Julie McCafferty writes: "Bonnie who we adopted from Almost Home 18 months ago. They had rescued her from a puppy farm. She wasn’t used to human interaction at all but now she loves nothing more than cuddles on the sofa. We all adore her."placeholder image
Julie McCafferty writes: "Bonnie who we adopted from Almost Home 18 months ago. They had rescued her from a puppy farm. She wasn’t used to human interaction at all but now she loves nothing more than cuddles on the sofa. We all adore her."

National Rescue Dog Day: 29 lovely photos of rescue dogs in the Newtownabbey area

By Helena McManus
Published 21st May 2025, 16:30 GMT
Updated 27th May 2025, 16:56 GMT

Following National Rescue Dog Day (May 20), we’re celebrating the joy, loyalty and unconditional love a rescue dog can bring.

We asked Newtownabbey readers who’ve opened their hearts and homes to a rescue dog to share their photos with us and let us know what makes their pet so special.

Patricia Hutton: "Meet Adora, I rescued her from Assisi Animal Sanctuary March 2024 and it was the best decision I've ever made."

25. Rescue Dogs

Patricia Hutton: "Meet Adora, I rescued her from Assisi Animal Sanctuary March 2024 and it was the best decision I've ever made." Photo: Patricia Hutton

Trio Tracie Graham writes: "My wee Dolly, ex-breeder."

26. Rescue Dogs

Trio Tracie Graham writes: "My wee Dolly, ex-breeder." Photo: Trio Tracie Graham

Shirley McBride writes: "Tigbert missed every day, loved always."

27. Rescue Dogs

Shirley McBride writes: "Tigbert missed every day, loved always." Photo: Shirley McBride

Pamela Sloan writes: "Magic - Monaghan dog pound rescue 2015."

28. Rescue Dogs

Pamela Sloan writes: "Magic - Monaghan dog pound rescue 2015." Photo: Pamela Sloan

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