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Happy Adoption Tales — Dogs Adopted in 2006
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Albert
Pomeranian X  •  Male
Adopted March 2006
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Albert is a very cuddly fellow with a most endearing personality. He loves to strut out for his walks and check what's going on in the area and have everyone admire him! After that he's happy to sit around and enjoy whatever events unfold during the day. Albert will do his very best to make you happy and it won't take long before he's quite settled in with you!

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Annie
Jack Russell Terrier X  •  Female  •  18 months old
Adopted January 2006
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Axel (now George)
Jack Russell Terrier X   •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted December 2006
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Axel is a dear little fellow. His greatest joy in life is to run and play - be it with another dog or a person. He is looking for a home where he'll be totally a part of a busy family. He's a clever boy and will learn fast as he tries very hard to please.

Bailey
Tibetan Spaniel X  •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted February 2006
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Bella
German Shepherd X  •  Female  •  10 months old
Adopted December 2006
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Belle (now Maggie)
Collie  •  Female  •  TBA years old
Adopted October 2006
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Billy
Maltese X  •  Male  •  5 years old
Adopted April 2006
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Billy may be 5 years old but he's a ball of energy. Wherever there's any action, he loves to be in the middle of it!. He's looking for a home that can give him a busy and interesting life and he'll reward you by becoming a great companion. He's an intelligent fellow and will quickly learn to slot in with you. Billy will bring a lot of joy and fun to his new home!


Bluey
Kelpie X Heeler  •  Male  •  1 year old
Adopted May 2006
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Bluey really will make you the focus of his life. He hasn’t had a lot of exposure to the world as yet but he's making great strides as he's now learning to play and listen to what's asked of him. He watches you carefully and seems to take it all in. He'll become a wonderful very loving companion who you'll soon be very proud of.

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Bo (now Max)
Kelpie X Lab  •  Male  •  12 weeks old
Adopted January 2006
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Bob
Rottweiler X  •  Male  •  4 years old
Adopted October 2006
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Bob is a very handsome boy with big honest eyes. He watches as you go about your daily routine and he does everything he can to assist you! Bob is looking for a home where he can have a lot of human company but he is happy to share with another dog as well.

Bobby (now Wes)
Jack Russell Terrier (wire-haired)  •  Male  •  4 years old
Adopted March 2006
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Boo
Maltese X  •  Male  •  12 months old
Adopted November 2006
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Brumby (now Louie)
Pointer X (wire coated)  •  Male   •  4.5 months old
Adopted October 2006
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Brumby is the dearest pup. He has a soft nature and at the moment even though he is still a little shy he soon becomes very playful! He has lots of love to give and he is just waiting to show his new home how perfect he is. Brumby loves being with other dogs so he's looking for a home where he has a canine companion. It will be no time at all until Brumby is firmly entrenched in your heart!

Cane (now Happy Harry)
Border Collie X Kelpie  •  Male  •  6 months old
Adopted December 2006
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Cheers
Pomeranian  •  Female  •  3 years old
Adopted January 2006
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Chelsea (from litter of 6 pups)
Australian Bulldog X
Adopted November 2006
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These 6 gorgeous pups are full of energy and confidence! Being puppies they will need company so they're looking for homes where there is someone around a lot of the time or another dog to play with and learn the ways of the world from. Their new human companion will need to have the time to dedicate to their training and general socialisation in the world.

Crumpet (now Ruby)
Kelpie X  •  Female  •  18 months old
Adopted August 2006
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Edmund
Labrador •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted February 2006
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Ella
Bichon Frise X Poodle  •  Female  •  3 to 4 years old
Adopted July 2006
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Exo (from litter of 6 pups)
Australian Bulldog X
Adopted November 2006
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These 6 gorgeous pups are full of energy and confidence! Being puppies they will need company so they're looking for homes where there is someone around a lot of the time or another dog to play with and learn the ways of the world from. Their new human companion will need to have the time to dedicate to their training and general socialisation in the world.

Fergus (now Buster)
Beagle  •  Male  •  7 months old
Adopted June 2006
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Fergus is busy young beagle! He just adores playing with other dogs and will spend all day doing just that if he gets a chance. He hasn’t had much training to date and being a young active boy he'll need it. He's very outgoing and will need a busy active life. Fergus will need to live with another dog or someone who has lots of time to spend with him.

