All our dogs are located in or near Canberra, Australia.

ARF dogs are microchipped, desexed, C5 vaccinated, wormed and health-checked.
To help cover these costs, ARF asks for an adoption fee of $300 (incl GST) per dog
(or $150 (incl GST) for dogs over 8 years old). ARF puppies are available at the special
price of $330 (including GST) which includes microchipping, desexing, vaccination and
fully paid up training classes.

If you can’t find your new best friend here, complete the dog wanted form below.
Dog Wanted Form

Chloe

Apr 21, 2012


Breed: Crossbreed Size: Large Age: 18 months old  
Contact: Raelene, raelene.stewart@activ8.net.au, 02 6299 5272

Chloe is microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed, and available for $300 (incl GST).

Chloe really is on the ball

Chloe really is on the ball

Chloe is so beautiful, with so much love to give,
Her forever home should be, an active place to live,
Learning lots of basics. Chloe can sit and shake your hands,
On the ball and responsive she will quickly learn commands,
Energetic and lovely she always likes to play,

Chloe sitting up and taking notice

Ready to oblige

Needing another dog for company throughout the day,
Every day she spends with you, she is always wants to please,
Every time you cuddle her she leans against your knees,
Dogs of all shapes and sizes are always Chloe’s friend,
She will always romp and play with them, on that you can depend,

Chloe is ready for her close up

Ready for her close up


 

A home with kids over 12 is definitely a must,

 

Her nature can be quite goofy and sometimes a little robust,
Overlooked for some time she really deserves a home,
My beautiful Chloe needs a family to call her own,
Ever loving, ever giving, INTERESTED? Pick up the phone!

Henry

Apr 21, 2012


Breed: Border Collie X Size: Large Age: About 12 months  
Contact: Ken or Sarah, kenny.walker@hotmail.com, (02) 6156 0641
Activity: High

Henry is microchipped, desexed, C5 vaccinated, wormed, and available for $300 (incl GST).

Meet Henry...

Presenting Henry...

Are you looking for a sleek, sensitive, athletic go getter? Meet Henry!
This 1 year old boy is nothing other than a bright and aware, silly and quirky, eager to learn and engage dog.

Henry has potential to spare! Unfortunately, as a puppy he missed out in the training department so Henry ended up being misunderstood.

Henry

Waiting to meet you

We have had the delight of getting to know this complex dog, who is learning about life and coming into his own more every day. Henry is just a delightfully silly and affectionate young boy and one of the most loving dogs around.

Henry is cautious at first with strangers but warms up quickly and then relaxes to his silly self!

With proper introductions and guidance, he does just fine with other dogs. He is a pretty high energy boy who needs a home that is going to be both and physically and mentally stimulating for him, and will do best in a home with an active person.

While he is non-stop most of the time, Henry does have a good off switch and likes to chill out and lick a peanut butter Kong or sit at your feet while you relax. Henry still has a lot to learn but is off to a great start!

henry

Sitting up and taking notice...


It is very clear that Henry is a smart boy whose brain is always going. He has an intense stare and really looks and listens to you when you talk to him, He’s already got quite a few of the basics down, as well as being house-trained.

He’s going to need more training on the lead as he’s a bit of a puller; He also rides well in the car. Henry will benefit from additional training in the basics, as well as other confidence-building experiences, and will definitely need more guidance and direction when it comes to meeting new people and dogs as he can be a little jump happy. All in all, Henry is a wonderful dog when given the chance.

henry

Ready to go...

Henry’s ideal home would be with a family willing to put time into continuing his training and extra guidance;, a home with or without another dog. He will need an active owner/family who will be able to provide him with daily walks or runs as he is extremely active. Older children around 10 and up as Henry is motion sensitive and will probably herd smaller children. Fully fenced in backyard is recommended.

Bos

May 17, 2012


Breed: Staffy X Labrador Size: Large Age: 2.5 years  
Contact: Beverley, bevjez@bigpond.com, 0428 377 033

Bos (Pronounced Boz) is microchipped, C5 vaccinated, desexed and wormed. Available for $300 (incl GST).

Introducing Bos

Handsome stocky man looking for a loving family
Bos is looking for a wonderful loving home. He is a mellow man that loves nothing better than to hang out with you and watch you go about your business. He would suit single dog living or would be happy with other female canines. He enjoys one small walk a day and then likes nothing better than to snooze away the rest of the day. Bos loves to travel in the car.

Bos would need to be an inside dog and he is extremely trustworthy in the house. He is great with kids. To be honest Bos does not have many flaws the only 2 are he dislikes cats and he is strong on lead but walks nicely with a halti. Because of the dislike of cats he shouldn’t be walked off leash.

