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Adopt

Visit with our pets ready for
adoption. Come meet your
perfect match today!

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Foster

Without fostering, there can be
no rescue. Every year we save
the lives of over 500 pets.

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Donate

Every little bit counts!
Your generous donation helps
animals most in need.

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Volunteer

You can help animals that we
would otherwise not be able to
facilitate.

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2023 FY Breakdown of Donations

$0.00 Veterinary Bills
Vet Bills are our major expense as we ensure all of our rescues are in tip-top health and desexed before being rehomed.
$0.00 Animal Supplies
Dog & cat food, regular treatments for fleas, ticks and heartworm, as well as beds, collars, leads, supplementing the food supplied to pound animals... the list goes on!

Latest News

Help Us Build Cat Condos for Our Rescues!
Help Us Build Cat Condos for Our Rescues!

Welcome to our fundraiser – we are Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc. , a dedicated animal rescue organisation based...

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Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc.
Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc.

Welcome to Friends of the Pound (Tweed) Inc. We’d love you to share this video around on your social media...

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A Christmas Message from Topsy
A Christmas Message from Topsy

Hello, my name is Topsy. I was living at the pound where I was worried and sad as I did...

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Sia – Puppies Are Forever
Sia – Puppies Are Forever

Sia’s new release: “Puppies Are Forever” from ‘Everyday Is Christmas’! Perfect for this time of year… “Puppies Are Forever” Oh...

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Our Desexing Vouchers Are Now Online!
Our Desexing Vouchers Are Now Online!
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Can YOU foster a cat?
Can YOU foster a cat?

The qualities of a good fosterer are: patience, understanding, and unconditional love. Older people can make excellent foster parents; so...

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Friends of the Pound Colouring Book
Friends of the Pound Colouring Book

This one of a kind Colouring Book is suitable for young and old alike, containing 22 unique portraits of dogs and cats from among the thousands that we have rescued, fostered and rehomed over the years since 2000. Why not get your copy – they make great gifts for young and old for the tiny price of $10 (plus postage)...

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The benefits of adopting an animal
The benefits of adopting an animal

Buying a rescue animal saves a life. You can meet and get to know your animal before you commit to...

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Pet Care

How to Help Your Adopted Cat Adjust to Their New Home
How to Help Your Adopted Cat Adjust to Their New Home

Bringing home an adopted cat is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming for both you...

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Home Alone? No Problem: Helping Your Adopted Dog Beat Separation Anxiety
Home Alone? No Problem: Helping Your Adopted Dog Beat Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a common issue in adopted dogs, especially those with an uncertain past or history of abandonment. When...

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Dog Socialisation 101: How to Help Your Adopted Dog Get Along with Others
Dog Socialisation 101: How to Help Your Adopted Dog Get Along with Others

Socialising your adopted dog is one of the most important steps in helping them feel comfortable, confident, and happy in...

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Cracking the Cat Code: Why Your Adopted Feline Hides or Keeps Their Distance
Cracking the Cat Code: Why Your Adopted Feline Hides or Keeps Their Distance

Bringing a new cat into your home can be an exciting experience, but not all cats settle in right away....

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Caring for your new dog or puppy
Caring for your new dog or puppy

Bringing them home for the first time The very first rule – start as you wish to continue! Having a...

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Caring for your new cat or kitten
Caring for your new cat or kitten

Bringing them home for the first time At first your new cat/kitten will be timid as it needs time to...

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We offer subsidised de-sexing & microchipping!
We offer subsidised de-sexing & microchipping!

Friends of the Pound offer subsidised desexing & microchipping. De-sexing Desexing is an effective strategy to prevent unwanted pregnancies. There is...

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Rehoming Stories

Turtle & Blackie
Turtle & Blackie

Turtle is the Mum and Blackie the Son, both have been together since 2007 when Blackie came into the world....

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Rose
Rose

Our family was lucky to receive a beautiful kitten 10 years ago from Friends of the Pound. Our son Jaden...

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Coffee
Coffee

Coffee started life living in a car due to the no-pet-policy in rentals. After some time living in the car,...

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Waldo & Whitney
Waldo & Whitney

Waldo and Whitney were brother and sister, lovely Maine Coon cats. Their story is both sad and happy, their age...

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How to Help Your Adopted Cat Adjust to Their New Home
How to Help Your Adopted Cat Adjust to Their New Home

Bringing home an adopted cat is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming for both you...

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Are you looking for a new companion?

Meet our pets ready for adoption!

Pasha

Pasha

Pasha is a gentle and loving companion cat with a lot of potential to bring joy to the right home. ...

Panther

Panther

Panther is a playful little boy who can be a little shy to begin with, but once he’s settled in...

Misty aka Victor​

Misty aka Victor​

Misty is a lovely boy who prefers to be the only pet, as he doesn’t get along with other cats....

Sally

Sally

Sally is a beautiful girl although needs to be an only cat as a companion in a quiet home. Do​...

Dheerash

Dheerash

Dheerash is a friendly, playful young boy, who is a little timid to begin with. But once he is comfortable...

Maverick

Maverick

Meet mellow pup MAVERICK. Maverick is a sweet-natured gentle pup who, along with his brothers and sisters, arrived at the...

Cleo

Cleo

CLEO is one of our seniors who is now looking for a lovely home as a companion cat. Cleo is...

Manny

Manny

Meet Manny, a lovely natured pup who will make a great family dog! Manny is looking for a loving home...

Melody

Melody

Meet sweet girl Melody. Melody arrived at the pound with her litter mates, but they were never claimed. Despite their...

Wren

Wren

Wren is a very gentle lady who loves a head butt.  She can be a little shy until she​ knows...

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