Meet Scaffy
This puppy is looking for a fun, supportive family environment where they can settle into their new life through gentle guidance, positive experiences and plenty of love ★
Like many rescue puppies, they may benefit from patience, predictability and time to adjust as they build confidence in their new home.
Part or flexible work arrangements are preferred during the early months so puppy routines, settling and learning can be supported.
They would benefit from ongoing positive social opportunities with friendly dogs alongside reward-based puppy classes to help build confidence and life skills in a safe and supportive environment.
As a Chihuahua mix, they will benefit from families who understand the importance of gentle handling, emotional safety and allowing confidence to develop at their own pace.
My new paw-rents must be committed to providing appropriate exercise, enrichment and understanding of normal puppy development.
This puppy may be suitable to live with children when interactions are supervised and families understand the time and support young puppies need -`♡´-
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.