Puppies     Small dogs     Medium & Large dogs

Dog or puppies marked ON TRIAL are on a two week trial period with new owners, and may return. If you are interested in one of these dogs/puppies, please leave your details with the foster carer and they'll get back to you if the dog becomes available again.

Puppies

Animal Number: 10108
Name: Jarna - On Trial (20/8/10)
Breed: Shih Tzu / Maltese mix
Age: 10-12 weeks old

Suitable for children: Yes, Jarna would be suitable for gentle children only as she is so small.

A bit about me: Well, Jarna really was thrown in the deep end when she came into care, having to mix it with 2 adult boxers and a much larger kelpie cross puppy (Scarlett - see listing above). The first few days she wouldn't go anywhere near them - now, well, lets just say, she thinks she is a big dog! LOL She is quite an independent little girl - she is happy when she is outside or inside and doesn't cry when the others are out and she is in. In fact she rarely cries at all and is really happy having other dogs around. She sleeps really well and goes to the toilet on her wee mat 90% of the time. She is perfect in the car, no sickness and she just sits there quitely not jumping around. She is great off lead and just follows right behind your feet, never running in front. She sits for her food and treats and is not a fussy eater at all.

Ideal Home: Jarna would best be suited to another home with a dog who is young enough to still want to play with her. She would be better suited to being mainly an inside dog due to her long hair and would require daily brushing and regular professional grooming / clipping to keep her coat from matting. She would love a home who would take her walking as she loves to just trail behind.

If you think you would be an appropriate home for Jarna, please submit an application form from the link below and email to Bre  Any further questions you may have you can call Bre on 0423430471 after 4pm.

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Name: Lotty - On Trial (16/8/10)
Breed: Dachshund x
Size: Small, with short, little legs

A bit about me: These beautiful puppies are only going to be small - their mum was a Dachshund x and they only have short, little legs. They have settled into their new environment very fast with their foster brothers and sisters.
They are quiet, playful and love to be cuddled. They have exquisite faces and soft, velvety fur.
Both brother or sister would be a delightful addition to any family or they could happily stay together.

Lotty won't be ready for her new home until 14 August, but inquiries are welcome.

Foster carer contact details: If you would like to express an interest in Lotty, contact Julie on 49559278 or send her an email

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Name: Harris - On Trial (14/8/10)
Breed: Dachshund x
Size: Small, with short, little legs

A bit about me: These beautiful puppies are only going to be small - their mum was a Dachshund x and they only have short, little legs. They have settled into their new environment very fast with their foster brothers and sisters.
They are quiet, playful and love to be cuddled. They have exquisite faces and soft, velvety fur.
Both brother or sister would be a delightful addition to any family or they could happily stay together.

Harris won't be ready for his new home until 14 August, but inquiries are welcome.

Foster carer contact details: If you would like to express an interest in Harris, contact Julie on 49559278 or send her an email

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Animal Number: 10131
Name: Tora - On Trial (22/8/10)
Breed: Kelpie x Whippet - maybe
Age: 5 months old - DOB 1/3/10
Size: Medium and slim - won't be very big and tall. She will keep a thin figure (lucky girl).

Suitable for children: Yes, older children only (8 years old plus). Tora is still a pup and gets very excited when around small children, she thinks they are furry friends like her and wants to play rough with them. In saying this though, Tora is learning to control her excitement.

Ideal home: Tora would be best suited to a home with another dog and no very young children. She will require daily exercise and would love a home where she can be 100% part of the family and go on trips to the dog beach and for runs and walks to the park and also some inside time and cuddles. She will need daily exercise.

A bit about me: Hello, my name is Tora and I am a beautiful young lady full of love and happiness.
I've been in care since the beginning of August and I've learned so much in a couple of weeks already. My foster mummy is very impressed with me and my behaviour knowing I've been moved around a fair bit in my young life.
- I don't dig in the yard,
- I don't chew (except my sticks)
- I don't escape (even when mummy left the gate open by mistake while gardening),
- I don't cry at night even knowing I'm locked in the shed,
- I bark only when I hear some weird noise
- I can sit and I also wait patiently for my dinner.
- And to top it all off, I'm totally toilet trained!
 
I'm also so much better on the lead compared to when I first arrived in care, and I love going to the park to meet doggy pals and run and run and run around, chase the birds etc. 
I am really interested with the cats and wish I could play with them but they don't seem to like me much.
I wish there was another doggy friend here to keep me entertain and amused during the day when mum and dad are at work. I hope that my forever home will have one so I can have a new best mate. I am very friendly with other dogs, doesn't matter that they are fluffy or scruffy, big or small. I just love them all!
I don't play fetch very well though (oh well, can't be perfect hey!)
Food wise - I'm very happy with dry kibble only and I love ..... carrots - I can play all day with a carrot and love its taste! I won't say no to chicken necks though (mummy hides them in the yard as snacks for me during the day. She is super cool!)
That's pretty much all you need to know about me so if you want someone to greet you with a smile everyday, if you like going to the parks or on walks, if you want a furry mate that will love you for the rest of your life and who is absolutely perfect, come and check me out...

