Meet Alice
Alice is a lovely middle-aged Kelpie mix with a sweet nature and an independent streak. She is friendly and easy to handle, walks nicely on lead, and enjoys spending her time exploring the world through her nose.
While she enjoys human company, Alice is not overly demanding of attention and is quite happy investigating her surroundings and taking in the environment around her. She is food motivated, enjoys learning, and would love a home that can provide regular walks, enrichment, and opportunities to explore.
Alice can be a little unsure around unfamiliar dogs and would benefit from owners who can support her with gradual introductions and positive experiences. She is happiest when given the space to take things at her own pace and may prefer a quieter lifestyle over busy dog parks or highly social dog environments.
Alice would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a gentle, intelligent dog to share relaxed adventures and daily life with.
How our Adoption Process Works
Step 1) Preparation
Read our Adoption Philosophy and make sure your views on dog ownership align with ours. Please read this entire page to make sure you are ready for adoption day.
Step 2) APPLY
Browse available dogs online, review our dog sociability matrix and then complete an adoption questionnaire.
Step 3) ADOPTION
7 DAYS A WEEK: Walk ins welcome for adoption interviews between 11am-3pm! Our gates remain open until 4pm, but we conclude our adoption interviews at 3pm so we have time to take the dogs out, feed them and get them ready for bedtime.
During quieter periods, we will also do our best to review online applications, but unfortunately cannot get back to every applicant, especially for more ‘popular’ dogs. If you agree with our adoption philosophies and are ready to adopt- please do not wait for us to contact you after submitting a questionnaire.
PUPPIES & DOGS IN FOSTER CARE: If you are particularly interested in a young puppy or a dog that is currently in foster care, please indicate this on your questionnaire. Young puppies will not be on site here at the Refuge as it is much more beneficial for them to remain in foster care until their adoption. For dogs and puppies that are not on site, we will review online applications and get in touch with suitable homes to arrange a meet and greet.