Animals in Care Needing Sponsorship

The following foster animals are needing sponsorship for their vet costs. Due to injury or illness their vet fees have been extensive and we are seeking donations to help us cover these costs.

All donations to DCH Animal Adoptions over $2 are fully tax deductible.

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Valentine

Valentine

DSH - female - 2 years and 6 months

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.The lovely Miss Valentine is Desexed, Vaccinated (until March 2026), and you and your family are very welcome to arrange a meeting to see if Val is the right girl for you!

The Ginger Ninja's...Valentine and her sister Veronica came into DCH care from a rural property at Luddenham when they were scared, hungry, 3-4 month old kittens, in 2023.
đŸŸOrange female cats are quite uncommon, so ginger sisters was quite a surprise!đŸŸ

Veronica has been adopted, so now it’s Val’s turn to find her cat-people!

Valentine is a very graceful and curious young lady who would be perfectly suited to an older person/family, plus excellent company for another cat/s or cat-safe dog/s. Once she trusts you, Val is an affectionate and interactive companion but she is not a “cuddly” cat, so not recommended for children. (Although quite happy to sleep, curled up behind your knees! đŸ˜»)

Valentine dislikes being carried around (until she trusts you), but loves pats, brushes, food treats, and of course a sunny windowsil! Flying insects will keep her occupied for hours, plus she does love a laser light or chase toy - natural hunting instincts are strong with this one!

The reduced adoption fee is $160 and Valentine is:

  • Microchipped,
  • Wormed & Flea treated regularly,
  • Litter-trained,
  • Vaccinated (until March 2026),
  • Desexed
  • MEDICAL: Valentine has been placed on monthly injections ($60) to treat pain and inflammation of her gums/teeth.

    So she lives her best and longest life, Valentine must also be an INDOOR ONLY cat (but of course this can include access to a SECURE outdoor area or enclosure).
    I am currently trialling her on a harness 
 tbc

    Please use the "Send enquiry email" link below, if you have any questions or if you are interested in meeting Valentine. Just include in your email, whether you’ve owned cats before, and why you’re genuinely interested in adopting Valentine.

    PLEASE NOTE: I no longer receive phone calls/messages from unknown mobiles, but I will contact you as soon as I receive your email enquiry.

  • If you are renting, please ensure that you have written approval to keep a cat BEFORE you lodge interest.
  • You must be an Australian Citizen, over 18 years old, to adopt an animal, and, for a kitten, also be prepared to look after it for up to 20years! đŸ˜»
  • In the current economic climate, please also consider annual vet fees and future feeding costs before committing to adopt

  • Valentine has been in foster care since 10 February 2023, for 2.3 years

    Milly

    Milly

    Domestic Medium Hair - female

    Poor Milly had to be rushed to the emergency vets and stay on oxygen overnight due to complications from a virus. Thank fully she made a full recovery. Her vet fees came to $1,926.65. If you can help sponsor some of Milly's additional vet costs please donate below

    Milly is a gorgeous kitten that loves to play with her siblings. She loves pats, scratches and cuddles. Milly is a typical active kitten that loves to explore, play, eat and sleep.

    Milly will be ready for adoption in April, once she has been desexed. Please text her foster carer if you'd like to meet Milly.

    Milly was adopted on 16 April 2025 after 1 month in foster care

    Gucci

    Gucci

    Domestic Short Hair - female

    Gucci is a sweet, friendly girl. She is in care with her brother, Diaz. Gucci loves people, pats, play time and sleep. She will make a very special companion to a lovely forever family.

    Please text her foster carer if you'd like to enquire about Gucci.

    Diaz and Gucci have had additional medical expenses well over $1000 and we are looking for additional sponsorship to help with costs.

