Adoption information
About Diesel
đž Meet Diesel - 52kg of Pure, Oversized Affection
Diesel is a 4âyearâold Wolfhound x Mastiff who has perfected the art of being a gentle giant with zero spatial awareness. He's big, he's goofy, he's affectionate, and he genuinely believes he's lapâdog sized. If you've ever wanted a dog who leans his whole soul into you, Diesel is your man.
Despite his size, Diesel's heart is even bigger. He adores people and thrives on human company - he's the kind of dog who will follow you around simply because being near you is his favourite hobby.
đ A Bit About His Past
Diesel has spent his whole life in a backyard with another dog. No walks. No outings. No training. No indoor time.
Just two big boys left to their own devices.
So, while he's incredibly loving, he's also... well... a blank slate. A very large, very enthusiastic blank slate.
đśââď¸ Training Needs (and Why He's Worth It)
Diesel pulls on lead like a **doubleâdecker bus with opinions - not out of stubbornness, but because no one ever taught him how to do anything else.
The good news?
He wants to get it right. He's eager, he's peopleâfocused, and he responds beautifully to smart, positive, rewardâbased training. He does not need firmness - he needs someone who understands big dogs and knows how to teach with kindness, structure, and humour.
He'll thrive with someone who:
- Has experience with large, powerful breeds
- Enjoys training and building a bond
- Can manage 52kg of enthusiasm on the end of a lead
- Understands that Diesel's "manners" are still downloading
đĄ Ideal Home
Diesel is looking for a home that can offer him:
- Consistency, guidance, and patience
- Indoor time - he deserves to finally be part of the family
- A secure yard for zoomies and sunbaking
- A confident human who can handle a big doofus with a soft heart
He could live with another dog pending a successful meet & greet - he's used to canine company and seems to enjoy it.
⨠Why You'll Love Him
Diesel is the kind of dog who will make you laugh daily.
He's affectionate, loyal, and deeply peopleâoriented.
He's goofy in the best possible way.
And once he learns the ropes, he's going to be an incredible companion - the kind of dog who stays by your side for life.
My adoption price includes: A FREE 4kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food My desexing, microchip and vaccinations Adoption Price: $450 If you think I might be the perfect fit for your family, please fill out an adoption application today! www.rspcaqld.org.au/apply-to-adopt  Â
Adoption details
Enquiries sent through PetRescue will NOT be answered. Please follow the process below
1) Please note the name of the animal you're interested in
2) Visit the RSPCA Queensland adoption site at www.rspcaqld.org.au/adopt
3) Search for the animal either by type or location
4) View the animal's profile, and click the link to submit an application
5) RSPCA staff will contact you to inform you about the outcome of your application and to talk through the next steps if your application is successful!