Adopt a Rescue Dog
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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.
Ralphie Sex:Male Breed:terrier Age: approx 3 years Size:small Ralphie is a friendly, affectionate little bloke who just wants to be friends with everyone. He is sociable with other dogs of all sizes and sexes, and adapts well to new situations. He can live peacefully with cats too. Ralphie loves people and happily receives a cuddle or a pat, but he is not emotionally demanding. A well-adjusted and polite dog, Ralphie will suit a family with or without children. If the humans are away from home for long stretches, Ralphie would be delighted if there was a canine companion for him in his new home but this is not essential and Ralphie would be ok as the only dog in a household as long as hes welcomed inside and included as one of the family when the people are home. Ralphie's coat is quite thick but doesnt need any special care other than the occasional brush through to remove dead hair. He happily sleeps through the night in the laundry and has just moderate exercise needs. Ralphie is fully housetrained and also trained to toilet on newspaper if he cant get outside. Ralphie will enjoy a daily walk on lead and likes just following his special human around as they go about their normal activities. Hes a very nice little dog. Ralphie is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250. For more photos of Ralphie, 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 loves to play soccer. She will pick up her toys and try to get you involved in a game. Shes great at night, going obediently to bed and staying there quietly till morning. She loves her walks and will bring you the leash with a hopeful look on her face. Jessies foster carer says shes a sweetheart and seems well-raised. She says she has never met a dog so gentle with food and in play.
Jessie will be best adopted by someone who understands bull breeds and has previous experience with them. She loves other dogs of all sizes and sexes, and would be delighted if her new home also had a male doggy companion for her to play with.
Jessie has moderate exercise 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 $150. 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
Elphin
Sex: Female
Breed: mixed breed
Age: approx 12 months
Size: small
Elphin looks like a kelpie that has been shrunk down to slightly bigger than a chihuahua. A finely built little thing, Elphin looks like one of Santa's pixies with her big ears and bright eyes. She is gentle, calm and quiet and fancies herself a bit of a lap dog. She is fully housetrained, polite in the home and walks nicely on lead.
Elphin loves a cuddle and will befriend anyone who will pay her attention. She is very affectionate and companionable, and will make a lovely pet. She will be fine with children old enough to treat her gently, and would also be a good choice for an elderly person.
Elphin likes other dogs and would be very pleased if her new home had a small doggy companion for her, although this is not essentialif the humans are home a lot.
Elphin is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250. For more photos of Elphin, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Ruby
Sex: Female
Breed: kelpie
Age: approx 2 years
Size: medium
Ruby is a smart, friendly, sensible girl. Active and intelligent, Ruby knows basic obedience commands already, walks nicely on lead, sits when asked, travels politely in the car and is a naturally cooperative and responsive dog.
Ruby loves people including children, and is gentle and affectionate. She likes to be handled and will press against you for a pat. Her coat needs no special care, but she will need plenty of exercise, which could include a walk each day and some playtime with her family. Ruby likes other dogs and enjoys playing chasey games with them. She would be a good choice as a companion for another dog, and Ruby would appreciate some doggy company if her humans need to be away from home for long stretches.
She is a clever, biddable and athletic dog, well suited to further training. If you wanted to do high level training or dog-sports with her, she would be a real star. However she will also be perfectly content as a normal family pet and will receive enough mental stimulation simply by being treated as one of the family and included in daily family activities.
Kelpies make great suburban pets as long as they get regular exercise and mental stimulation.
Ruby is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250.
For more photos of Ruby, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Merlin
Sex: Male
Breed: crossbreed
Age: 10-12 months
Size: small
A funny little dog who looks like he should be bigger than he is, Merlin is just a touch taller than a chihuahua. He is gentle, affectionate, polite and housetrained, and will make a wonderful pet. He loves to be cuddled and will enjoy plenty of opportunities to be near his humans. Merlin has moderate exercise needs and will enjoy a daily walk on lead.
He will be delighted if his new home has a doggy comeanion for him if the humans have to be away from home for long stretches.
Merlin is a unique looking little man and will suit a range of homes including elderly people and families with gentle children.
Merlin is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250.
For more photos of Merlin, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website.
For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com
Ali
Sex:Female
Breed:Fox terrier / whippet mix
Age:approx 2-3 years
Size: small/medium
Adoption pending.
A friendly, civilised little girl with a perpetually wagging tail, Ali is gentle and soft, very attracted to people and loves to receive attention and cuddles. She loves her walks, but is just as happy on a lap or curled up at your feet. She would be a great choice for an elderly or single person seeking a loving and well-mannered companion. She has a small frame but her long legs make her a bit taller than a truly 'small' dog.
Ali is relaxed around other dogs and enjoys a doggy wrestle but would be perfectly content as the only dog in a household. She is polite with cats, would suit a family with or without children, and will need to be given plenty of attention and allowed inside whenever her humans are home. Sensible, quiet, clean and affectionate, she is easy to have indoors. Ali has low to moderate exercise requirements and her short smooth coat needs no special care.
An undemanding dog, Ali is housetrained and sleeps through the night quietly in the laundry. She travels well in the car. An easy-going little dog, Ali will suit a wide range of new homes including with novice dog-owners.
Ali is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250.
