Meet Ragnar
Meet our darling Ragnar. Ragnar is an absolutely gorgeous Shepherd boy who bonds strongly with his chosen people. He is loyal and loving but can be anxious and suspicious of new people. Ragnar has not had the benefit of socialisation with other dogs, and will need support from a positive reinforcement based trainer to build his skills in this department. He has shown promise here at the Refuge but will never be a dog park social butterfly. Ragnar should be the only pet in the household and is not suited to living with children. This beautiful boy will flourish in the right home, but only experienced and understanding homes will be considered to set him and you up for success.
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.