Fergie needs a foster carer
About Fergie
Fergie – A Cheeky, Affectionate Girl with So Much Potential
DOB: 13 April 2026 (vet estimate)
Weight: 8.2 kg at 10 weeks
Expected size: Large
Breed: American Bulldog x Staffy / Mastiff-type mix — best estimate
Apply here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Meet Fergie, a beautiful young girl with striking pale eyes, a soft fawn coat and a wonderfully expressive face.
Born on 13 April 2026, Fergie is still only a baby, but she is already showing herself to be a confident, cheeky and affectionate pup with a lot of love to give.
Fergie is best described as an American Bull Staffy, perhaps with a dash of Mastiff. She is expected to grow into a fairly large, strong girl. She will need a home that understands the importance of early training, socialisation, boundaries and kind, consistent guidance from the beginning.
Like all puppies, Fergie is still learning about the world. She will need help with all the usual puppy things — toilet training, lead training, manners, appropriate play, settling, and learning how to be a well-behaved member of the family. With the right home, she has the potential to grow into a loyal, affectionate and wonderful companion.
Fergie’s ideal home will have secure fencing, plenty of time for her, and a commitment to raising her properly. She is not a puppy to be left to bring herself up in the backyard. She needs to be included in family life, given indoor privileges, and loved as a true member of the household.
Because Fergie is expected to become a fairly large, powerful dog, applicants with prior bull-breed or large-breed experience will be highly regarded. She will suit people who can enjoy her cheeky puppy energy while also giving her the structure and guidance she needs to mature into her best self.
Fergie is available under ARK’s Deferred Desexing Program, which means her adoption fee covers the cost of desexing, subject to the terms and conditions of the adoption contract. Her desexing must be completed when age appropriate.
If you are looking for a bright, affectionate and playful young pup to raise with love, patience and commitment, Fergie may be the girl for you.
Interested?
The first step is to complete an online application here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Please tell us about yourself, the home you are offering, and why Fergie may be the right puppy for you.
Medical notes
Fergie has a small hernia. It is asymptomatic, causes her no discomfort, and does not require urgent treatment. Small hernias are quite common in puppies and are usually present from birth. In most cases, they are minor and uncomplicated, and can be repaired at the same time as her routine desexing surgery, which is what our vet has recommended.
22 June 2026 - Fergie received her first C3 vaccination.
Fergie is available under ARK’s Deferred Desexing Program, which means her adoption fee covers the cost of desexing, subject to the terms and conditions of the adoption contract. Her desexing must be completed when age appropriate.
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.