    16th November - Consult at the vets and treatment for diarrhea.
    9th December - Consult and treatment at the vets with Enema and medication
    11th December - Overnight treatment at 24X7 vet and were given care and enema
    13th December - Xrays at the vets (not charged)
    16th December - Overnight treatment at 24X7 vet and were given fluids via drop and enemas and discharged on 17th.
    28th December - Spent several hours admitted to a vet clinic for support and care and additional enemas.
    3rd January - A prescription has been purchased from a compounding chemist.

    Diaz

    Diaz

    Domestic Short Hair - male

    Diaz is a very affectionate kitten. He follows you everywhere and wants to be part of a family where he can receive lots of love, attention and pats. One of Diaz's favourite things is food time! He is 100% a foodie which is evident within his big round tummy! Diaz has so much character and personality already; he gets so happy when he sees humans that he jumps up onto his back legs to greet them. He LOVES belly rubs and he will lay on his side and back begging for more.

    Diaz and Gucci have had additional medical expenses well over $1000 and we are looking for additional sponsorship to help with costs.

    16th November - Consult at the vets and treatment for diarrhea.
    9th December - Consult and treatment at the vets with Enema and medication
    11th December - Overnight treatment at 24X7 vet and were given care and enema
    13th December - Xrays at the vets (not charged)
    16th December - Overnight treatment at 24X7 vet and were given fluids via drop and enemas and discharged on 17th.
    28th December - Spent several hours admitted to a vet clinic for support and care and additional enemas.
    3rd January - A prescription has been purchased from a compounding chemist.

    Ruby

    Ruby

    Cavoodle - female

    20/10/24 Ruby's additional leg surgery will be carried out around around July-August 2025. Her estimated cost for the next surgery is around $3700. Any help is appreciated to help cover the costs of her care.

    Meet Ruby – A Sweet and Resilient Cavoodle Looking for Her Forever Home

    Ruby is a loving Cavoodle puppy who has been through a lot in her short life. Born with a condition in her left hind leg, she required surgery to correct a Grade IV Medial Luxating Patella. Her condition also involved severe medialization of the tibial tuberosity, muscle atrophy, and abnormalities in the femur and hip. Ruby has already undergone major surgery, followed by several weeks of restricted movement to allow for proper healing.

    She has been desexed, fully vaccinated, and is now recovering well from her surgeries. Ruby has had post-surgery X-rays, but she isn’t completely in the clear yet. Between the ages of 14 and 16 months, she will need another round of X-rays and further surgery to remove a pin from her leg and a surgery to further correct her patella. These procedures will need to be specifically completed at North Richmond Vet Hospital.

    Her future family should understand that additional medical care and costs are involved, and there is a small possibility that her left hind leg may need to be amputated if further surgeries don't fully resolve the issue. However, her current treatment plan is designed to save and strengthen her leg.

    Ruby has been fostered in a caring home throughout her recovery. She is a highly affectionate and playful pup who adores human company. After weeks of restricted activity, Ruby is eager to run, play, and explore, but her foster family has noted that she can be a bit anxious—a trait likely linked to her confinement during recovery.

    While Ruby is incredibly sweet and friendly, she does have a few quirks. She tends to get jealous if other dogs are receiving attention and would thrive in a home where she can be the center of attention. For this reason, Ruby would do best in a household without young children, though older teenagers may be a good fit.

    Despite her challenges, Ruby is a happy, bouncy dog, but she still limps on her bad leg due to muscle atrophy and a low pain tolerance. With time and care, her muscle strength should improve. She will also benefit from ongoing training and obedience classes to help with her social skills and manage any remaining anxiety.

    Ruby is a wonderful, lively companion, and she’s now ready for a loving forever home that understands her medical needs and is prepared to provide the care she deserves and she will need to be a home with access to both indoors and outdoors.

    If you’re looking for an affectionate, playful dog who has overcome the odds and still faces her challenges with resilience, Ruby could be the perfect addition to your family.

