Meet Sarah
Sarah will need understanding owners who will let her settle in and take her time with coming out of her shell and going on walks. Sarah has shown he is quite sweet and affectionate once she feels comfortable.
Sarah will need time and positive reinforcement to help build her confidence. Sarah will need a decent settling in period in her new home. 2-4 weeks of minimal visitors, bonding with new family and allowing Sarah to figure out her new life.
Sarah will likely need some support with walks in her new home, she will do best if owners can get in the car and drive somewhere quiet like a bushland or quiet oval at non-peak times. Street walks or busy environments will likely overwhelming Sarah.
Sarah could go home with part time workers, she will need someone home often to begin with to help settle him in.
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.