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This week’s pick

Bruce

Griffon x Australian Terrier · 6 years · Male · Te Atatu Peninsula

Bruce is a beautiful loving companion. He gets along with children and cats and most dogs as long as they're introduced correctly. He doesn't tend to get along with dogs that play quite roughly…

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Why shelter-free?

A pet settles faster when it goes straight from one loving home to the next, with no kennel, no stress and no waiting.

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Pets wait in their own home, on their own sofa, until the right family comes along.

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  1. Tell us about themAdd a few photos and share what makes them special: their personality, quirks and favourite things.
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  3. Choose the right familyMeet in person, then mark your pet as rehomed.

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