Meet Mary-Jane
Mary-Jane is a gentle and sensitive girl who is still learning that the world is a safe place. She can be a little unsure at first, but once she feels comfortable, her sweet and affectionate nature really shines through.
She is looking for a calm, quiet home where she can build her confidence at her own pace. Mary-Jane enjoys low-key, sniffy walks in quiet areas and will need support as she learns to feel more comfortable on lead. Busy environments can be overwhelming for her right now, so a patient and understanding approach will be key.
Mary-Jane would benefit from ongoing positive, reward-based training and guidance to help her grow into a more confident dog. She hasn’t had much experience being left alone, so her new family will need to take things slowly while she settles in.
She may suit a home with calm, respectful teens (13+) who can give her space and time to warm up, or an adult-only home.
With patience, kindness, and the right support, Mary-Jane has so much potential to blossom into a loving and loyal 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.