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About Bruce
BRUCE is a gentle, affectionate young dog who loves people, toys and learning new things. Friendly with kids, dogs and cats, crate-trained and eager to please, he’s ready to become a loyal, fun-loving companion in a home where he can truly belong.
BRUCE — In a nutshell
✓ Friendly with dogs and cats
✓ Loves older children, toys and playtime
✓ Knows basic commands and is eager to please
✓ Thrives on love and positive training
✓ Affectionate, people-focused companion
Born on 25 May 2025, Bruce was found wandering the streets of a regional town, but has quickly embraced the comforts of life in his foster home and is thriving as a well-mannered inside/outside companion.
Once he feels safe and settled, Bruce’s playful, social personality shines. He loves people and gets along well with small dogs (yes, even Chihuahuas!) and cats. Toys are a favourite pastime, and he is always ready for a game or a bit of fun with his humans.
During the day, Bruce is happy to snooze in his enclosed, covered courtyard and keep himself entertained with giant marrow bones. He also enjoys spending time in the backyard with his canine and human friends. At night, he sleeps indoors on his padded pet bed.
As you can see in his videos, Bruce has already made wonderful progress with training. He is:
✓ Crate trained and sleeps through the night
✓ Walking beautifully on a head halter (prefers quieter walking areas)
✓ Sitting at road crossings and at the top/bottom of stairs
✓ Sitting and waiting patiently for meals
✓ Waiting to be invited inside
✓ Responding to sit, drop, and stay, including extended stays
✓ Enjoying enrichment toys such as Kongs and snuffle mats
Although Bruce can be a little shy at first, patience and kindness quickly win him over. Once he trusts you, he will become your loyal shadow. Being very people-focused, he would thrive in a home where someone is around much of the time and perhaps there's a friendly canine companion to play with.
Bruce is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, and is ready for a safe, loving home where he will be welcomed as a true member of the family.
Apply here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
and one of our friendly volunteers will be in touch.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Watch videos of Bruce
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.