Smart Pup for Nin

Smart Pup for Nin

Maliyah (known as Nin) is a beautiful 11 year old girl, who knows how to make people smile.

63.75% Raised
$12,750.15 donated of $20,000.00 goal
101 Donors

Her best days are full of constant smooches, loads of laughter, music, family and swimming. Due to her oxygen being cut off at birth Nin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, microcephally, a corticle vision impairment and seizures that occur almost every week.

We’re fundraising to get Nin her own Smart Pup to improve her independence. With a Smart Pup Nin, will have a constant companion who will be an additional support to help her and her family manage her seizures and other disabilities. Our hope is that a Smart Pup will help Nin to self regulate her emotions and give her the security she needs to start sleeping in her own bed, without Mum.

For Nin to have her own Smart Pup, would be a dream come true. This will be life changing for her family but more importantly for Nin, as she grows and matures.

This organisation is a non for-profit organisation and we feel well and truly honoured to have been chosen. The training for the pup can take 12-18 months but it is intense, and these dogs are just incredible.

Your donation no matter how small would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your donation! All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Thank you for your suppawt.

Smart Pups Team
enquiries@smartpups.org.au

Every donation adds up to make a big difference! Your ongoing support goes towards training each Assistance Dog for a child with special needs. You are part of an incredible community of loyal supporters, who together help to make great things possible from what are often small beginnings. Thank you for your donation! All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Thank you for your suppawt.

133 Comments
  • Amanda Ryan
    Posted at 07:50h, 19 February Reply

    Happy to help an ol friend out.

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:13h, 19 February Reply

      Thanks so much Amanda ❤️ We all really appreciate it!! From Ninny’s Mum xx

  • Jasmin Henaway
    Posted at 11:46h, 19 February Reply

    Anything for you Ninnygirl! ❤❤

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:14h, 19 February Reply

      Thanks Jaz for all you do ❤️ I know Nin loves you and you love her just as much! We both appreciate you xx

  • Ambah & Met Southon & Kavana
    Posted at 18:57h, 19 February Reply

    Love you Nin xxx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:13h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks so much 💕 we love you both xx

  • Tammy McDade
    Posted at 19:07h, 19 February Reply

    Aw – I hope there’s a new puppy on its way to you Ninny ❤️

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:13h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks friend ❤️ Love you much xx

  • Raewyn Sinclair
    Posted at 19:24h, 19 February Reply

    Nin is a gorgeous girl from a truely lovely family and very deserving of a smart pup. R

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:15h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks you so much Raewyn ❤️ We’re grateful for your support, even more than we love your baking skills 😊

  • G&T Tagget
    Posted at 19:53h, 19 February Reply

    So much love for your Mumma gorgeous gal we will make this dream a reality!!

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:16h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks so much Tanya and Gary ❤️ Forever grateful for your continuous love and support xx

  • Chuck Winterburn
    Posted at 20:18h, 19 February Reply

    Supporting the whanau from Bridge Pa! Chur!😎🤙🏽

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:17h, 20 February Reply

      Chur cuzzy ❤️ Appreciate your support xx

  • Chantelle Kuhn
    Posted at 23:35h, 19 February Reply

    lots of love you you and your mummy

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:18h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks Aunty, Uncle and cousins ❤️ We love you always xx

  • Ra & Gaye Southon
    Posted at 09:40h, 20 February Reply

    Happy to help toward your little companion Nin.. 💕🙏🏾

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:18h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks so much 🙏 we appreciate your love and support ❤️

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:44h, 30 September Reply

      We love you friend but remember don’t tell anyone lol xxx

  • Nimarata Marsh
    Posted at 09:47h, 20 February Reply

    Happy to help

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:19h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks so much uncle 🙏 we appreciate your love and support ❤️

  • Marissa Moore
    Posted at 10:48h, 20 February Reply

    Good luck I hope you reach your target

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:20h, 20 February Reply

      Thank you so much Marissa 💕 we really appreciate your support in helping us make Nin’s dreams come true xx

  • Jessica Purcell
    Posted at 11:39h, 20 February Reply

    I hope your wish comes true

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:20h, 20 February Reply

      Thanks so much Jess ❤️ We appreciate your love and support xx

  • Karlene Teao
    Posted at 12:57h, 20 February Reply

    I think this is such a fantastic idea, being a dog owner they bring so much joy to our lives… I am sure it will bring so much joy to Nin’s life 🙂

