Name: Rachael
E-mail: rachael.mcguirk@hotmail.com
Date posted: March 09, 2010 - 09:17 pm
Message: Hey! I am fostering a dog from the Animal Welfare League that I volunteer at.
She isn't yet displayed on their site until she goes back.
She is a young Kelpie (she looks purebred but is quite small)
She has a tough start but is making so much improvement.. she is smart and beautiful, good with other dogs (once she realises they are harmless) and she is so cuddly and walks right by your side.
If anyone is interested please let me know. She will make an absolutely amazing companion!

Name: Sharon Dwyer
E-mail: Private
Date posted: March 01, 2010 - 07:52 pm
Message: Private

Name: Shimmer
E-mail: Private
Date posted: February 28, 2010 - 10:18 pm
Message: Awesome website.
As the owner of two active border collies that compete and excel in dog agility, i find it an absolute disgrace and shame that people purchase a working type dog to sit around in a backyard all day. These dogs are bred to work! They are highly intellegent and driven and are miserable if they are not made part of the family and given something to do! A sleeping lying around working dog whether that be a bc, kelpie, cattle dog, aussie sheperd, coolie, is a BORED working dog! It makes me sick in the guts when the working breeds are abandoned because of the very thing that makes them the best dogs on earth- their high drive! Of course that wonderful quality is overshadowed by obedience problems due to the owners lack of skill or time.
In my experience some of the most difficult dogs make the most outstanding dogs when given the right positive training and a task like dog sports, herding etc. When i hear of a dog that is full of beans and rearing to go that the previous owners coudn't control- i think that that dog is a sporting champion in the making with the right training.
I hope that this website gets forever homes to all the dogs listed and those that adopt choose wizely and cater to the needs and temperament of the dog to bring out its full potential so they can live out the rest of their lives feeling included in the family's activities what ever they may be.
Thanks again and keep up the good work. x

Name: Emma L Hart
E-mail: Private
Date posted: February 15, 2010 - 07:59 pm
Message: Hi Sophie's Choice, I Just wanted to say what an awesome website you have. I check it regularly and think of others who may be willing to help one of the divine canines needing a loving home. I talk to my dog Gina about it and she seems to know she is a lucky one. I'm spreading the word about your site. I'll get a second dog when I'm in a position to but for now I'm helping this way, by checking the site and letting people know about it. Keep up the great work, you are making a real difference. Kind Regards and Woof Woof and Happy Tail Wags to all, Emma

Name: Snowy & Sim
E-mail: Private
Date posted: February 12, 2010 - 01:18 pm
Message: Private

Name: Jacqueline
E-mail: jacq@jacqdar.net.au
Date posted: February 12, 2010 - 09:17 am
Message: Great job people!! Makes me sob just looking. We have just bought 200 acres and will be adopting one of these beautiful creatures very soon. Wish it could be sooner, but forever homes need some planning. Keep up the great work. Where do I donate?

Name: lea
E-mail: shinenez@yahoo.com
Date posted: February 09, 2010 - 08:19 am
Message: A wonderful site - so many beautiful dogs. May I give some heart felt thanks - Nana and aunty two golden oldies from the Hawkesbury pound have arrived safe and sound in Tasmania and with more thanks than I could possibly give to Toll Freightlines for flying them both completely free of charge on Virgin Blue, a big thanks also to Animal Transport in Sydney who worked with the pound on administering their tape worm tabs and getting them ready for flight. Nana is around 14 and Aunty around 12. They will blossom with good care and are now fitting in with my other family dogs and exploring the farm.

Name: Kate
E-mail: Private
Date posted: February 05, 2010 - 07:52 am
Message: Private

Name: Judy
E-mail: addisonjudy@hotmail.com
Date posted: February 04, 2010 - 01:09 pm
Message: It's wonderful to see these comments from Amanda, Morris and Bernie.It restores my faith in the human race with regards to dogs.My rescue Border Collie from Mildura has been with me for a year and a lovelier companion you couldn't wish for,he too was featured on this wonderful website.

Name: Bernie Woodhouse
E-mail: Private
Date posted: January 30, 2010 - 07:24 pm
Message: I would like to thank everybody conected to this website. I rescued/purchased Sasha from the pound today having seen her on your site.via Border collie rescue Why anybody would have abandonded her is beyond comprehension???
A beautiful happy dog loves people,walks,playing fetch what more could one want from a dog?

