New Zealand animal shelter begs for foster homes for adorable abandoned puppies

Animal shelter begs dog lovers to foster adorable puppies abandoned by their owners

  • A New Zealand animal shelter is begging dog lovers to foster adorable puppies
  • The Saving Hope Foundation is in dire need of homes for the abandoned pups 
  • The rescue centre is full, with more dogs expected to arrive over the weekend

A New Zealand animal rescue shelter is begging dog lovers to foster adorable puppies abandoned by their owners.

The Saving Hope Foundation in Silverdale, 30 kilometres north of Auckland on the country’s North Island, is in dire need of temporary homes for the Staffordshire terrier pups after their pregnant mother was found wandering the streets.

Volunteer Bronte Anderson shared an impassioned plea on Facebook, saying the rescue centre is full with more dogs expected to arrive over the weekend. 

Ms Anderson told Daily Mail Australia the shelter is also desperate for donations to fund the animals’ care.

A New Zealand animal rescue shelter is begging dog lovers to foster adorable puppies (one pictured) abandoned by their owners

The Saving Hope Foundation in Silverdale, 30 kilometres north of Auckland on the country's North Island, is in dire need of temporary homes for the Staffordshire terrier pups

The Saving Hope Foundation in Silverdale, 30 kilometres north of Auckland on the country’s North Island, is in dire need of temporary homes for the Staffordshire terrier pups

She said the bulk of funding currently comes straight from the pockets of the charity’s founder, Janine Hinton.

Ms Hinton told Daily Mail Australia she has ‘about 200 dogs’ in her care at any one time.

‘It’s just crazy,’ she said.

‘We need more fosters and funds. We had a mum come in yesterday with five puppies and we spent the whole day trying to save the life of one of the puppies who sadly passed away last night.’

Ms Hinton said she has seen dogs arrive at the shelter with broken legs, severe malnourishment and injuries consistent with blunt force trauma.

‘It’s just heartbreaking,’ she said. ‘I’m so tired of it.’

The rescue centre is full with more dogs expected to arrive over the weekend

The rescue centre is full with more dogs expected to arrive over the weekend

The puppies were born at the shelter after their pregnant mother (pictured) was found wandering the streets

The puppies were born at the shelter after their pregnant mother (pictured) was found wandering the streets

Those interested in lending a hand can apply by filling out a form on the shelter’s website.

Dozens have already pledged their support online, with one woman saying she is happy to take two.

‘I would take them all if I could,’ said another.