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 23:21h, 20 February Reply

      Thank you so much Karlene ❤️ We really appreciate your love and support xx

  • Kim Green
    Posted at 21:31h, 20 February Reply

    Such a beautiful Mama Rochelle xx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:54h, 21 February Reply

      Thank you Kim ❤️

  • Jessica Perry
    Posted at 21:43h, 20 February Reply

    Hi Nin, welcome to You and your beautiful Mama to our Ward and Stake. I know your target will be met and you will have your very own Smart Pup😊 It won’t be long Nin…keep smiling beautiful girl, arohanui Rochelle and Nin xo

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:55h, 21 February Reply

      Thanks so much Jess xx we love you

  • Jessica Perry
    Posted at 21:51h, 20 February Reply

    How wonderful it will be for Nin to have her very own Smart Pup to help her in her lifes journey. These animals are truly incredible, much love and respect xo

  • Karol Holinkova
    Posted at 05:23h, 21 February Reply

    Best of luck! ❤️

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:55h, 21 February Reply

      Thank you very much Karol ❤️❤️

  • Liz Jared Young
    Posted at 07:11h, 21 February Reply

    We love you both… very much ❤️ xxxx

  • Liz Jared Young
    Posted at 07:18h, 21 February Reply

    Happy and honoured to…. thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve and give to you both ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:56h, 21 February Reply

      Thank you both ❤️ Love you both more than you know and super grateful for your continuous love and support xx

  • Naomi DOWDEN
    Posted at 07:43h, 21 February Reply

    Rochelle is such a beautiful, kind, giving and loving woman who doesn’t know how amazing she is! Her beautiful Nin deserves this as much as her mamma. We just love them both and want them to be blessed and receive all they need ❤️

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 18:57h, 21 February Reply

      Thanks Naomi ❤️ We love you and appreciate your forever friendship xx

  • Rebecca Reed
    Posted at 18:50h, 21 February Reply

    All the best

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 10:45h, 22 February Reply

      Thank you so much Rebecca ❤️❤️

  • Sharon Oveinikovas
    Posted at 10:32h, 22 February Reply

    Lots of love Nin, can’t wait to meet your new companion xxx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 19:38h, 22 February Reply

      Thanks Aunty ❤️ We love you xx

  • JULIE OWEN
    Posted at 12:52h, 22 February Reply

    Maliyah is my nephew’s daughter, I have never met her but would like to help her get a Smart Pup.

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 19:39h, 22 February Reply

      Thank you for your support Julie ❤️ You’re more than welcome to meet Maliyah at any time. We live in the Gold Coast.

  • Vickie Crawford
    Posted at 14:53h, 01 March Reply

    Happy to help a beautiful girl – inside and out . Love and Hugs Vickie xx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 06:34h, 07 March Reply

      Thanks Vickie ❤️ Appreciate your support and miss your face xx

  • Vickie Crawford
    Posted at 14:57h, 01 March Reply

    Happy to donate to such a great girl. I look forward to meeting your new best friend Nin. xx

  • Mia (Maria-Selina) Ah Dar
    Posted at 14:42h, 05 March Reply

    All the best beautiful girl!

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 06:35h, 07 March Reply

      Thank you so much Mia ❤️ Really appreciate your support xx

  • Cathy Beadnell
    Posted at 09:59h, 12 March Reply

    The smartpup sounds like such a great companion for Nin. I am sure it will be a great addition to the family xx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 10:16h, 14 March Reply

      Thanks so much Cathy ❤️ I really appreciate your support!!

  • Leiza Johnson
    Posted at 15:31h, 14 March Reply

    Thank you for sharing your story. Can’t wait to hear of the positive impact this will have on Nin, and the whole family. Xo

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 16:37h, 14 March Reply

      Thank you so much Leiza. Your support and the support of our whole team is much appreciated x

  • REBECCA Lovelock
    Posted at 17:19h, 16 March Reply

    Keep smiling your beautiful smile Nin.

