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About Blake
Meet BLAKE, a gentle but confident blue Kelpie who's won the hearts of everyone he's met since arriving in care.
Our vet estimates that Blake was born in December 2022. He has the easy temperament of a well-balanced young adult kelpie - calm, affectionate and people-focused. Weighing 19 kgs, Blake has massive potential to be a loving and loyal life-long companion.
His coat may look a rather distinguished blue-grey in the photos but it's actually a stunning silver. He is very handsome, indeed. Blake is definitely a dog that will attract admirers.
On a recent visit to the home of one our volunteers, we saw Blake's maturity in action. He was "mobbed" by the resident dogs - all five of them - but he took it all in his stride. He stood his ground, but allowed the "sniff fest" that ensued without any aggression whatsoever.
Inside the home, he met the resident cat who was snoozing on the couch. He walked over in a gentle manner, sniffed the cat and then walked away in a cool, calm manner.
Although Blake loves other dogs and can romp and play with the best of them, he loves people more. Our volunteer describes him as "very smoochy, quick to make friends and very quick to ask for a cuddle".
Although he's untested with kids, his gentle and tolerant temperament suggests he'd be a good companion for older children with good dog manners.
Blake loves the car and travels well. Open the door and he'll jump right in.
He is house-trained.
Blake's perfect home is one where he gets plenty of physical and mental stimulation and is regarded as an integral member of a loving family. A typical Kelpie, the more love he gets, the more he will give. He'll be the perfect companion, never far from your side.
So if you’re ready to open up your heart and home to a loving bundle of Kelpie joy, consider making Blake part of your family.
As always, secure fencing is essential. Prior Kelpie experience will be highly regarded and if you already have a Kelpie or other working breed dog, all the better.
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The first step in our adoption process is to complete the online adoption application form at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/ Please answer all questions and include photos of your yard and fencing.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Blake was desexed on 9 June 2025.
Adoption details
Dogs:
(1) The first step is to complete the online adoption application form at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/ Please answer all questions and include photos of your yard and fencing.
(2) All applications will be considered by our Adoption Team, following which a "meet and greet" will be offered to the top-ranking applicant.
(3) If the “meet and greet" is successful, the applicant may adopt the dog and take him or her home the same day.
(4) For successful interstate applicants, different arrangements may apply and will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Cats:
If you are interested in one of our cats or kittens, please click on the green "Enquire about ...", button, tell us a bit about yourself and the home you can offer the cat, and one of our volunteers will be in touch.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
