Benefits of adopting an adult dog

Older dogs are already done with the nipping and the chewing and the housebreaking stages.

They're able to focus faster so it's actually easier to train them. The old saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" is a myth. If you get a dog three years or older, they're out of the puppy stage and are eager to learn. You just have to teach them in a kind way what your rules are. It's so much easier and faster. And you get all the benefits of having a dog without paying the price you pay with a puppy.


The age of the dogs has been estimated by veterinarians based on their general health and particularly from their teeth status. It is an informed estimate made by veterinarians and should be used only as a guide.

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Needs Home With Garden
Suit Full-Time Worker

NAME: Carl MEET AT: Ingleside (by appointment)
AGE/SEX: 6 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Mastiff X NUMBER: 9486 3133

Carl is an energetic friendly dog. He walks well on lead and he comes when called. On lead he is indifferent or curious of other dogs. He has some basic obedience and knows sit, stay, heel and shake. He gets excited easily which can lead to mouthing and nipping if you do not control him with treats. He is social with other dogs his size. Walkers say: “Nice dog to walk on loose lead”, “Very calm and walked well. Can react to other dogs if they react to him”, “Starts getting mouthy after too many cuddles" He has a smooth coat and weighs 33.5kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. For further details email monika@doggierescue.com.

 5 Steps to Adopt!

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Needs Rescue Experience
Needs Home With Garden
Needs Adult Home
Suit Full-Time Worker

NAME: Hugo MEET AT: Ingleside (by appointment)
AGE/SEX: 4 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Rottweiler X Labrador NUMBER: 9486 3133

Hugo is a nervous dog who is looking for a family with experience to handle him slowly and gently. He has experienced very rough handling and is sensitive to it. Hugo can be quite unpredictable with strangers and can lunge and snap. He is also very nervous of sudden movements, hats, sunglasses etc. He is nervous of motorbikes and he has prey drive but can be distracted with treats. He is a lovely happy dog when you move slowly and speak softly. Walkers say “Hugo was a little anxious but didn’t react to any dogs. Very affectionate”, “Such a lovely dog! Loves rolling himself in the grass and enjoys belly rubs." He is smaller than a pure Rotty. He needs someone willing to meet him a number of times to build a relationship with him and build that trust. He needs a confident handler who keeps a good grip on his harness when he is out in public. He has a short coat and weighs 29.7kg He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. For further details email monika@doggierescue.com.

 5 Steps to Adopt!

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Needs Rescue Experience
Needs Home With Garden
Kid Friendly
Suit Home-Based Worker or Needing Doggy Pal

NAME: Leonardo MEET AT: Ingleside (by appointment)
AGE/SEX: 6 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Shepherd X Staffy NUMBER: 9486 3133

Leonardo is an anxious boy who loves people but does not want to be left alone. He is very smart and affectionate. He would be best in a calm home where he does not come across lots of dogs when out walking as he can get very reactive. Our trainer says "Sweet with kids and adults and suits kids 10+yo." Walkers say "Beautiful dog despite being dog aggressive", "Really sweet affectionate boy, loves a belly rub, gentle with treats, shakes paws, Over excited in the car to start but settled on the way back" He has a fluffy coat that needs brushing. He weighs 26kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. For further details email monika@doggierescue.com.

 5 Steps to Adopt!

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Special Needs
Needs Rescue Experience
Needs Home With Garden
Suit Full-Time Worker

NAME: Winston MEET AT: Ingleside (by appointment)
AGE/SEX: 6 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: English Staffy X NUMBER: 9486 3133

Winston is a very sweet but worried boy who has not experienced much outside his backyard in his former life. We soon figured out he cannot see much. The eye specialist said he has PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), common in Poodles but not staffies. It is at an advanced stage so he only sees a bit in bright sunlight. He is such a sweet easy dog who lets you do anything to him. He would be best in a home with another playful dog who can be his eyes. He has a smooth coat and very overweight ATM and we are trying to trim him down. He is estimated to be close to 30kg. Winston is currently happy playing and running with a gentle playful female staffy in his foster home. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. For further details email monika@doggierescue.com.

 5 Steps to Adopt!

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Needs Rescue Experience
Needs Home With Garden
Suit Full-Time Worker

NAME: Zeus MEET AT: Ingleside (by appointment)
AGE/SEX: 6 years / M CONTACT: Di
BREED: Mastiff X NUMBER: 0433133935

Zeus is a gentle sweet dog who is quite shut down. Being outside walking seems still a very new experience to him. He is very scared of men, tools, loud noises and fast movements. If you give him time to relax with you he will walk but prefers bush tracks away from cars and people. He sits on command. He is a beautiful gentle dog who needs a patient experienced family. Walkers say "Gorgeous boy. Very fearful of some strangers. Loves treats, loves his handlers, just needs to build confidence with new people" "After 30 mins sitting with him he eventually walked with encouragement. The further we got from the kennels the more confident he became", "Still will not leave vicinity of shelter. "Appears to need a trusting Alpha to take him walking. Eventually walked a long distance on loose lead". He has a short coat and weighs 28.6kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. For further details email monika@doggierescue.com.

 5 Steps to Adopt!