us. He is extremely well-behaved and from the day he came to us, has never put a foot wrong in the house...»read this happy story

Jack (formerly Pepe)

Life is a ball for Jack ( formally Pepe) who came into our family and makes us smile everyday...»read this happy story

Buddy

Buddy originally came to us as a foster dog, and having been foster carers in the past it should have been easy, but became apparent from day one that he was meant to stay ... »read this happy story

Delvaney

Delby came home with us October 2010 - and right from the start it was as though he had been with us forever... »read this happy story

Terence

Terence is a very happy little boy and has settled really well. He and Poppet spend the day while I'm at work snoozing on my bed... »read this happy story

Monty

We are all very happy to have him as an addition to our family. Just to watch him
play with Bobby and chase the cockatoos... »read this happy story

Harry (formerly Barry)

Harry is just such an amazing little boy and he is improving in leaps and bounds every day. Dax is such a gentle soul. Wonderful with children- and even cats... »read this happy story

Isis

Isis is completely adorable and has the most beautiful nature. She loves to keep warm by the fire and enjoys following us around like a shadow... »read this happy story

Dax (formerly Praxis)

Dax, formally known as Praxis, has settled into my family wonderfully. Dax is such a gentle soul. Wonderful with children- and even cats... »read this happy story

Tyson

Tyson has settled in well with us, he is a happy playful old boy and we love him heaps. From his first day with us his tail has not stopped wagging ... »read this happy story

Max (formerly Ozzie)

Max is a beautiful little heeler with a wonderful, gentle nature. He has taught his mum and dad to be selfless and caring and the meaning of unconditional love. We all love going to the park ... »read this happy story

Indie

Indie has settled in well, she gets walks everyday, and her favourite seat in the house is the couch. I have attached some photos of her for you ... »read this happy story

Ruben

Adopting Ruben was a huge decision. On first meeting Ruben we fell in love with his adorable eyes and energetic personality, though we were nervous about bringing him home. However within days we knew we had made the right choice... »read this happy story

Yota

We fell in love with Yota and she with us. We feel absolutely blessed to have taken such a journey with our friend in need. I have never had as rewarding an experience as fostering a dog that has had a tough time and seeing it blossom.. »read this happy story

Bella (formerly Guinivere)

Adopting Bella is one of the most rewarding things that we have ever done. The experience does not end at bringing your new family member home, it continues on throughout their whole life... »read this happy story

Tillie (formerly Essie)

Tillie has been a huge hit at Williamstowne off leash beach front because she is so friendly and fits right in with all the other dogs...Thank you so much for enriching my life with Tillie... »read this happy story

Weary (formerly Theo)

Theo (or "Sir Weary" as he is now known) is doing amazingly! After getting to know him for a bit, we decided to name him after Sir 'Weary' Dunlop, the extraordinary military doctor ... »read this happy story

Kel & Kirk

Kirk and Kell are possibly father and son. They do everything together - they play, explore, kiss, spoon and clean each other ... »see more photos of the happy pair

Farley

Farley has been a fabulous addition to our family. With already one furkid in our house the decision to add another four legged family member was an important one ... »read this happy story

Faith

Faith and Elita became great friends within the first afternoon and they absolutely adore each other and hate being separated ... »read this happy story

Emory

Emory has made himself a part of our family from the very begining. Loves a romp, a cuddle and playing with Tynee. ... »read this happy story

Louis (formerly Franklin)

He is very happy here, and has become very good friends with our other dog... »read this happy story

Angus

Angus and his faithful brave nurse Rocky the cat... »read this happy story

Juno

Juno has made herself quite at home and is best buddies with her new pals Bindi and Toby... »read this happy story

Maggie (formerly Paloma)

She is my life and she is cared for as I would care for my own children. She never leaves my side... »read this happy story

Martha and Rufus (formerly Marianne and Preston)

Martha and Rufus are such a big part of our lives. I love how they meet me at the door and cuddle up ... »read this happy story

Missie

Missie has settled in amazingly well and seems to be extremely happy with us ... »read this happy story

Polly

With continual tail wagging and enormous grins on their faces, we know that we are all going to have a very happy life together ... »read this happy story

Barney (formerly Otto)

Barney is one of the most beautiful dogs we have ever owned. He is very clever, friendly and happy - his tail is forever wagging. A complete gem to have around... »read this happy story

Winston

Now that we have him"the lights have come back on in our house". He is a little gem... »read this happy story