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Dogs seeking adoption....
All dogs listed on this page are located in and around the ACT, Australia, unless otherwise specified. Please contact the person named under each dogs entry, if you are interested in any of the listed dogs.
Murphy
Sex: male
Breed: shihtzu aussie terrier mix
Age: 12 months
Size: small
Murphy is a bright and friendly boy who is alert and sociable. Murphy enjoys playing with other dogs and just being around whatever is going on. After a walk or a play, hes happy to chill out and rest or just potter around on his own in the garden and is generally a calm and self contained little dog. He would be a great choice for an family with children or a person who just wants a personable companion. He would also make a good buddy for another friendly and sociable dog of either sex. Murphys coat is low-shedding and will need the occasional brush through to keep it tangle free. He will enjoy regular exersise, such as playing with a doggy companion, or a daily walk on lead. Given sufficient exersise and attention, Murphy would be fine as the only dog in a household but he would not be happy spending long stretches alone in the back yard. So if his humans work full time away from home, Murphy will need canine companionship.
Murphy is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260.
For more photos of Murphy, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Jessie
Sex: Female
Breed: American Pit Bullterrier
Age: 3 years
Size: medium
Jessie is a lovely placid girl who was raised with children and very well socialised and cared for. She found herself in the pound through no fault of her own and her family were devestated at not being able to keep her.
Jessie is a real softy who is relaxed and friendly towards people and loves to play romping games with other dogs. She is trustworthy and non-aggressive and people who know 'pitties' will recognise in Jessie, all the best qualities of this breed. She is a beautiful gentle dog who just wants to be loved and to belong to someone kind.
Jessie will be best adopted by someone who understands bull breeds and has previous experience with them. She would be delighted if her new home also had a male doggy companion for her to play with.
Jessie has moderate exersise needs and a short smooth coat that needs no special care. She is clean and housetrained and will appreciate being allowed inside to spend time with her humans. Jessie is a real smoocher and loves to be handled and cuddled. She has basic obedience training and is easy to live with.
Many states in Australia have very restrictive laws relating to the aquisition and keeping of Pit Bullterriers, so please be aware of the situation in your own state, before you enquire about Jessie. It is essential that Jessie is adopted by someone who will be very responsible with her and abide by the law and she will not be rehomed to states that do not allow this breed.
Jessie is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260. For more photos of Jessie, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Tess
Breed: Rotti/shepherd mix
Sex: female
Age: approx 2 years
Size: large
A big, solid, friendly bear of a dog, Tess is cheerful and polite and has a smile and a wag for everyone she meets. She is housetrained and well behaved indoors and loves to lie around the floor like a bear skin rug. Tess already has basic obedience training and is a well mannered dog. She is very good natured and would suit an owner who was confident with big dogs, including novice dog-owners prepared to do a bit of training with her. Tess is loyal, intelligent and biddable and further training will quickly develop the bond between Tess and her new owner.
Tess is cheerful and relaxed with no emotional baggage. She is a stable, good natured dog who adores people. She loves other dogs too and is playful and sociable. She would be a good choice as a companion for another confident dog of any size as she adapts her play style to suit her companion. She would also be ok as the only dog in a household as long as she was included in fully as one of the family when the people were home.
Tess walks well on lead and can be let off lead with confidence that she will come back when called. She loves to fetch a ball and on those days when you dont wish to go out walking, a fast game of fetch with Tess doing all the work, will provide all the exersise she needs.
Tess is a great girl and will make a wonderful pet for a family with or without children.
Tess is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280.
For more photos of Tess, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Foxy Moxy
Sex: Female
Breed: crossbreed
Age: 10 months
Size: small
A happy, friendly little girl, Moxy looks just like a little fox. She loves all people and enjoys being handled, cuddled and just hanging out. She is a smiley, waggy little thing, with an easy-going nature and short legs - which dont stop her from having a fun, active time.
Moxy gets on well with other dogs and is playful and sociable. She would be a great choice as a companion for another friendly dog. Her first love is humans however and she would be content as the only dog in a household, as long as she wasnt required to spend long hours every day, alone in the back yard. She will be happiest in a family that allows her indoors to be with her people, whenever they are home. Moxy is cheerful and stable and doesnt have any emotional baggage.
Moxy has moderate exersise needs and will enjoy a daily walk on lead.
Moxy is desexed, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280.
