Adoption information
About Apple
Apple is a lively, loving little girl whose whole world revolves around playtime, cuddles, and one‑on‑one attention. She absolutely LOVES people and thrives when she’s the centre of someone’s world. Apple is happiest as the only dog in the home, as she prefers to have all the attention to herself — though she is slowly learning to tolerate and get to know her foster carer’s small dog.
She’s very responsive to training and loves learning new things. Apple does an enthusiastic little pogo‑stick jump when it’s dinner time or play time — bouncing straight up and down with excitement. She loves games, toys, affection, and being included in anything her humans are doing.
Apple walks calmly on leash and is great for short periods alone. She is still working on toilet training on grass but happily uses the cement path. With all the big changes she’s been through, she’s making great progress.
She’s cuddly, sweet, playful, and full of personality — a perfect match for someone who wants an active, engaging little companion.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Loves attention and wants to be with you
➖ Energetic, playful, and spirited
➖ Cuddly and affectionate
➖ Prefers to be the only dog
➖ Can be left alone for short periods
➖ Needs continued socialisation with other dogs
➖ Jealous of other dogs receiving attention
➖ Very responsive to training
➖ Does a “pogo stick” jump when excited
➖ Loves activity and one‑on‑one engagement
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Squeaky toys
➖ Rope toys
➖ Balls
➖ Playing games of any kind
➖ Cuddles and human affection
➖ Dinner time (with jumping included!)
➖ One‑on‑one attention with her humans
🧼 Skills
➖ Toilet trained to cement (grass training in progress)
➖ Walks calmly on leash
➖ Sits beautifully for meals
➖ Easy to handle and very affectionate
➖ Excellent with daily routines
🏡 Ideal Home for Apple
➖ Lots of playtime and interactive engagement
➖ Plenty of one‑on‑one affection and attention
➖ A household where she is the only dog
➖ Gentle, patient guidance for continued dog socialisation
➖ Someone who enjoys a playful, energetic companion
➖ A loving family who appreciates her goofy jumps and enthusiastic personality
Apple is a sweet, excitable, loving girl who will blossom in a home where she can be the star of the show. She has a big personality, a big heart, and endless enthusiasm — ready to bring joy, laughter, and love to her forever family.
To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/dogs/apple
Medical notes
2 fractured teeth requiring extraction (108,208) which will be the responsibility of the adopter to rectify
Adoption details
Please do not apply to adopt via our animals' PetRescue profile.
Follow the links below to be directed to the Wollongong City Council website, and find your preferred animal's online profile.
Once in the online profile, scroll down and click the link to complete an adoption application. Once received, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your application and suitability for your preferred animal.
If we deem the animal to be suitable for your home and lifestyle, an in-person meet and greet may be organised. Should your meet and greet be a success, you can take your new furry friend home that day or following their desexing surgery. Our team will manage all your animal's paperwork, including ownership and vaccination documentation.
Apply to adopt one of our dogs here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-dog
Apply to adopt one of our cats here: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/book-and-apply/pets/find-a-pet/find-a-cat