Foster carer contact details: If you are interested in Tora, please contact Addy on 0404413194 or send her an email

Tora is located in Georgetown.

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Small dogs

Animal Number: 10083
Animal Name: Toby Edward - On Trial (11/7/10)
Breed: Shih-Tzu x Pekingese ?
Age: 8 years old
Size: Small - approx. 5-6kg

Suitable for children: Older children only.       

A bit about me:  Toby has really come out of his shell! He used to only like plodding around and playing with his own toys but the last few weeks his true personality is shining through. He plays with his humans and his doggy pal with enthusiasm.
Toby loves to get excited! Toby doesn't jump up but he runs around and doesn't quite know what to do with his feet.. soo adorable! No matter how stressful my day is he always makes me laugh with his greeting!
Toby loves walks, toys, rawhide chews and to cuddle up near a heater, in his basket or cushion or near some warm feet!
Toby seems to love men (a little strange for a boy dog), as he is besotted by his foster dad! Toby is not demanding but likes to hang around you when you're doing housework or gardening.
Sadly, Toby suffers from a dry eye and sometimes his eye gets stuck shut, poor thing.  He doesn't cry or whinge though... he just walks up to us trying to let us know we need to clean it just with some warm water and a cloth.
He then gets a special eye ointment twice a day which he thanks you for by giving you lots of kisses.

Toby is definitely a foster that has surprised me! He was a little grumpy before but with some TLC he is trusting of us and is so affectionate and sweet! Please call if you'd like further information on this special boy.
 
 Foster carer contact details: Please contact Aydin on 0432876356 or send him an email

Toby is located in Newcastle.

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Animal Number: 10114
Animal Name: Randy - On Trial (31/8/10)
Breed: German Spitz
Age: 7 years old

Randy has recently come to stay with us after being found as a stray, but we do know a little of his history thanks to his microchip.  It seems he was once a stud, yes, a breeding dog and is a German Spitz but we are guessing he got a little too old for his 'lively' role and was retired and then got 'lost'.  Somewhere along the line he was also debarked so has a hoarse voice these days that sounds a bit more like a howl than a bark!
 
Randy is adorable.  He is friendly, affectionate, good on the lead and house trained, yes knows how to use the doggy door and uses it.  He likes to talk and chats happily either lying at your feet wherever you sit patiently waiting or on your lap if you are able to hold him. He would be best suited to someone who is home quite a lot as he loves human contact.

He gets on with other dogs, cats, children and adults alike.  He would be best suited to someone who was home quite a lot as he loves human contact.

Foster carer contact details: To find out more about Randy please call Catherine, Peter or Charlie on (02) 4957 3161.
The $300 adoption fee includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing, registration and a vet check.

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Animal Number: 10116
Animal Name: Moo - On Trial (4/9/10)
Breed: Foxy x

Moo was reluctantly signed over to the pound as her former owner was very sick and unable to care for her properly anymore.  She is an adorable little lady, full of life and love who just needs to find a good and loving home.

Moo has settled into her new foster home very quickly (she arrived on 7 August).  She seems to be house-trained, adores other dogs, plays non-stop with her playmates, loves tug of war, chasing Buddy, our dog and being involved in whatever is going on in the house at the time.  She can also sit and just be cuddled, she is a total softy. Moo likes the idea of going for walks but is in fact scared of vehicles and sudden movement from others around her which means she becomes a bit flighty and is scared; with support and training she should get better though.

Moo is a softy who enjoys adults and children alike, she is quite bouncy and very fast which is typical of a little Foxy.  She would be an excellent companion in an active environment where not left for too many hours on her own.  She is good with the cat and chickens too.

Foster carer contact details: To find out more about Moo please call Catherine, Peter or Charlie on (02) 4957 3161

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Medium & Large dogs

Name: Maya - On Hold (6/6/10)

Breed: Labrador

Age: 9 years

Size: Small, 50cm at the shoulder

Suitable for children: There are no children at Maya’s foster home but she gets very excited when we walk past children at the local schools. From her reaction I think she would be very good with children.

Ideal home: A home where I can get a daily walk and have interaction with the family. Maya will make a great companion for her forever home. Maya has responded well to all dogs she has met.

A bit about me: I am an extremely friendly girl. I get along well with other dogs and could go to a home with another dog and get along with them quite easily. As a Labrador I will need regular exercise and a good diet. As Maya is getting a bit older she will need a family that is aware of her health needs. Although Maya is older she is still very active. She loves her walks and playing with toys. Maya sleeps outside (but would love to sleep inside). She knows how to sit and stays on her mat when asked to. She walks quite well on the lead. She is a very sweet girl at heart who is happy to be with you all the time even riding in the car.