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 04:45h, 20 March Reply

      Thanks Bec ❤️ Appreciate your support xx

  • Temika
    Posted at 11:44h, 21 March Reply

    Let’s get this pup Nin! Love Bentley and Laker xx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 22:26h, 29 March Reply

      Thanks so much Temika ❤️ Appreciate all of your support!!

  • Gaelle Dumont
    Posted at 00:33h, 13 April Reply

    A birthday gift for the young beautiful Sharon a life gift for Nin !
    May your project come true and alive, lots of love from Paris xxx

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 11:13h, 19 April Reply

      Thank you so much for your support xx

  • John Rarere
    Posted at 19:00h, 25 April Reply

    Love u bub

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 11:32h, 28 April Reply

      Thanks cuzzy ❤️ We love you!!

  • Molly Dench
    Posted at 20:23h, 25 April Reply

    Hi Rochelle, I know it’s not much, but I hope your beautiful baby girl gets her puppy ♥️

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 11:33h, 28 April Reply

      Thank you so much for your support ❤️

  • Siobhana Kelling
    Posted at 21:18h, 29 April Reply

    Let’s do this!! Hope you get your pup super soon Nin x

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 09:19h, 05 May Reply

      Nawwww thanks Ana xxx

  • Monique James
    Posted at 23:21h, 07 May Reply

    Miss Nin, you will get your smart pup. All in God’s time. Know He loves you and knows what you stand in need of. Much Aroha.

  • Mark Henderson
    Posted at 19:33h, 10 May Reply

    Every little bit helps.

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 19:06h, 05 June Reply

      Thanks so much Mark 😘

  • Emily Kruss
    Posted at 22:11h, 04 December Reply

    Your smile really is unforgettable Nin and you deserve every opportunity in the world!

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 07:16h, 19 June Reply

    ♥️

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:48h, 22 June Reply

      Thank you 💜💜💜

  • Cam Evans
    Posted at 07:36h, 19 June Reply

    She will love her puppy.

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:48h, 22 June Reply

      Thank you Cam 💜💜 really appreciate your support xx

  • Wayne Badcock
    Posted at 07:45h, 19 June Reply

    I am a friend of Rachel Nicholas.
    Happy wishes to you’re beautiful daughter 🙂

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:45h, 22 June Reply

      Thank you so much Wayne, really appreciate your support

  • Wayne Badcock
    Posted at 07:51h, 19 June Reply

    I am a friend of Rachel Nicholas. I wish your beautiful daughter all the best 🙂

  • Joanne Martin
    Posted at 10:29h, 19 June Reply

    We love you so much Ninny girl❤❤❤

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:46h, 22 June Reply

      Thank you!! We love you just as much if not more xx

  • Maraya Waugh
    Posted at 10:57h, 19 June Reply

    To my cousin nin. We love you.

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:46h, 22 June Reply

      Can’t wait to meet you darling xxx

  • Sheena Nolan
    Posted at 13:23h, 19 June Reply

    Love you Nin x

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:47h, 22 June Reply

      Thank you 🙏 💜💜💜 we love you all too xx

  • Leana Leary
    Posted at 21:04h, 19 June Reply

  • Molly Dench
    Posted at 10:14h, 20 June Reply

    All the best, she’s a beautiful little Angel ♥️

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 06:47h, 22 June Reply

      Thanks so much Molly xxx

  • Janis de Thierry
    Posted at 11:41h, 20 June Reply

    Love you guys

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:48h, 30 September Reply

      We love you all xx thank.yoy

  • Sharon Prior
    Posted at 15:53h, 01 July Reply

    Love you Nin!!! Hope your puppy is pawfect xx

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:48h, 30 September Reply

      Thanks so much Sharon xx

  • Jo-Anne Collier
    Posted at 17:33h, 01 July Reply

    I love you Nin🥰

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:47h, 30 September Reply

      We love you aunty Jo Jo xxx thank you friend xx

  • Delanie Dashwood
    Posted at 07:52h, 02 July Reply

    A worthy cause to koha for a loving girl who will grow so much independence through the blessing of a smart dog companion. ❤

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:47h, 30 September Reply

      Thanks so much xxx

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 12:28h, 02 July Reply

    💜

  • Kathleen O'Shaughnessy
    Posted at 06:51h, 04 July Reply

    Loves cousin 😘😘

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:45h, 30 September Reply

      Thanks cuzzy xxx

  • Kahu Cooper
    Posted at 21:36h, 05 August Reply

    Arohanui, from cuzzys Taaria & Elliora xx

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:45h, 30 September Reply

      Thank you whanau xxx

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 07:33h, 12 September Reply

    Hugs

  • Jasmine Makea
    Posted at 16:27h, 30 September Reply

    Our Nin… We love you Nin.. The impact you have had on everyone’s lives is amazing to watch, especially your Mum..

