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In each edition, you will find plenty of updates about what’s been happening at the Home and hear about opportunities you might be interested in to help animals in need.

Whichever part of our work moves your heart the most, it’s all thanks to the support of people like you.
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Our latest newsletters

Summer/Autumn 2026

Our 10th issue celebrates powerful stories of transformation and love. Inside, discover how Harry overcame heartbreaking neglect to find his forever home, meet Maxine—an animal lover whose compassion lives on—and read how expert behavioural support helped Stitch become a happy, confident dog with the family she deserves.

January 5, 2026

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Winter/Spring 2025

This edition of Best Mates is full of heart-warming stories. Meet Atticus, once abandoned and now thriving with his forever family, learn about our devoted volunteers, and discover how Rosemary’s love for senior dogs will live on for generations.
July 19, 2025
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Summer/Autumn 2025

Over the past year, the Home welcomed over 18,200 lost and abandoned animals into our care. Each was given their second chance, thanks to you. Although we can’t share every animal’s story with you, we’ve selected some of the most heartwarming updates in this edition.
November 30, 2024
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Winter/Spring 2024

Inside you’ll find uplifting stories of vulnerable animals thriving thanks to our generous donors, updates on our newly rebranded community vet hospital, and our groundbreaking Home Together program helping people keep their pets during tough times. You’ll also meet a bonded trio of cats and read a moving story of love, loss and new beginnings.
May 31, 2024
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Summer/Autumn 2024

This edition of Best Mates shares powerful stories made possible by our generous donors, as we face another kitten season and rising dog and puppy surrenders. You’ll meet dedicated staff and foster carers, learn why microchipping matters, and read uplifting stories of resilience, care and happy endings.

November 30, 2023
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Winter/Spring 2023

In this edition read about life-long mates, Polly and Darling, a cat pair who found their new forever home together. Meet Billie, a smiley pooch bravely battling heart disease who found a loving home to enjoy her golden years. And you’ll just love reading about Jay Jay, a 13-year-old Husky who instantly captured the hearts of his new family.
May 31, 2023
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Summer/Autumn 2023

Read about the joy having animals later in life can bring, hear about Owen the cat’s journey from injured and scared to loving home, and meet one of our newest behaviour graduates. Plus our roadmap to the future, adoption ambassador program and Barry’s lasting legacy of love.
November 30, 2022
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Winter/Spring 2022

In this edition learn how Nicole the cat, cruelly doused in cooking oil, is now living her best life with her adopted family. Meet Diddy, a gentle giant, nervous of people because of his previous experiences, who is now coming out of his shell as soon as he arrived home with new dad Shane. And meet our new patron Lady Primrose Potter.
June 30, 2022
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Summer/Autumn 2022

In this edition you’ll read about Rogan who trembled uncontrollably at the back of his pen when he first arrived, elderly cat Neo, and devoted cats April and Autumn–inseparable because of April’s disability and dependence on her sister.
November 30, 2021
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Winter 2021

In this, our first edition, you will read about our golden oldies, Tia the 11-year-old cat who had her world turned upside down when her owner sadly passed away, and Nyx, a gentle Greyhound who won the hearts of her new family as soon as they saw her. You’ll also learn about the work and dedication of our extensive network of foster volunteers, our compassionate animal care attendants, talented behaviour team specialists and our professional vets and vet nurses.
May 31, 2021
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