From Maya's condition when coming into her foster home it would appear that she has been used for backyard breeding and kept in a cage/run most of her life. She has worn her front teeth off trying to get out. She does not chew anything at her foster home except toys. The vet has also given her the "thumbs up" for her health considering she acts half her age.

Maya's foster home is in East Maitland.

Foster carer contact details: Please contact Katherine on 0404 584028 if you are interested in further details about Maya. Please lease a message as foster carer is a shift worker.

Maya will be available to be adopted after the 14th of June.

If you would like to make a donation toward Maya's health please use the HAR bank details with the reference 'Maya'. All donations big and small greatly appreciated.
(Bank details can be found on the Special Needs page)

YouTube Link for Maya's video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0uJh3HAAF8

Name: Mai (Female) - On Trial (22/6/10)

Breed: Labrador

Age: 5 years

Children: I wouldn’t be suitable for young children under 5 years old as I may accidentallly knock them over.

Ideal home: One that will give me lots of love and attention, and will continue on my training.

A bit about me:  I absolutely love pats and attention. I don’t mind sharing the backyard with the rabbit. I’m learning how to play fetch, but still haven’t worked out what I’m meant to do with the ball? I’ve also learnt how to sit and learning to sit and wait for my dinner. I will need more training and listen well when I know the reward will be a treat. I love walks and mummy said I’m slowly getting better. I love car trips and will happily lie in the back seat. I don’t think I will be a good guard dog because I hardly ever bark. I’m happy to sleep outside in my bed, but even happier to sleep inside.

If you are interested in Mai you can send an application form to Camille at this email or call 0404875505 (after 5pm on weekdays).

Name: Byron - On Trial (17/7/10)

Breed: Labrador x/Mixed breed

Age: 1 year old

Children: Byron is gentle around children and loves their attention.  However, due to his size he needs training to stop him jumping up.  Children under 5 might find him a handful however saying that the grandchildren coped well with him.

Ideal home: One that will give him lots of love and attention as he is a very cuddly young man.

A bit about me:  When I was in the pound all I did was cry, I hated it there as all I really want is a good home to call my own.  I am very affectionate, love cuddles and pats and one of my favourite positions in all the world is to lie on my back with my legs in the air and have a tummy rub - pure heaven!

I adore walks but don't get enough here.  I am house trained but have to sleep outside at night.  I love coming in the house in the day time though.  I  enjoy car rides and love the little foster family I am staying with including the medium size dog, the little dog, the cat, the chickens and birds, and I haven't tried to eat any of them! I am not a barker, I don't really know how to fetch a ball and bring it back but I am learning to play with Buddy, my doggy mate and that's really good fun.

I am desexed, vaccinated, micro chipped and looking for a home to call my own.

If you would like to meet Byron please call Cathy, Peter or Charlie on 02 4957 3161.

Byron is staying in the Newcastle area of NSW.

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Name: Livy - On Trial (17/7/10)

Breed: Staffy x

Age: 1 year old
 
Children: Livy's carer does not have children however her reaction to the kids she has met and played with at the beach would suggest she loves them!  She is still quite 'puppy' in her mannerisms so does chew and jump sometimes - I would recommend children over 10 or so because she may accidentally knock smaller ones over.

Ideal home: A home with another playful dog would be ideal - Livy simply adores other dogs!  Otherwise a home where she will get plenty of walks and playtime and can get out and about quite often with her owner.

A bit about me:  Livy is such a sweet girl.  She has a heart of gold but can jump and chew your arms when she gets excited - she really doesn't mean to though, she just wants to say how happy she is to see you!  This habit can be trained out of her - she barely ever does it to her carer anymore, opting to parade her favourite toy around instead. 

She loves loves loves walks! Her favourite is anywhere she can get off the lead to really stretch her legs and she just loves playing with other dogs (horse shoe beach is a favourite!).  She actually gets quite hurt when a dog won't play with her - she just can’t understand why.  Livy also loves playing in the back yard.  She would fetch, play chasey and tug-of-war all day if you had the time!  Without enough exercise Livy can be a crazy ball of energy but if you put in the time to walk her and play with her she is a completely different girl - lapping up the tummy rubs and cuddles.  She does need a lot of exercise, or another dog to play with, but as an active person anyway I thoroughly enjoy my walks and play time with Livy.  I should mention that she walks well on and off the lead, especially off as she needs to stretch her legs but never goes far from you and comes when she is called no-matter-what.  She also loves the car, sometimes she just sits in it even when we're not going anywhere!

