Adoption information
About Shadow - 7 Year Old Staffy X
Name: Shadow
Age: 7
Breed: Staffy X
Status: Ready for Adventure (and Cuddles) Personality: Affectionate, Eager-to-Please, and Playfully Spirited
✨ The Highlights
• Family First: Absolute superstar with kids (2+). She is gentle, respectful of their space, and has great manners around their snacks—though she might offer a "pre-wash" lick if you aren’t looking!
• Water Baby: If there’s a sprinkler, a pool, or a beach nearby, she’s there. She even handles bath time like a champ, mostly because she knows the "towel dry" massage is coming afterward.
• The Perfect Housemate: Fully toilet trained (uses a doggy door or gives you a nudge) and prefers to spend her nights dreaming indoors close to her humans (under the covers at the foot of your bed, if possible she says).
🎾 Energy & Training
She is the ultimate "switch-on, switch-off" dog.
• Walkies: The mention of a "walk" gets her heart racing! She can pull a little out of pure excitement, but she’s a listener. With a stern, steady hand, she settles into a beautiful rhythm.
• Playtime: She loves to wrestle and romp with other dogs. Once the zoomies are out, she’s an expert at "relax time" and will happily settle at your feet. She also can’t get enough of belly rubs.
• Travel: A perfect passenger! She’s calm and collected during car rides, making her the ideal partner for weekend trips.
🛡️ Temperament & Trust
She has a sensitive soul. While she is food-motivated and eager to be a "good girl," she can be a bit anxious in new situations.
Note: She needs a moment to find her feet. Once she trusts you, her loyalty is absolute. She doesn't just want to be near you; she wants to make you happy.
• Best suited to a home without cats.
• Has had 1 litter in the past, so she knows the mum life and love.
Shadow is in care in Cardiff, NSW. Her adoption fee is $500 and she is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, and microchipped.
To apply to meet Shadow, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
If you have any questions about Shadow you can send an email to drn.debbie@gmail.com
You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire:
https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
(2) If the questionnaire is approved, we will arrange a property check so we
can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've applied for.
(3) Next, we will arrange for you to meet the pet, usually at the foster
carer's home or at a nearby park.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay the adoption fee*, sign the NSW change of ownership form and our DRN Adoption Agreement and take your new family member home! The two week trial period begins on the day of adoption.
*We prefer payment by funds transfer and don't accept cash or personal
cheques.
