The ceremony took place on August 5, which would have been her 11th birthday.
In early 2018, the then 8-year-old huntaway Labrador cross, Andy and Alison Cunningham’s beloved pet, was the subject of an intensive five-week search by hundreds of volunteers.
Meg had suffered badly injured legs in a car accident and had fallen to the ground.
She was treated in their own time by Wildlife Hospital Dunedin’s veterinary team, Dr. Lisa Argilla and Angelina Martelli, before being transferred to her usual vet.
Her experiences were the subject of the book Notable Megwritten and illustrated by St Clair author Rachel McCoubrey.
The dog’s health deteriorated early this year and she was euthanized on March 13.
Friday’s unveiling and “birthday party” was an opportunity to honor Meg’s legacy of hope, organizer Mandy Mayhem-Bullock said.
The plaque, designed by Meg Brasell-Jones and funded with a $130 grant from the Waikouaiti Community Board, would be an ongoing reminder to “never give up,” she said.
Mr Cunningham said Meg had led “a wonderful life” and felt that what would have been her 11th birthday was “the right time to remember her fondly”.
He thanked everyone who took care of her and everyone who contributed to the creation of the memorial plaque.