Adoption information
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About Hercules
💛 About Hercules
Hercules is a big, lovable boy with an even bigger heart. Affectionate, cuddly, and full of personality, he absolutely adores attention and will happily soak up all the love you have to give. Despite his size and strength, he truly thinks he’s a lap dog and just wants to be close to his people.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Affectionate, cuddly, and loving
➖ Strong but gentle‑natured
➖ Food‑motivated and eager
➖ Independent but deeply people‑oriented
➖ Can be a little stubborn at times
➖ Gets briefly anxious when left alone but settles quickly
➖ Playful and social
🎾 Favourite Things
➖ Food (his absolute favourite!)
➖ Rope toys
➖ Cuddles and belly rubs
➖ Short walks and sniffing around
➖ Attention and affection
🧠 Training & Skills
➖ Toilet trained (with only rare accidents)
➖ Learning leash manners — can pull, especially in busy environments
➖ Knows “sit,” “stay,” and waits for permission before eating
➖ Will go to his bed when asked
➖ Somewhat responsive and improving with consistency
➖ Needs continued work on recall, leash skills, and impulse control
➖ Smart and capable, but can be stubborn
🏡 Ideal Home for Hercules
➖ Consistent training and clear boundaries
➖ An experienced or confident dog owner
➖ Regular exercise (short daily walks)
➖ A structured routine (meals, walks, rest)
➖ Someone who can continue building his confidence when left alone
➖ Secure food management (he will counter‑surf if given the chance!)
✨ Little Things to Love About Hercules
➖ Lifts his paw to gently ask for attention
➖ Rolls over for belly rubs
➖ Prances like a little pony when he’s happy
➖ Thinks he’s a lap dog despite his size
➖ Will give you his whole heart once he feels safe
💛 Hercules is a loyal, affectionate boy who just wants love, guidance, and stability. With the right home and continued training, he will grow into an incredibly devoted and rewarding companion who gives his whole world to his people.
To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/dogs/hercules
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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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
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.