Meet Missy
Missy came into our care with her puppies, who have now all found their forever homes. It is now Missy’s turn to find a loving home of her own. Missy has experienced a significant amount of change in a relatively short period and will need time, patience and understanding to decompress and feel safe in her new environment.
Missy would best suit a calm, patient home with adopters who understand fearful dogs and are willing to give her the time and space she needs to settle in and build trust, once she builds trust this girl really shows her sweet loving personality.
Missy needs a safe, predictable environment and adopters who understand that progress may take time. She has experienced a lot of change in a short period and will need plenty of time to decompress before her true personality can shine. With patience, consistency and positive experiences, Missy has the opportunity to build confidence and form a beautiful bond with her new family.
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.