Bos’s ideal home would be one where he would be truly part of the family as he is a huge snuggle bug. Before bed every night Bos will do a head check and then when everyone is accounted for he will go to bed. Bos has an amazing repoitre of training above and beyond the basics. Here is a list of the talents Bos has:
He will sit when someone comes to the door and will not move until released. He also sits when you open the door to leave. On a walk if you say ‘Manners’ Bos will sit calmly and quietly.

Bos know how to do a High 5, a Double high 5 and he is learning to wave when you say ‘say goodbye’. If you have guests that are not so keen on dogs, if you say ‘Don’t demand’ he will sit on his mat and leave that person alone unless invited for a pat. He knows sit, drop and stay.

If he is having a play with another dog and it is getting rambunctious if you say ‘time out’ he will sit next to you and calm down for a few minutes. Bos is a pliable pooch that never challenges people. So not only is he incredibly handsome he is intelligent and attentive too.

Morgan

Apr 1, 2012


Breed: Staffy X Australian Cattle Dog Size: Medium Age: about 18 months  
Contact: Raelene, raelene.stewart@activ8.net.au, 02 6299 5272 after hours

Morgan is microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed, and available for $300 (incl GST).

How's this for a cheeky grin?

How's this for a cheeky grin?

Morgan is a friendly girl who loves to snuggle and be close to her family. Her human family are her number one, she is very loyal and is more than happy to shower them with affection.

Morgan has eyes only for her handler

Morgan is eager to please


Morgan is very responsive and is so keen to please her family that she tries very hard to show you how clever she is. She sits on command and is quite good on lead. Morgan loves going to Dancing with Dogs which she is enjoying and showing much aptitude for. In fact Morgan shows great aptitude for many things.

Morgan puts her best paw forward

Morgan puts her best paw forward

She is so very quick to learn it is amazing. Morgan gets along well with the dogs in our household and is often found snuggling up with them.

Morgan and friends

Morgan had a difficult start to life where it appears that she has been very roughly handled. In the home environment you wouldn’t know that this has been the case, outside in new environments she can get nervous and unsure. We are working on this and taking her out in new situations to get her used to it. As she needs a confident, more experienced person to guide her through nervous periods we have placed her into our bronze category of dogs. This does not reflect on her nature, she is a sweet, adorable girl – she just needs a little more experienced owner to guide her.

It is important for Morgan that her new family will continue her training and socialisation to help her feel comfortable in many different situations.

everybody loves Raelene

ARFers with their eyes on the prize :)

Morgan is a delightful sweetheart who has lots of love to give!

Three ARFers sharing a joke

Morgan sharing a joke with her foster siblings, Chloe and Snowy

Snowy

Apr 2, 2012


Breed: Kelpie X Size: Medium Age: about 18 months  
Contact: Raelene, raelene.stewart@activ8.net.au, After hours 6299 5272
Activity: Moderate

Snowy is microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed, and available for $300 (incl GST).

Snowy is on the ball

Snowy is on the ball


Snowy is a handsome young lad with a soft, glossy, black coat. He is loyal and loving and is very close to his family. Snowy is a happy, active boy who loves the company of his doggy friends and regularly enjoys a game with them. He also enjoys a game of fetch with his human family. Snowy is quite good on lead and can sit on command. He just loves to please and has a cute way of spinning his body in a circle so that he ends up sitting next to your leg, and then looks up so pleased with himself and keen for your pat. He loves nothing more than a loving pat and a good snuggle with you while you watch TV. He is cute then too, bending himself upside down and inside out squeezed up next to you, fast asleep with a smile on his face.
Snowy loves a good game

Snowy loves a good game

Snowy appears to have been roughly handled in his earlier life and is initially a little wary of strangers, but warms up quickly once he gets to know you. For this reason he would be best in a home without small children. He needs a home that has experience with dogs, is patient and will provide him with clear boundaries.

Three ARFers sharing a joke

Morgan sharing a joke with her foster siblings, Chloe and Snowy

Snowy has just received his Beginners’ Certificate at Dog Club Obedience Class and this is just the beginning. Snowy currently sleeps quietly inside overnight and is crate trained (sleeps happily in his transportable wire crate). He needs to be allowed inside and to be a part of his family.

Snowy with his foster sibling Morgan

Snowy with his foster sibling Morgan

Snowy needs another confident, friendly, female dog for company and a secure yard with a high fence. He is currently on a farm and has settled in well. He is a sweet fellow who is very endearing, a lovely mate!

Snowy

Sitting nicely