Adoption information
About Gizmo
🎬✨ Meet Gizmo - The (Mostly) Well-Behaved Mogwai! ✨🎬
Looking for a quirky, hilarious, slightly mysterious little sidekick who will bring equal parts chaos, cuddles, and comedy into your life? Named after the iconic little mogwai from Gremlins - yes, that Gizmo - this boy is equal parts sweet companion and tiny chaos gremlin (in the best possible way).
Say hello to Gizmo - an approximately 12-month-old French Bulldog x Dachshund x “Classified Experiment” mix with the big eyes, expressive face, and unpredictable charm of a creature who definitely came with instructions… we just misplaced them.
Gizmo is a short legend with a HUGE personality. One minute he’s zooming around like someone fed him after midnight… the next he’s curled up beside you, blinking slowly like he’s calculating world domination (or just wondering if snacks are involved).
He absolutely adores people. Truly. Humans are his favourite species — tall ones, short ones, loud ones, quiet ones… if you exist and have hands for pats, you are already his best friend. He thrives on attention, loves being involved in everything you do, and has perfected the art of the dramatic stare when he believes you have ignored him for approximately 0.7 seconds too long.
Gizmo is also a fetch enthusiast, professional walk companion, and part-time household supervisor. He enjoys adventures, playtime, exploring, and making sure absolutely nothing suspicious is happening in his territory (like leaves moving… or shadows… or suspiciously quiet rooms).
Now… every special creature has their rules.
At this stage, Gizmo prefers to be the only dog in the household. He values his personal bubble and enjoys being the centre of attention - the main character, the star of the show, the one and only adorable chaos gremlin in residence. He’s happiest when he doesn’t have other dogs intruding into his space.
Think of him as a deluxe, single-occupancy companion model.
He’s affectionate, playful, loyal, and endlessly entertaining - the kind of dog who will make you laugh daily, follow you everywhere, and turn ordinary life into a slightly unpredictable adventure.
Gizmo would thrive in a home where he can soak up attention, enjoy regular walks, play fun games, and be treated like the wonderfully weird little treasure he is. He’ll reward you with devotion, cuddles, and facial expressions that deserve their own reality show.
Gizmo’s adoption fee is $450, which includes microchipping, up-to-date vaccinations, desexing, flea & worm treatment, and lifetime registration in NSW.
Ready to welcome a delightfully mischievous best friend who will keep life interesting (and adorable)? Call Paws For Life on (02) 6767 5991 to meet Gizmo – he may look sweet and innocent… but we strongly suspect he’s been fed after midnight at least once!
Rehoming Number: R251000201
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Noticeable kink in tail - likely born with it. Currently does not affect Gizmo.
Poor genetic conformation - may be more prone to suffer arthritis in older age.
Adoption details
The Paws for Life Animal Shelter and Boarding Kennels are open:
Monday to Friday – by appointment.
Open Saturday 9am – 2pm.
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
Location: 39-35 Barnes Street, Taminda
Members of the public interested in adopting a pet are asked to call Paws for Life on 6767 5991 and arrange an appointment with our staff. Animals available for adoption can be found on the Paws for Life Facebook page.
Please refer to Council's Fees and Charges for current fees.