Meet Dolly
Meet beautiful Dolly! 🐾
Dolly is a gentle, sweet girl who is still finding her feet and showing us a little more of her personality each day. She can be nervous of new situations and loud noises, but underneath that shy exterior we’re already seeing glimpses of a silly, goofy and playful girl waiting to blossom!
Dolly LOVES using her nose and will be looking for a family who can provide plenty of sniffy adventures, enrichment and around 1-1.5 hours of daily exercise. She would thrive with patient, positive training and a calm home where she can settle at her own pace.
She may enjoy having some compatible doggy friends once she gets to know them, although boisterous dogs and busy dog parks are likely to be too overwhelming for her. Calm, gentle teens **13+** may be suitable.
Dolly is looking for a family with **part-time or flexible working arrangements initially**, who can give her plenty of support while she settles and gradually builds confidence being alone.
Give this lovely girl a little patience and security, and we think you’ll be rewarded with a wonderfully happy, playful companion. 💕
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.