    If someone deserves this, “YOU” do babe…

    Love ur Taito Family in Collingwood Park

  • Tinaka Taito
    Posted at 18:22h, 30 September Reply

    Happy birthday our Ninny Poos we love you, love from Aunty Tee, Uncle Ia, Kalia, Mataio and Mareko. P.S Your big cousins can make their own separate donations for your birthday 😂😜

  • Tammy Myers
    Posted at 19:11h, 30 September Reply

    Happy Birthday Nin! I hope your day was as amazing as the photos! ❤️

  • Tammy Myers
    Posted at 19:13h, 30 September Reply

    Happy Birthday Nin and Rochelle ❤️

  • Raewyn Sinclair
    Posted at 19:50h, 30 September Reply

    Happy Birthday Ninny Girl!
    Love you
    Aunty Rae Rae xoxo

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 20:43h, 30 September Reply

      Thanks Aunty Rae Rae xx We love your continual love and support always!!

  • Jacqui Beazley
    Posted at 20:00h, 30 September Reply

    Ra whanau darling, hope your wish comes true xx

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 10:28h, 01 October Reply

      Thanks friend xxx

  • Moana Rarere
    Posted at 20:04h, 30 September Reply

    Love you Nin x

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 10:27h, 01 October Reply

      Thanks aunty Mema xxx

  • Kalena rapana
    Posted at 07:15h, 01 October Reply

    We love you Nin. Happy birthday darling.

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 10:26h, 01 October Reply

      Nawwww Ninny loves you all too and so do I xx

  • LeeArn Rapana
    Posted at 07:15h, 01 October Reply

    The this mummy and daughter Duo.

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 10:26h, 01 October Reply

      Thank you!! We love you xx

  • Kathy Stone
    Posted at 10:15h, 01 October Reply

    love Deane grandma and cooper

    • Rochelle
      Posted at 10:25h, 01 October Reply

      Thank you Gam and Deane x

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 17:46h, 09 October Reply

    Xx

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 07:03h, 26 October Reply

    🌈💋

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 07:41h, 21 November Reply

    You’re over half way! ♥️

  • Amanda Brough
    Posted at 16:40h, 27 November Reply

    💜💜

  • Elise Newell
    Posted at 12:48h, 22 December Reply

    Love from your colleagues. 🙂

  • Diane Maarhuis
    Posted at 19:42h, 20 January Reply

    Nin I haven’t met you yet but your mum is amazing and I know a service dog will help you all xxx love from NZ

  • Raihi Purcell
    Posted at 14:49h, 21 January Reply

    All the best x

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 17:41h, 21 January Reply

    💜♥️

  • Lisa Larsen
    Posted at 10:26h, 29 January Reply

    2 X jar of Christmas biscuits. Thank you and good luck!

  • Rachel Tyler
    Posted at 19:19h, 01 October Reply

    HB Nin x

  • Makea Jasmine
    Posted at 17:09h, 09 December Reply

    We love you Chelle, but we love you more Nin😍 love from Uncle Pete, Rnty Jazz and all the Taito’s in the switch “43”

  • DIanella Ngakuru
    Posted at 23:54h, 21 June Reply

    Xx Ardie, Dee, Anahera, d’Urville and Raglan

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 19:32h, 22 June Reply

      Thanks sis ❤️ We love you guys x

  • Mary Nikora
    Posted at 18:53h, 22 June Reply

    I love and admire Rochelle and Nin

    • Rochelle Rarere
      Posted at 20:34h, 24 June Reply

      Thank you Aunty ❤️ We love you very much too xx

  • Newton & Hine Ferris
    Posted at 21:34h, 26 July Reply

    Love you Nin, your amazing Mum and whānau
    moake tonu ake.

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