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Gallery of Adopted Dogs — August 2008
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Abby
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted August 2008

Abby is the most delightful girl – she is loving, kind and full of fun. She will be the perfect companion, and as she tries very hard to please it will take no time at all for Abby to move into your life and show you just how perfect she is!
Angel
Shar Pei X  •  Female •  3.5 months old
Adopted August 2008

Angel is a sweet little pup and it will be important that she goes to a home where the new family has had experience with the Shar Pei breed. She will need a lot of training and socialising but once that's well underway she'll become a delightful young girl.
Arnie
Pomeranian X  •  Male  •  18 months old
Adopted August 2008
Arthur
Lab X  •  Male  •  ~5 years old
Adopted August 2008
Basil
Staffordshire Terrier X  •  Male  •  12+ years old
Adopted August 2008

Basil is the most adorable old boy. He's was once a very much loved companion but then fell upon hard times. He's looking for a home where he can just recline and relax and be with you. He enjoys his walks but is happy to go on short outings. He may be older ... but show him a ball and he comes alive! He's toilet trained and will move in without the least bit of fuss.


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Bee
Munsterlander  •  Female  •  6.5 years old
Adopted August 2008

Bee is a beautiful lady who needs a home where her new human companion understands the breed. She simply adores people and being inside and for these reasons she will need a home where someone is at home most of the time. She gets on with cats and is very happy with other dogs. As she is housetrained Bee will move in with the greatest of ease and her only fault is that she never wants to leave your side.

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Beenie
Kelpie X (small)  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted August 2008

Beenie is the sweetest little girl and will shower you with love and affection. She will be really content in a home where there is someone at home a lot as she just loves to be with humans. She enjoys the company of other dogs and is more than happy to meet and greet everyone. Beenie will be a delightful new member of your home and you will soon wonder how you ever managed without her!

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Bertha
Blue Heeler  •  Female  •  7 years old
Adopted August 2008
Bobby
Boxer X  •  Male •  3 months old
Adopted August 2008

Bolts
Whippet X (possibly with Greyhound)  •  Male  •  ~12 months old
Adopted August 2008

Bolts loves to run and play and is a very affectionate fellow. He will need a home where exercise is a major part of the daily routine and he'll be an easy dog to train as he is very focused on his human companions. He'll be happy to live with another dog as long as they share his love of exercise and playing.

Bonnie
Cross breed (possibly Bulldog X or Boxer X)  •  Female  •  3 years old Adopted August 2008

I'm a big girl — probably about 35kg. Roll the mouse over my photo to see my height relative to the hands of my handler.

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Border Collie X Pups
Short-haired Border Collie X  •  3 months old
Adopted August 2008

Top row (numbered from left to right):
Puppy 2 (Harry - male) Adopted
Puppy 3 (male)
Adopted

Bottom row (numbered from left to right):
Puppy 4 (male)
Adopted
Puppy 5 (female) Adopted

Buster
Terrier X  •  Female •  4 months old
Adopted August 2008

Buster is an absolute ball of energy! She has all the exuberance of youth twofold, and will need a very busy active life with someone who has the time to dedicate to her training. She is not a dog who will be able to be left alone all day while everyone is out at work as she needs lots of stimulation. She's a very loving little pup and just wants to be with you and part of everything you're doing.
Chip
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Male  •  4 to 5 years old
Adopted August 2008
Dakoda
American Bulldog  •  Female  •  15 months old
Adopted August 2008

Dakoda is a big bouncy girl full of love and affection! She really enjoys the company of other dogs and is always happy to meet and greet everyone. She's a very strong girl and will need a home that has the time to further her training but as she's so easy-going it won’t take long before she is doing everything that is asked of her. Because she loves the company of people so much, she's searching for a new life where she can spend a lot of time with her new family and where she can be by their side as much as possible.
Danny
Kelpie X  •  Male  •  10 weeks old
Adopted August 2008
Delilah
Maltese X Silky Terrier  •  Female •  ~11 months old
Adopted August 2008

Delilah and Scarlett are looking for a home together. They're a little shy at first as they haven’t been out and about much but it won't take long for that to change once they gain their confidence. They're full of impish fun and will keep you on your toes! They need some direction and training but they're a very sweet and loving pair and will do their best to do everything that is asked of them. They are always very happy to receive praise and to be told what a clever little pair they are!
Diva
Crossbreed  •  Female  •  14 months old
Adopted August 2008

Diva is bouncy girl who has had little training to date but she's very willing to learn! She's a happy dog and will soon fit into your home and become a great friend. She will need an energetic life with someone who loves to exercise.
Ella
German Shepherd  •  Female  •  18 months old
Adopted August 2008
Fletcher
Border Collie X  •  Male  •  ~ 2 years old
Adopted August 2008
Flo
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  8 weeks old
Adopted August 2008
Ford
Maltese X Shih Tzu   •  Female  •  3 years old
Adopted August 2008

