As you read this page you will notice that each of the dogs listed has a "special" quality. The dogs appearing here require special attention, dedicated owners and a greater investment of time and and committment to their long term health needs. If you feel you have the qualities required to become a Special Needs Parent, please read about them, select the one you would like to meet, then contact us to discuss adoption further.


The age of the dogs has been estimated by veterinarians based on their general health and particularly from their teeth status. It is an informed estimate made by veterinarians and should be used only as a guide.

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NAME: Aldi MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 7 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Maltese X Poodle NUMBER: 9486 3133

Aldi is a little nervous after all he has been through. He is a very calm, quiet boy who needs someone he can trust. Aldi likes the quiet life. He is social with other dogs and is good with cats. He has a non-shedding coat but needs a patient groomer to clip him. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $300. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Buzz MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 5-6 years / M CONTACT: Nikki
BREED: Foxy X NUMBER: 9819 6667, 0410 641 871

Buzz has had some major tauma in his past. Our vets assess that he has some vision loss but he never runs into anything. Buzz sustained some injuries to his legs as well so he is not quite as well balanced on his feet, but does not stop him enjoying his walks, bones and games. Buzz is a very quiet easy gpoing rather timid boy who would do best in a quiet home. Buzz is cat friendly and would cope with families workig longer hours. Buzz weighs 5kg and is crate trained. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $300. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Drayson MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 8 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Foxy X Cattle NUMBER: 9486 3133

Drayson is such a gentle well mannered gentle boy. He has a calm demeanour and would cope being left alone for longer periods. He was very thin at 8.9kg but is now in good condition. Drayson's heart is not he best, so he is on heart medication and doing well. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $300. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Gracie MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 8 yrs / F CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Cattle Dog NUMBER: 9486 3133

Gracie is a gentle loyal girl. It is hard to understand why she has been left at the pound. Gracie has manners, is social with other dogs and very affectionate with people. She can cope being left alone for longer periods and has great stamina for those lovely long strolls along the beach. She weighs 15.4kg. Gracie's vision is not good. The eye specialist said she has retinal degeneration, a congenital problem with Cattle dogs. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Her adoption cost is $350. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Lina MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 8 years / F CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Tenterfield Terrier NUMBER: 9486 3133

Lina is a social dog with a gentle nature. She would suit a calm household. Lina is good with other dogs as well as cats. She can cope being left alone for longer periods. She enjoys a good walk each day but then settles while you are at work. She has a short soft coat and weighs 6.7kg. Lina has recently been been put on heart medication. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Her adoption cost is $350. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Regie MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 7 years / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Maltese x NUMBER: 9486 3133

Regie is a very gentle boy who sometimes spins. Regie is easy to handle is you are calm and gentle. We believe he has water on the brain. He can get fixated on certain things eg cats and starts to bark but is also seen sleeping more than other dogs his age. Regie has a non-shedding coat and is easy to clip. He weighs 5.3kg. Regie reslly enjoys munching on bones and is very social with other dogs. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $300. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Skittles MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 1yr / M CONTACT: Tania
BREED: JRT x Mini Foxy NUMBER: 0407994295; 9486 3133

Skittles is an active boy with a soft coat, a bit longer than a foxy. It appears Skittles might be hearing impaired, so it would be best to have another dog to be his ears. Skittles is social with other dogs. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $300. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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NAME: Spike MEET AT: Ingleside
AGE/SEX: 3yrs / M CONTACT: Monika
BREED: Foxy x Staffy NUMBER: 9486 3133

Spike is a super cute, super happy boy. His tail is always wagging around people. Spike is DEAF and needs a family committed to working on his introductions to other dogs. He has a smooth coat and weighs 9.4kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $300. For further details email Monika@DoggieRescue.com.

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