Meet Jimmy
Meet Jimmy, our handsome, clever and slightly sensitive Border Collie boy with a whole lot of love and potential to share!
Jimmy is a sweet, playful and affectionate young man who is looking for an active family ready to embrace everything that comes with having a working breed. Jimmy would love a family who enjoys adventures, teaching new tricks and getting involved in fun activities like hoopers, scent work or other dog sports.
Jimmy would enjoy having a calm, well-matched canine friend in the home, although he could also thrive as an only dog with plenty of positive social opportunities. His ideal family will be patient, understanding and genuinely excited about helping him continue building confidence through positive training and experiences.
With the right guidance, a little patience and plenty of fun along the way, Jimmy has all the makings of a fantastic adventure buddy and much-loved family member!
Is Jimmy right for your home?
What our team has learned about Jimmy so far.
Children
- Children 8 and over Suits a home with children aged 8 and over.
Other dogs
- Can live with another dog Can share a home with another dog.
- Still learning dog manners Is still learning how to read and greet other dogs.
Home and lifestyle
- Full-time workers Happy to settle at home while you are at work.
- Experienced owners Best with people who have owned dogs before.
- Ongoing training Will need some ongoing training and support.
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.