Flea (now Geordie)
Maltese X  •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted April 2006
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Flea is the dearest little dog and he just loves to be around you. He has lived with a dog in the past so he's more than happy to have another canine in his home. He is a kind, soft dog and his mission in life will be to make you feel very special!

Flossy
Maltese X  •  Female  •   8+ years old
Adopted August 2006
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Flossy may be a little older but she has energy to burn!! She loves heading off on a walk and then sitting, sleeping and relaxing with you. She is an alert and clever dog and it doesn’t take her long to understand what you want her to do. Flossy will become a great companion and without a doubt you will be the centre of her world in no time!

Flower (then Betty, now Chusie)
Terrier X  •  Female  •   2 years old
Adopted July 2006
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Flower has loads of energy! She adores being around people and is more than happy to be with another dog. Because she is so focused on people she will learn quickly as she is eager to please. Flower is looking for a busy active life where there is someone around a lot of the time.

Frank (now Buster)
Fox Terrier X Jack Russell Terrier  •  Male  •  6 years old
Adopted December 2006
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Frank is a happy little fellow who loves his exercise and a game with other dogs. He is very alert and interested in everything going on around him. He tries very hard to please and true to his breed he's very intelligent and will learn the ways of his new home in no time at all. Frank will fill your life with lots of fun and affection!

George (now Ned)
German Short-haired Pointer  •  Male  •   6 years old
Adopted November 2006
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Gidget
Maltese X  •  Female  •  8 years old
Adopted February 2006
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Gizmo
Maltese X  •  Male   •  4 years old
Adopted December 2006
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Goldie (now Zelda)
Labrador  •  Female  •  6 months old
Adopted January 2006
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Grettel (now Munch)
Kelpie X  •  Female   •  9 months old
Adopted August 2006
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Grettel is a happy bouncy young pup with a soft nature. She loves attention from both people and other dogs and because she is so amiable she will be a joy to share your life with. She would like a home where there are lots of interesting things to do and would be very happy to live with another dog. She's a clever girl so training should be a breeze!

Harris
Maltese X   •  Male  •  3 years old
Adopted July 2006
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Jack
Blue Heeler  •  Male   •  12 months old
Adopted December 2006
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Java
Beagle X  •  Female  •  12 months old
Adopted November 2006
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Jock (now Rocky)
Spaniel X   •  Male  •  2 years old
Adopted August 2006
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Jovi (now Tobi)
Dachshund X  •  Male  •  6 years old
Adopted October 2006
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Lola
Possibly Pointer X Staffy X Heeler  •  Female  •  4.5 months old
Adopted July 2006
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Lola is one very smart young girl! She will need a challenging life full of things to learn to keep her busy. She is very good with other dogs and also likes cats. She is doing well with her obedience training and is quite advanced for a pup her age. She would love to live with another dog and share all the joys of canine companionship.

Lotty (from litter of 6 pups)
Australian Bulldog X
Adopted October 2006
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These 6 gorgeous pups are full of energy and confidence! Being puppies they will need company so they're looking for homes where there is someone around a lot of the time or another dog to play with and learn the ways of the world from. Their new human companion will need to have the time to dedicate to their training and general socialisation in the world.

Maddison (now Pip)
Staffordshire Terrier X  •  Female  • 2 to 3 years old
Adopted February 2006
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Marble (now Eydis)
Mastiff X  •  Female  • 6 months old
Adopted November 2006
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Matt
Maltese X  •  Male   •  2 years old
Adopted April 2006
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Mike
Labarador X Working Dog  •  Male  •  5 years old
Adopted July 2006
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Mike is a calm quiet boy with the most beautiful nature. He's very laid back about life and happily accepts everything as it comes along. He loves his exercise and is very obliging and courteous to all people and dogs he meets. Mike will fit into his new home with ease and he'll quickly win a permanent place in your heart!

Molly
Maltese X Silky Terrier  •  Female  •  1 year old
Adopted March 2006
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Obie
Pointer X (wire coated)  •  Male   •  4.5 months old
Adopted September 2006
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