For more photos of Moxy, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Sylvester Sex: Male Breed: mini foxie Age: 12 months Size: tiny Sylvester is a tiny little dog with a sweet and soft personality. He is polite and well mannerd, loves cuddles but is not demanding about it. Hes housetrained, cheerful and an affectionate and friendly little dog. Sylvester is a gentle dog who would be fine in a home with children who were old enough to understand about handling him with respect. He enjoys the company of other polite dogs so would be delighted if his new home had a compatible canine comanion for him. Sylvester is so small he is unsuitable for spending long hours outdoors, but would be fine with a doggy door so he can get inside whenever he wants. His short soft coat needs no special care and he will enjoya daily walk on lead. Sylvester is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260. For more photos of Sylvester, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Maisie Sex: Female Breed: mixed breed Age:2-3 years approx Size: medium Gentle Maisie likes lying around the house or at your feet and just spending time in the company of her beloved humans. She is a civilised lady who behaves nicely indoors and out, and is looking forward to having someone she can devote herself to. Maisie walks quite nicely on lead apart from a little pulling, and travels well in a car. She is a polite, quiet sort of dog who would suit a family with or without children. Her soft wirey coat is low shedding and she is a medium sized dog. Maisie has moderate exersise needs and will enjoy a daily walk on lead. She can happily coexists with other dogs. She would be a suitable choice as companion for another gentle natured dog of either sex or would be fine as the only dog in a household as long as she wasnt required to spend long hours alone each day. Maisie gets a bit stressed when locked outside, so we think she is best suited to a home where there are people around a lot, and where she will be allowed to come and go indoors as she pleases. Maisie is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280. For more photos of Maisie, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Jim Sex:Male Breed:kelpie Age: approx 18 months Size: Medium/large
Gentleman Jim is easy going and polite. He is a quietly confident dog, happy to hang around with people or other dogs, or spend time on his own. Jim travels well in a car, and is learning how to walk in a straight line when on lead. He is athletic but not frenetic and will enjoy regular exersise.
With strangers Jim is reserved, but with his own people he is loving and loyal. Jim will make a wonderful, intelligent companion for someone lucky.
Jim is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260.
For more photos of Jim, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Freya
Sex: Female
Breed: Staffy x
Age: 14 weeks
Size: Medium when mature
Freya is a rugged and active puppy with an outgoing and friendly nature. She loves people and cuddles and walkies and food - not necessarily in that order.
Freya will best suit a family with older children or no children, and she will need training as well as plenty of patience as she matures and learns how to be a well mannered dog. She is very playful and would be an excellent choice as a companion for another dog who enjoys a bit of rough and tumble.
Freya would be fine as the only dog in a household that can give her lots of exersise and attention. If the humans leave the home for significant periods each day, Freya will need a canine buddy as she is not a big fan of spending time on her own.
Freya is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280.
For more photos of Freya, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Daisy
Sex: Female
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Age: 14 weeks
Size: small when mature
Little Daisy is bundle of energy and cuteness. Still just a baby she is curous about everything and keen to make friends. Daisy learns quickly what is expected of her and already walks well on the lead. When shes not bouncing around or exploring, Daisy likes to snuggle on a warm lap. She loves people.
Daisy would suit a home with or without children, noting that puppies can nip and scratch without intending to be bad, and need plenty of patience, love and training to teach them how to be good dogs. Daisy will mature into a small but rugged little dog with a confident and outgoing nature and an adventurous spirit. She will need regular exersise and secure fencing to contain any adventure-seeking to her own back yard.
Daisy would be best suited to a home with a canine companion for her if the humans go out for significant periods each day. Daisy is not suited to a home where she will be expected to spend long hours alone outside each day.
Daisy is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $300.
For more photos of Daisy, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
More dogs coming soon...
The following dogs have recently been adopted:
Trevor Sex: Male Breed: Kelpie crossbreed Age: approx 11 months Size: medium Trevor is on trial in his new home. A friendly fellow who goes with the flow, Trevor will suit a wide range of active homes. Hes the sort of dog you can take to a dog park, cafe or other public place because hes sociable, responsive and he likes every person and dog he meets. Trevor enjoys playing romping games with other dogs of all sizes and he adjusts his play style to suit his playmate. He would make an excellent playmate and companion for another dog. Trevor is self contained and would also be ok as the only dog in a household, including spending time in the back yard while his humans were at work, as long as he gets plenty of attention and exersise when the humans are home. Trevor is reasonably active and will enjoy regular exersise. He walks nicely on lead and is also a good car traveller. Trev would like it if he was allowed indoors sometimes to spend time with his humans but he wont stand at the door and beg. Trevor enjoys a pat and getting attention, but is not demanding or emotionally needy. He knows basic obedience commands already and would enjoy attending further training with his new owner, to help cement the bond between them and to help him mature into a good canine citizen. Hes still a pup with occaional bouts of silly puppy behaviour, but he shows all the signs of maturing into an outstanding dog. Trevor would suit a family with older children or no children. Hes a little too prone to getting excited and boisterous, for small or nervous children. He would be well suited to someone with at least a little bit of experience with dogs who Trevor can look up to as a leader. Trevor