Meet Poppy
Poppy is an affectionate, playful girl with plenty of enthusiasm and love to share! She enjoys meeting people and making dog friends, and would thrive with a family who can help her build confidence and develop her social skills at her own pace.
Poppy would benefit from positive reinforcement training, regular enrichment, companionship and a gradual settling-in period.
With patient guidance, predictable routines and opportunities to learn, she has so much potential to blossom into a wonderful family companion.
Is Poppy right for your home?
What our team has learned about Poppy so far.
Children
- Children 13 and over Suits a home with children aged 13 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.
- Still building confidence Has had little time around other dogs and new places, and is still learning.
Home and lifestyle
- Calm home Needs a quiet, settled home.
- 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.