Logan City Pound (Kingston, Qld)

Kennel Number: K48370
Breed: Border Collie
Gender: Female
Desexed: YES

Name: Morris
E-mail: Private
Date posted: January 28, 2010 - 04:18 pm
Message: Brilliant website! A massive thank you to those who put it together and keep it going! The hardest part for me to understand is how people can have a dog for years and years and then surrender it to a pound knowing that the majority are put down. Its horrific. By that stage how can they not be a part of the family? Imagine how confused and devestating it is for the dog. Anyway - SAY NO TO PET SHOPS & SAVE A LIFE AT THE POUND - Cheers - Morris

Name: Amanda
E-mail: Private
Date posted: January 14, 2010 - 05:03 pm
Message: I just wanted to tell you guys how wonderful I think you are and thank you for highlighting the plight of these poor dogs. As a rescued border collie & kelpie owner it absolutely breaks my heart to see any of the dogs on this site impounded because I know how sensitive, loyal and wonderful working dog breeds are, and how much they can truely be part of your family. To anyone considering adopting a pound dog - please do - you wont regret it, they will thank you will their love and companionship forever. How people can continue buying pups from pet shops whilst these dogs die I have no idea. Thanks again Sophies Choice and to everyone else - spread the word!

Name: Angela McClelland
E-mail: angelamcclelland@live.com.au
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 04:00 pm
Message: ok, this is kind of spooky... i had a border collie cross named "sophie" when i was a kid & she was the best dog ever! she's been gone now for a few years & i have a family of my own... we were looking for a little "sophie" of our own and by chance while web surfing i came accross this site... we found our very own "sophie" & we will be picking her up from Hawkesbury pound next week!! from my family to yours, thank you so very much!!

(Originally posted 5/11/2009)

Name: Janice
E-mail: acuprac@powerup.com.au
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:56 pm
Message: I love your site. I have a border collie crossed kelpie and understand the love of these breeds. At present there is a lovely pup at Dakabin pound here in Brisbane, Bruce Lee. One border collie cross a cattle cross. Don't know if you can add them.

(Originally posted 29/10/2009)

Name: Jessica
E-mail: whoz_da_lil_biatch_2@hotmail.com
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:55 pm
Message: Im from SA but havnt found any border collies i have fallen in love with, but i have found
Breed: Border Collie Cross
Gender: Female
Name: "Whiskey"
Age: 5-6 months
Desexed: YES
on your page for border collies, and was wondering if you knew if shelters would allow the pup to be brought over from tas?
Thanks

(Originally posted 5/10/2009)

Name: Susan
E-mail: radsusan2002@yahoo.com.au
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:53 pm
Message: After viewing your website whist trying to locate a rescue dog for a friend of mine I am so grateful there are animal lovers like you in the world. Thank you and please keep up the commitment to be a voice for our very precious dogs who find themselves without a loving, caring home and owners who adopt these doggies can expect unconditional love in return. I have two pound dogs who thank me every day.
Susan, Cairns.

(Originally posted 21/9/2009)

Name: Sonia
E-mail: reison23@gmail.com
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:53 pm
Message: Thank you so much to Banjos Choices who helped us to find Rocky. He is a gorgeous boy, very loving, clever and well mannered and the wonderful people from VicDRG brought him to us all the way from Mildura to Melbourne.

BC's are special, but we love all dogs, and your site helps to make the world a better place for them, and for us lucky ones who find our best friends through you.

(Originally posted 14/9/2009)

Name: Bloss, Buddy & Barbie
E-mail: cuteblackandwhitedog@hotmail.com
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:51 pm
Message: Hi there Sophie, Gretchen, Banjo and Libby
Thank you for doing such a wonderful job in highlighting dogs in pounds in need of homes.
We have heard of a male dog 'Phantom' who was rescued from the pound by an organisation "Dabs"
(www.dabs.org.au)
He is a wonderful kelpie cross, currently in temporary foster care, but he really needs to find his forever home.
If it isnt too much trouble, we were hoping Gretchen could list him on this website to help find him his forever home.
Thank you so much
Lots of tail wags from
Bloss, Buddy and Barbie

(Originally posted 7/9/2009)

Name: Mike Bailey
E-mail: mike@goodfordogs.org
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:47 pm
Message: I love this site!
What a great idea.I'm compiling a list of Australian pounds and shelters to expand the Good For Dogs shelter map. Could you send me your list please?
Thanks,
Mike

(Originally posted 18/8/2009)

Name: Robyn McPhee
E-mail: woofrobyn@hotmail.com
Date posted: November 24, 2009 - 03:45 pm
Message: What wonderful people you are!
I came across your site by accident and I'm astounded and very grateful that there are people out there trying so hard to find homes for all these gorgeous dogs.
Having been involved with dogs most of my life and being passionate about their welfare I often feel overwhelmed by the number of dogs who end up in pounds and shelters. Despite widespread education, regulation and publicity, nothing seems to change.
At some point in my life my dogs and I will give a loving home to one of these poor darlings.
Keep up the great work. I will bring your site to the attention of my "doggie" friends. If there is any assistance you require - just ask.
Regards
Robyn

(Originally posted 18/8/2009)