Abbey Vanderplas is one of two full-time volunteers at Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue in Woolston. Photo: Newsline / CCCChristchurch City Council says a focus on re-training dogs for adoption led to almost all of the canines at the city's shelter being rehomed last year. Said council animal services manager Lionel Bridger: "Working with Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue and Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust is a key part of our focus on rehoming dogs. Auckland City Council figures for 2020 show that 5492 dogs were impounded, with 1388 euthanised and just 372 adopted. Abbey Vanderplas is one of two full-time, trained volunteers at Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue in Woolston.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 15, 2021 03:45 UTC