    Buffin

    Buffin

    British Bulldog - female

    Buffin is a lovely girl that came into DCH needing extensive vet care for her breathing and skin. The total cost of these operations and treatments has come to $3600 so we are seeking sponsorship to help us cover these costs.

    Buffin was adopted on 21 August 2024 after 1 month in foster care

    Lincoln

    Lincoln

    Staffy x - male

    I NEED A SPECIAL HOME â€ïžđŸ–€

    Lincoln is a sweet boy who has come very far since he has been in foster care.

    He was found as a stray and was in very poor condition. Since being in care he has really grown in personality. He is a fantastic dog to have her own home he is house trained and crate trained, loves to play with squeaky toys and loves to play with dogs
    He absolutely adores people and he’s extremely gentle around children.
    He is currently doing rehab hydrotherapy one session a week, and it has helped strengthen his muscles so that he can increase his exercise.
    If you can offer Lincoln the special home he needs please contact us to meet him..

    Sponsorship Required
    Due to his poor start to life and being so underweight Lincoln has had to have more vet attention than most to rule out any underlying conditions. He also required some baby teeth to be extracted. His vet fees have come to $1,007 and we are seeking sponsorship to cover some of these additional expenses.

    Muffin

    Muffin

    Domestic Long Hair - male - 3 years and 4 months

    Sponsorship required: Muffin has a Grade 4/5 heart murmur and needs an ultrasound to determine what is causing it which will cost $1000.Thank you so much to those that donated towards Muffin's additional vet fees, her extra costs have now been fully covered

    Muffin has been diagnosed with a heart murmur which means he will require quarterly check ups at the vet and may have to be on regular medication when he is older. He is a sweet, beautuful boy who is deserving of his own special family. Muffin plays and runs just like any other kitten. He loves to be cuddled and kissed and has the most gorgeous long blue/grey coat. He would really thrive in a family of his own.

    Muffin has received his 1st and 2nd kitten vaccinations. He is microchipped and up to date with his flea and worm treatment. Muffin is eating Royal Canin Mother and Babycat dry food and uses crystal cat litter.

    Please ring or text his carer if you are interested in adopting Muffin, and are able to provide for any special needs he may require in the future.

    Muffin has been in foster care since 11 February 2022, for 3.3 years

    Chloe

    Chloe

    French bulldog - female

    Chloe is a very bouncy, fun loving little girl who can’t keep still
    She loves attention and is happy to snuggle up with you on the lounge
    Chloe had a very bad start to life as she was an outside dog only and was subsequently abandoned by her previous owners
    As a result of this, Chloe is not house trained and would benefit from some form of formal training
    Chloe is very selective in the dog friends that she chooses to make however she loves everybody. She would be happier in a single dog family where she has your undivided attention Chloe has undergone BOAS surgery due to genetic breathing issues. The surgery was a success. We are seeking sponsorship to assist with the additional $1,700 in vet costs for this procedure

    Chloe was adopted on 25 April 2024 after 6 days in foster care

    Doug

    Doug

    Mastiff X - male

    Doug came into care with DCH after being found as a stray and taken to the local pound.

    Doug had a HUGE dangling tumor which had impacted his life up until he came to us and had it removed which improved his quality of life.

    Doug sits, shakes and has an amazing gentle personality, he is currently in a foster home with cats although he doesn't like them and will need a home with no other dogs or cats.

    Doug is a gentle boy and lives with a 5 year old which he enjoys, he loves to attend tea parties with teddies but also likes to follow his foster dad to the shed to work on the car. Doug needs a home where he will be included in the daily life of his family, he has alot of love to give in his senior years and deserves to be loved back.

    Doug is in care in the Hawkesbury Area 2756

    Sponsorship Required for Dougs surgery - Dougs tumour has now been successfully removed. His Vet costs have come to $663. If you can assist to sponsor some of these costs please click the donation links belowThank You to Rosita, Doug & Savourlife - thanks to your genorisity Doug's additional vet fees have now been fully sponsored