is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $150. For more photos of Trevor, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Buster Sex: Male Breed: Kelpie Age: 6 months Size: medium when mature Adoption Pending. Buster is a gangly young fellow who will mature into an active, intelligent, medium sized dog. Hes friendly, outgoing and very playful. His parents were both working dogs so Buster will mature into a very capable, biddable dog with high exersise needs. He loves cuddles and hanging out with other playful dogs. Buster is desexed, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260. For more photos of Buster, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Sex: male Breed: pomeranian x silky terrier Age: approx 6 years Size: small Adoption pending. Dear little Scruff is a polite and inoffensive little man who is looking for a quiet home where he can devote himself to a special person. Hes settled and calm and well past any silly or destructive puppy behaviours. Affectionate and loyal, Scruff loves people but is not an emotionally needy dog, so will be fine in a home where the people go out to work during the day and hes left alone. Scruff is a relaxed and cheerful little bloke, and enjoys the company of other polite dogs. He would be content in a home with another dog, particularly if it was mature and self contained - like him. Hes not one for rough and tumble games, preferring a walk on lead at a civilised pace, or just pottering in his garden. Scruff is a quiet dog and in good health. His coat will need the occasional brush through to keep the tangles at bay. Healthy little dogs can live well into their late teens, so Scruff likely has many good years ahead of him. he would suit a wide range of homes including families with gentle children, and he would be well suited as a companion for an elderly or single person. Scruff is desexed, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260. For more photos of Scruff, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Sex: Female Breed: Silky terrier x maltese Age: approx 3 years Size: small Jasmin is on trial in her new home. A gentle and polite little dog with a big smile, Jasmin is well mannered, friendly and emotionally stable. She enoys the company of gentle children and gets on well with other little dogs. Jasmin is housetrained and walks nicely on lead. She is not much of a barker and travels calmly in the car. Jasmin would make an excellent companion for another little dog. Her silky coat will need an occasional brush through to prevent tangles, but is not high maintenance. Jasmin is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280. For more photos of Jasmin, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Miss Buttercup Sex: female Breed: pom/chihuahua/corgi mix Age: 2-3 years Size: tiny Miss Buttercup is on trial in her new home. This tiny girl is just the sweetest and most affectionate little thing! Smiley and waggy Miss Buttercup adores humans, loves to be handled and is deeply devoted to her special people. She loves children, strangers, men, women - we havnt found anyone she isnt prepared to be friends with. Miss Buttercup is also good with cats. We think Miss Buttercup is a mixture of chihuahua, pomeranian and corgi. She has a very dense coat, and a pretty face. She can dance on her hind legs and she is a quiet dog who sleeps peacefully though the night in the laundry. Miss Buttercup is housetrained, walks nicely on lead and enjoys trips in the car. Miss Buttercup happily coexists with dogs big and small and plays gentle games with other small dogs. She would be delighted if her new home had a doggy companion for her, and canine companionship is essential for her if the humans are away for significant periods of the day. If they are home a lot, Miss Buttercup will be perfectly fine as the only dog in the household. Miss Buttercup will suit a range of family types including families with small gentle children, elderly or retired people. She will enjoy a daily walk on lead and her coat wil need to be brushed out occasionally. Miss Buttercup is desexed, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $300. For more photos of Miss Buttercup, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Rocky Sex: Male Breed: Jack Russell/foxie x Age: 12 months Size: small Adoption pending. What a handsome and perky little man Rocky is! Friendly and outgoing, Rocky is quietly confident in himself, and is a good natured little dog. He gets on well with most other dogs though people are his greatest love and he really does enjoy a cuddle. He's also happy to amuse himself and doesnt need to have your attention all the time. Rocky is a sturdy bloke who likes to get out and about in the garden. Hes housetrained and also enjoys the comforts of indoors. Rocky has had a lot of change and upheaval in his life lately and will need reassurrance, as well as stable boundaries to help him settle in quickly in his new home. Rocky is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $260. For more photos of Rocky, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Charlie Farley Sex: Male Breed: Pug x chihuahua Age: approx 2 years Size: Small Adoption pending. Charlie Farley is a dear little dog, friendly, waggy, very small and with a perpetual expression of deep concern on his face. He is a cheeky and sociable dog, happy to hang out with a crowd and play rough and tuimble games with his doggy mates, or to spend quiet time on his own or in a warm lap. Charlie Farley would suit a home with children old enough to handle him respectfully and will be fine as the only dog in the household. He is not suited to spending long hours alone in a back yard so he will need access to indoors when he humans are away from home. Charlie Farley is an emotionally self contained little man - affectionate but not needy. He will enjoy a daily walk on lead or just pottering in the garden. His short smooth coat requires no special care. Charlie Farley is desexed, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $300. For more photos of Charlie Farley, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com 
Buster would suit a home that will take him to obedience lessons as he matures, exersise him daily and treat him as one of the family. he would be delighted if his new home had a doggy companion for him.
Kelpies make great suburban pets as long as they get regular exersise and attention, and Buster will make a great pet for someone prepared to put a bit of work into him.
Rocky will make a great addition to a family with or without children. He will be content as the only dog in a household, and he wont fret, yap or be destructive if you have to go out to work. Rocky will enjoy being included in family activities, and a daily walk on lead.
