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About Opal
OPAL – Little Lady with a Big Heart 🐾
Miniature Dachshund | Born 19 January 2026
Available from 16 March 2026
Opal is a beautiful tri-colour Mini Dachshund girl — black and tan with sweet little touches of white on her chest and back feet. She’s as pretty as her name suggests and has a cuddly, people-focused nature to match.
Miniature Dachshunds may be small in stature, but they are bold, intelligent and full of character. Originally bred as determined little hunters, today they are cherished companion dogs who form very strong bonds with their families. They thrive on closeness and inclusion and are happiest when living indoors as part of the household.
Opal is affectionate, inquisitive and loves being near her humans. She is very much a companion dog and will not suit an outdoor-only lifestyle — indoor privileges are essential for this little girl.
🩺 Health & Vaccination
• First C3 vaccination on 2 March 2026
• Further vaccinations due 2 April and 2 May 2026
🏡 Her Ideal Home Will Offer:
• Secure, safe fencing
• Someone home most of the time
• A loving, stable environment
• Commitment to keeping her as an indoor family member
Opal is offered under the terms of our Deferred Desexing Program, which requires that she not be bred from and that she be desexed when age appropriate. Desexing is included in her adoption fee, subject to terms and conditions.
If you’re looking for a devoted little shadow with plenty of personality wrapped up in a petite package, Opal may be your perfect match.
📋 Adoption is via online application only:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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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.
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