Hello, my name is Barney

  • Type: Puppy
  • Location: Lonsdale Shelter
  • Size: Large
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 4 months
  • Adoption fee: $850
  • Animal ID: 188856
We’re excited to meet you! We don’t take bookings, so you will be able to just turn up during our adoption times and we will arrange for one of our team to introduce us. As we have a virtual queuing system, there may be a short wait at times – but we are worth it! If you are hoping to add a dog to your family, we will ask you to select one or two of us to meet, but we don’t allow browsing as it stresses us out and you don’t get to see us at our best.
Please bring along photo ID and proof of your current address.
Dogs: First visitor 10am | Last visitor 2pm
Small Pets: First visitor 10am | Last visitor 1.30pm
Cats: Open to browse and meet from 10am to 3pm
Please note the Lonsdale shelter is closed Monday and Tuesday.
 

My size is: Medium, but I am still growing!

Adoption fee: $850

Puppies are just so cute, but we are a big responsibility. My new family will need to be prepared to commit to training me, socialising me, and include me in their family for my entire lifetime. Training is very important for all dogs, and puppies are no exception!

The earlier we learn our foundation behaviours like sitting, polite greetings, and walking nicely on lead the more prepared for life we will be as adult dogs. The RSPCA has puppy training classes that will be able to set us on the right path. I need to be indoors and will need your help learning where is appropriate to toilet. As I am exploring the world I will mouth, rip things, dig, and jump. It is your responsibility to help me learn what you would like me to do in a positive and fun way.

When it comes to other dogs, as I am only a young pup I have not met many dogs outside of my litter-mates yet. It is important you take me to force free training to learn appropriate dog interactions. If you have cats at home please talk to the RSPCA team about the best way to introduce us! If you think you will have the time and patience, and the ability to provide me with everything I need then maybe we could be the perfect match.

Please come in to meet me but be aware that puppies usually go quickly and we operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.