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About Zara
Litter: New Dawn Litter
Date of Birth: 12 November 2025
Breed: Mastiff x Bull Arab (mum) x Cattle Dog (dad)
Sex: Female
Meet ZARA — a relaxed, affectionate puppy who is the biggest girl in the litter of seven. Her mum, Xena (Mastiff x Bull Arab), is a calm family dog who is wonderful with children, while Zara’s dad is believed to be a neighbouring Cattle Dog, bringing intelligence and energy to the mix. Zara has inherited the best of both worlds: playful yet gentle, affectionate yet easy-going.
Temperament (according to her foster dad)
“Zara is a placid girl who'd be happy as an only dog or as one of a small pack. She enjoys one-on-one interaction, is very loving and gentle towards her human foster family, including our 5 year old, and really enjoys being outside, probably more than inside. Maybe she enjoys getting away from her noisy littermates! She would make a fantastic travel companion.”
Ideal Home
Zara will thrive in a home where she’s treated as part of the family. Secure fencing and indoor access will help her feel safe and connected, along with gentle guidance, consistency, and plenty of love as she grows. She would suit a family or anyone looking for a devoted companion.
Availability
📅 Ready for her forever home now
🚗 Interstate adoption welcome via road transport only (we’re happy to help arrange travel)
Desexing
Zara is offered under our Deferred Desexing Program. She will go to her new home undesexed, with adopters agreeing to prevent breeding and have her desexed at an agreed time. Her adoption fee includes the cost of desexing, subject to terms and conditions.
Adoption Process
📌 Applications accepted online only
👉 https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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.
