Adoption information
About Barbara
BARBARA 🐾
Sweet | Sociable | Little Companion
HOW TO APPLY 🐾
Applications are accepted via our website only:
👉 https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
We are unable to process enquiries submitted via the PetRescue enquiry button.
This ensures all applicants are assessed consistently and fairly.
Barbara is a darling 5-year-old Shih Tzu x Poodle who is everything you would hope for in this beautiful little breed mix — affectionate, gentle, and happiest right by your side.
Weighing just 5.2 kg, Barbara was born on 16 December 2020 and has a lovely soft gold coat to match her warm and affectionate nature. She was desexed on 26 March 2026 and is ready to find her forever home.
This lovely girl is a true companion dog. She adores people, loves a cuddle, and will very happily settle in as your little shadow, whether that’s lounging on the couch or pottering about the house with you.
Barbara is house-trained and has lovely indoor manners. She has lived her life with other dogs and thrives in their company, so she will need a home with at least one friendly canine companion to keep her happy and confident.
She gets along beautifully with other dogs and enjoys their company, making her a wonderful addition to a multi-dog household.
✓ House-trained
✓ Great with other dogs
✓ Affectionate and people-focused
✓ Easy to live with
✓ Gorgeous little lap dog
Barbara would suit a home where she is included in daily life and has both human companionship and a doggy friend. In return, she will offer endless love, loyalty, and those sweet little moments that only a devoted companion can bring.
READY TO APPLY? 🐾
Please submit your application here:
👉 https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Enquiries via PetRescue may not receive a response.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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.