She is a great guard dog, barking only when someone walks past - she has never barked for attention.  She happily spends most of her time outside and comes in only when I am home during the day or to curl up on her bed to watch some TV.  She is house-trained but sleeps outside because she just can't hold on all night - poor girl!  She is very happy with this arrangement and is often still sleeping when I get up to say good morning! 

Livy does not dig or jump fences but has been known to chew plants if left alone all day without exercise.  With a good morning walk and enough food she seems to leave the garden alone.  She comes when she is called, stays still when putting her lead on and off and is exceptionally well behaved and responsive on walks.  She has most basic manners around the house but does need reminding sometimes as she is still quite puppy-like and her excitement can get the better of her.  I have had Livy for about one month now and in that time I have fallen in love with her sweet nature and enthusiasm - her energy really is infectious!  She is a beautiful little girl who will make such a gorgeous companion.

Livy is desexed, vaccinated, micro chipped, about 19kg in weight and approx. knee height.

To meet Livy please call Sal on 0434230522 or send her an email

Suburb animal is in care: Newcastle

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Ben - Medium-large blended breed - 6 months old male - On Trial (29/7/10)

Ben is everything you could ask for - a cute, cuddly, mischievous bundle of joy. Just waiting to chew his way into your life and heart. At 6 months old he isn't a huge pup, he is just average size.
He is a mixed breed and the breed is a guess, the brindle could be from greyhound, staffy, dane, almost anything, but they have a nice dark nose, which could be mastiff, hound or dane.
It is a little hard to tell until he gets a little older, but I really don't think he will be a huge dog like a dane, more a medium size like a mastiff or greyhound.

Please contact Kim for further details - 0429 305 300 or kimlsmith@bigpond.com

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Animal Number: 10126

Name: Eva - On Trial (13/8/10)
Breed:  Bully x
Age:  20 months old
Size:  Medium sized dog

Suitable for children:  Yes, Eva is very gentle and does not jump up so would be less likely to knock small children over.

Ideal home: A home where Eva is allowed to be part of the family and given the attention she needs would be perfect. Eva is a very easy going dog but does not like to be left for long periods at a time day after day. Eva gets along well with other dogs and could easily go to a home with another dog.

A bit about me: Eva is a wonderful young lady who at first is very timid but once she gets to know you she is quite happy to just be with you. She is a very gentle girl who has already learnt basic commands. Eva loves to swim and is always keen to play so going to the beach will be no problem for Eva.

Foster carer contact details: Please contact Susie for further details on 0412122776 or send her an email

If you would like to help Eva find a home, feel free to print out her poster and place it on your local notice board... just remember to take it down when they find a home!

Animal Number: 10113

Name: Winnie - On Trial (29/8/10)
Breed:  Kelpie x
Age:  3 years old
Sex: Female
Size:  Medium

Suitable for children: Will need to be watched with smaller children as she can get very excited and will jump upon greeting you

A bit about me: Winnie is a beautiful medium sized dog. Winnie has a silky sleek coat and a pretty face. She has very healthy teeth and eyes and will be vaccinated, de-sexed and fully health checked prior to adoption. Winnie is thin but has a healthy appetite and thriving in her foster home. She has had a tender rear leg but that has improved considerably in last week. I have no doubt that the first person to meet Winnie will take her home.

Ideal home: Winnie is a dog that will be suited to any social environment. Winnie will suit either a family or single owner. Winnie is a very affectionate dog that loves human company and has got along very well with our border collie and would pose no threat to other dogs. Winnie is a shy dog and at times a little timid, she responds to basic commands, is easy to walk on a lead and would benefit from further training. Winnie is as happy outside as she is inside and in our experience is a quiet dog and does not dig, chew or chase washing.

Foster carer contact details: If you are interested in meeting Winnie, please contact Mel on 0402137731 or send her an email

Winnie's foster home is in East Maitland.

On my original profile I had "great with small and submissive dogs" but I have since proven that I am quite okay with large dogs as well as long as they are doggy friendly. I even had a trip to the last HAR doggy event and did amazingly well!  I found several dogs that I wanted to just play, play, play with!  There were others I could tell didn't want to play so I just had a gooood sniff and kept walking and there was only one or two undesexed male dogs who gave me a growl so I growled back - that's only fair!!  LOL

I sure hope this breaks it down for everyone and someone out there feels that I would be the perfect fit for their family. 

View Lucky's YouTube video from when he was sick by clicking here.

View Lucky's YouTube video from January 2010 by clicking here.

If you would like to apply to adopt Lucky please email a completed application form to:

Bre on:    dmahs@hotmail.com

Phone: 0423 430 471

Lucky comes with a 2 week trial and is chipped, vaccinated, desexed and registered.

If you would like to help Lucky find a home, feel free to print out his poster and place it on your local notice board... just remember to take it down when they find a home!

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