Final appeal to bring rescued Bali puppy Yuki to North East

Rachel Warley, from North Tyneside, has been leading a months-long campaign to bring Yuki, an abandoned puppy, from Indonesia to Newcastle after he was found near a beach in Bali suffering from a severe calcium deficiency.

The condition left his legs bent and his body weakened, but with medical care and rehabilitation, Yuki has made a full recovery and is now cleared to travel.

Rachel Warley from North Tyneside is making a final appeal to bring rescued Bali puppy Yuki to Newcastle after months of fundraising and care following his abandonment in Indonesia (Image: Supplied)

Ms Warley, who has already raised and spent nearly £3,000 through fundraising, said: “I’ve exhausted my personal funds.

“I’ve even put my car up for sale as a last attempt to make sure this doesn’t fall through – but there’s been no interest so far.”

A total of £2,937 was raised after fees, covering adoption agency costs and Yuki’s flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam.

Ms Warley has also covered vaccinations, rabies testing, and ferry transport from Amsterdam to the UK out of her own pocket.

However, she now faces a shortfall of £658 to cover the outbound flight and visa of her friend Emma, who must fly to Bali to accompany Yuki home.

The journey is time-sensitive, with flights needing to be booked immediately.

Emma is due to fly to Bali on June 8, and after a brief recovery period, Yuki will begin a 20-hour transport to Jakarta on June 14.

He will stay at a dog-friendly hotel for two nights, funded by the Bali rescue organisation, before receiving final veterinary checks and flying to Amsterdam via Istanbul.

Ms Warley said: “I’ll be meeting Yuki for the very first time in Amsterdam.

“After everything he’s been through, that moment means everything.”

Ms Warley will travel via ferry from North Shields to Amsterdam to meet Emma and Yuki.

The trio will then return together by ferry, arriving in Newcastle on June 19.

Supporters are invited to welcome Yuki when he arrives in the city.

She said: “This is the last push.

“Everything else is in place.

“Without this final funding, the whole plan risks collapsing.”

Ms Warley has documented Yuki’s journey on Instagram under @getyukihome_uk, where his progress from a critically unwell puppy to a playful, healthy dog has inspired supporters.

She believes that rescuing Yuki will have a wider impact.

She said: “This isn’t just about one dog.

“Getting Yuki home means another space opens up in the rescue for a dog that desperately needs help.

“It creates a ripple effect.”

To donate and follow Yuki’s journey click here.

She said: “This little dog has fought so hard to survive.

“We just need one final push to bring him home.”

The final leg of the journey now depends on securing Emma’s travel, which will ensure Yuki arrives safely in Newcastle on June 19.