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My time at DoggieRescue has taught me so much about dogs,
I’ve learnt to read their body language to watch for signs they
are stressed and how to respond to them. I’ve loved learning so
much from Monika and the kennel hands at the shelter.

Funnily enough the most important lessons Monika has taught
me over the years are about people. To watch what they say
when they’re not saying much, to trust how the animals respond
to a person. If a dog doesn’t like a person, the dog is usually
right.

“ Monika, you taught me to trust my ins ncts. You
have given me the skills I need to take the next step

in my journey and I wouldn’t be able to do this if it Some special volunteers like Monique,
wasn’t for you.” Kelly, Stu and Karen have even changed
my mind about cats! I was never a cat fan

Six years has had its highs and lows, hearts were broken when but they have made me see them for the
we lost dogs who deserved better than what people had done to beautiful, affectionate and smart animals
them, but I also got to be a part of so many love stories. I was they are. Pictured above with me is Bella
there when people met their dog for the first time! To see them who I drove to Hunter Valley to pick up
slowly connect, build a bond and have them keep in touch and for Monika after her human passed away
update us on how that dog is doing has been a unique and she found herself in the pound.
experience that I will always be grateful for.

Kat, the lead Kennel hand who would
become my best friend, the only person
Abbey, Aleta, Myself & Emily - the kennel hands who would I trust to mind my dogs and my travel
become a second family companion for October 2023 when we
head to Europe

I can’t believe the time has come, my last event is done. My journey in rescue isn’t over, a few friends and I
There’s one more Facebook auction to run. This is my started Hunter Valley Animal Facility & Rehoming
final article for the DoggieRescue Magazine. One last Centre and in January it’s our second anniversary.
shift as an Adoptions Officer before I walk out of the This little rescue is powered by passionate rescuers,
gates for the last time as I’ve seen so many happy one of whom learnt everything she knows about
animals do. rescue from Monika’s DoggieRescue. Bring on 2023!

For more details on the dogs, and cat, men oned by Jen please click on each underlined name...