Meet Cardi
Cardi is a big, goofy and affectionate Mastiff who loves being involved with her people. This lovely girl is **deaf** and has already started learning hand signals – she’s clever, playful and has plenty of personality!
Cardi can get very enthusiastic and sometimes becomes boisterous and mouthy when overexcited, so she needs confident, experienced owners who can continue her positive training and help her channel that excitement appropriately.
She has shown some lovely social skills with dog friends, but needs to be the **only dog in her household**. She will still enjoy regular appropriate dog friends outside the home once settled.
Cardi is looking for an **adult home or one with mature teens 16+**, with experienced, capable owners who will enjoy continuing her visual communication and reward-based training.
For the right family, Cardi has loads of goofy Mastiff charm and affection to give!
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.