Ford is the dearest little girl with a huge amount of love to give. She has loads of energy and loves her exercise and is very well behaved. She will be more than happy to share with another canine who also likes to play. She is toilet trained and will be the perfect companion in your home.
Gloria
Groodle  •  Female  •  ~4 years old
Adopted August 2008


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Gypsy
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  8 years old
Adopted August 2008

Gypsy’s greatest joy is simply to be with you. People are her great love and she's looking for a home where she can be the only dog and have you all to herself. She will become your shadow and in no time at all you won’t be doing much without Gypsy knowing about it! If you're searching for a real friend to spend your life with then Gypsy is waiting to meet you!

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Malone
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Male  •  ~2 years old
Adopted August 2008

Malone is your typical Jack Russell and will need a busy active lifestyle. He tries very hard to please and will learn quickly. He loves his exercise and will have you out and about at every chance. Malone will fill your life with fun and activity and become your greatest buddy!
Missy
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Female  •  9 years old
Adopted August 2008
Morrow
Border Collie X  •  Male  •  10 years old
Adopted August 2008

Morrow has a wonderful disposition and is happy to get along with everyone he meets. He loves his exercise and travels well in the car so he will be a joy to have as a traveling companion if you like to be out and about. He has the wisdom of his years and even though he's a cheeky playful fellow he is calm and relaxed. He is housetrained and will be very excited to move into a home where there is someone around a lot to become his close buddy. Morrow will be an inseparable part of your life in no time, and you will soon find yourself sitting and chatting to him like a long lost friend!
Pickles
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Male  •  ~5 years old
Adopted August 2008

Pickles is a retiring fellow and would like a nice peaceful home where he can have lots of attention from his human friends. He likes his walks and being out and about looking at the world. Pickles will become a great friend for someone who is searching for a real mate to share their life with.
Pixie
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Female  •  6 years old
Adopted August 2008

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Portia
Lab X Pointer  •  Female  •  4 months old
Adopted August 2008
Posie
Shih Tzu X  •  Female  •  ~6 years old
Adopted August 2008
Roo
Red Heeler X  •  Female  •  2 years old
Adopted August 2008

Roo has a beautifully loving nature. She never runs out of energy and will definitely need a home that is very energetic and always on the go; and she'll need company during the day or she'll become very bored. Roo will do well in a more adult family where she can really bond with her new human companions.
Rosie
Short-haired Border Collie X   •  Female  •  5 months old
Adopted August 2008
Scamp
Jack Russell Terrier X   •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted August 2008

Scamp’s greatest joy in life is to be by your side and it will be no time at all before he's your shadow! He probably hasn’t had a lot of exposure to other dogs as yet but some training and socialising will soon see him out and about enjoying himself. He will become a great buddy for someone who is searching for a real companion to share their life with.
Scarlett
Maltese X Silky Terrier  •  Female •  ~11 months old
Adopted August 2008

Scarlett is looking for a home with Delilah (above).
Snoopy
Spaniel X  •  Male  •  ~ 3 years old
Adopted August 2008
Sox
Pointer X  •  Male •  16 weeks old
Adopted August 2008

Sox is a soft gentle boy and would like a home where he can have lots of company. Being a pointer, he has loads of energy and will need a busy active life. He is very happy to live with another dog – in fact he would prefer it as he is currently in a foster home with his brother Rex. He is also very comfortable with cats and toilet trained. Sox will soon become a very loving and loved member of your family!

Tilly
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Female  •  ~ 2 years old
Adopted August 2008

Tilly is a dear little girl and is at her best when she's running and playing with her canine friends. She is very affectionate and also very attentive and tries very hard to make you happy. She would dearly love to live with another active dog and spend her days romping around and then being inside with you whenever you're home. Tilly will slot in to your home with very little fuss and soon become a very important member of your family.
Veronica
Short-haired Border Collie X   •  Female  •  5 months old
Adopted August 2008
Vinnie
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  8 weeks old
Adopted August 2008
Wags
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Male  •  8 weeks old
Adopted August 2008
Wally
Heeler X  •  Male •  3 months old
Adopted August 2008
Will
Border Collie X  •  Male •  3 months old
Adopted August 2008

William
Staffy X Mastiff X Shar Pei  •  Male  •  18 months old
Adopted August 2008

William is very people focused and his great joy is to be with you. For this reason he would prefer to be the only dog at home but is happy meeting and greeting other canines. He hasn’t had much training to date and is very strong, so he'll need a home where someone has the time to invest in his education. He has lots of love to give and will do his very best to make you happy.

Zac
Fox Terrier X  •  Male  •  4 months old
Adopted August 2008
Zena
Brittney Spaniel X  •  Female  •  ~ 2 years old
Adopted August 2008
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