For more photos of Ali, 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:
Bandit Sex: Male Breed: Boxer x cattledog Age: 18 months Size: medium A friendly sociable dog with a loyal nature, Bandit has a lot of love to give to his special person or family, though he is more of an outdoorsy playful dog, than a smoochy cuddler (though he enjoys the odd cuddle). He is not what you would call a clasically beautiful dog, he is more 'interesting; to look at - but his best feature is his personality, which is fun, clever and very amusing. Bandit is an active athletic dog, but not silly or naughty, and will enjoy daily exersise such as a walk on lead as well as playtime. He loves to play with toys, throwing them up in the air and catching them himself. Hes a good swimmer too, and will fetch balls from water. He LOVES his soccer ball best of all, bunting it around with his nose and passing it to you so you can kick it for him to fetch. Bandit loves to fetch any ball and is very athletic in doing so, including leaping up to catch it in mid air. He will be a fun pet for kids. On days when you dont want to go out for a walk, a fast-paced session of fetch, with Bandit doing all the work, will be sufficient exercise for him. Bandit is happy and enthusiastic and might sometimes be a bit boisterous for very small or nervous children but he will be fine with older or more confident children. Hes attentive and devoted and likes to be in your comany, lying at your feet or getting a scratch behind the ears. Bandit is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $150. For more photos of Bandit, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com 
Bandit is well behaved in the home and travels politely in the car. He gets on well with most other dogs but would be happiest as the only dog in a household. He will cope well in a home where the humans went away from home for long stretches each day, as long as they give him plenty of attention (including throwing the ball for him) when they are around.
Foxy Moxy Sex: Female Breed: corgi 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 and she is also good around dog-savvy cats. 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 $250. 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 Pippa Sex: Female Breed:Jack Russell terrier Age: about 3 years Size: small Adoption pending. This delightful little girl has fitted in so well to her foster home. Friendly, active, polite and engaging, Pippa likes every person and every dog she meets, and loves a quiet cuddle or a playful romp. Pippa is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250. For more photos of Pippa, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Sex: Female Breed:Great dane/pointer / mastiff mix Age: 10 weeks Size: Large when mature Zoe is a gorgeous big fat lump of a puppy. She is well socialised and has a lovely calm temperament. She is relaxed, quiet and docile and in a good home, will most likely always be that way. Zoe has a low maintenance soft smooth coat and she seems a smart puppy, so will respond well to obedience training. She loves other dogs and would be happier in a home where she had canine companionship, rather than spending long hours alone in the back yard. Zoe is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280. For more photos of Zoe, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Soraya Sex: Female Breed:Great dane/ pointer / mastiff mix Age: 10 weeks Size: Large when mature A gorgeous big chunky boofy pup, Soraya will grow into a large sized, good natured, docile and laid-back dog. Given appropriate training and care as she matures, Soraya will be well-mannered and polite - and a great family pet. She is already showing great aptitude for a baby, can walk on a lead and her housetraining is almost perfect. Soraya had a bit of a rough start to life but has received good care lately and is well socialised, healthy, robust, outgoing and emotionally stable. She has an excellent temperament. She loves being handled and she loves playing with other dogs. Soraya will have moderate exersise needs when she is fully mature, but can be expected to be very active and rather silly in her 'teenage' phase. Patience, guidance and plenty of love will ensure she grows into the best dog she can be. Soraya will suit a family with older children or no children, and she would be delighted if her new home also had a doggy playmate for her. She gets on very well with other dogs and would not be happy spending full time working hours alone in her back yard. Soraya is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $280. For more photos of Soraya, check out her folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com Bingo Sex: male Breed:crossbreed Age: 6-7 months Size: small Adoption pending. Friendly and playful Bingo is an easy going, adaptable dog who will suit a range of new homes, including novice dog owners. He loves humans, including kids and behaves in a friendly, socially appropriate way towards other dogs. He is a gentle, well-mannered little bloke who enjoys a cuddle and is not willful or naughty. Hes also not prone to unnecessary barking. Bingo is partway between small and medium sized. Hes well built with a sturdy little frame and short legs. His coat needs no special care and he has moderate exercise needs. Bingo will appreciate a daily walk on lead and spending plenty of time with his family. Its important that Bingo is allowed inside when the humans are home, so that he can feel like part of the family. Bingo seems to be a smart dog and will be very happy to attend obedience classes. He would love it if his new home had a doggy companion for him, though this is not essential. Bingo will make a great family pet in a home with or without children. Bingo is vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and available to adopt for $250. For more photos of Bingo, check out his folder in the 'More Photos' page of this website. For more information contact Kate on 0418249234 or chickenkate@hotmail.com 
Pippa travels well in the car, is housetrained and sleeps quietly though the night in the laundry. Shes good on the lead and comes when called. She is past destructive puppy behaviours but still likes to run around a bit and enjoy life.
Pippa is gentle enough for little children or elederly people, and would suit a novice dog owner. She has moderate exercise needs and will be content with w 20 minute walk each day. Given her playful, sociable nature she would be happiest adopted into a home with a doggy companion, although she will also be fine in a one dog household where she is not left alone for full time working hours or more.
Pippa is an emotionally stable, healthy, adaptable little dog who will suit a wode range of homes and humans.
Zoe is a big chunky baby and will grow into a large dog with moderate exercise requirements. Given the right upbringing, she will be well-mannered and easy to live with once she reaches adulthood although during her 'teenage' phase she is likely to be silly and boisterous. Plenty of training, lots of exerssie and love will ensure she grows into a wonderful canine citizen. Zoe would suit a family with or without children and a doggy companion for her is desirable. 
