Adoption information
About Lulu - 5 Month Old Staffy X
Lulu is her name and snuggle is her game. She has the sweetest nature, the gentlest soul, and a pure look of love in those big Staffy eyes. Shy at first, she’s slowly blossoming — showing her personality, building trust, and letting her soft, affectionate side shine through.
Lulu is still learning the rhythms of family life, so she needs a patient, dedicated home to support her toilet training and help her continue building confidence. She’s also working through separation anxiety, so she must be an inside dog and is best suited to someone home most of the time while she learns that being alone is safe.
As she settles, Lulu’s playful and cuddly side is emerging beautifully. She’s starting to enjoy going out for coffee, laying in the sun, belly rubs, snuggling under the blankets, and giving big, love‑soaked kisses. She’s discovering toys, doing adorable zoomies, and playing with the cats. She’s responding wonderfully to training — already practicing sit and stay — and her love of food makes learning fun and rewarding.
Lulu would thrive with someone that will take her everywhere or another furry friend to guide her, comfort her, and help her continue developing confidence and social skills. She’s the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet, with so much love to give and a gentle heart that just wants to belong. When she looks up at you with those soulful eyes… your heart will stop for a moment.
Lulu Overview
- People‑focused snuggle puppy
- Needs a family committed to training and socialisation
- Kids 8+
- Just wants affection and to be loved
- Must return to a DRN‑approved vet for desexing
Her adoption fee is $800 which includes her desexing when she is old enough. She has been vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas, ticks and worms.
She is in foster care in Fern Bay, NSW. Since she is not yet desexed, she is only available for adoption to the Lower Hunter region (Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and Cessnock) plus Central Coast and Sydney. She will need to be returned to one of our approved vets for desexing by 6 months old.
To apply to meet Lulu, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
If you have any questions, you can send an email to drn.kellie@gmail.com
You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Her adoption fee is $800 which includes her desexing when she is old enough. She has been vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas, ticks and worms.
She is in foster care in Fern Bay, NSW. Since she is not yet desexed, she is only available for adoption to the Lower Hunter region (Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and Cessnock) plus Central Coast and Sydney. She will need to be returned to one of our approved vets for desexing by 6 months old.
Adoption details
(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire:
https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
(2) If the questionnaire is approved, we will arrange a property check so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've applied for.
(3) Next, we will arrange for you to meet the pet, usually at the foster carer's home or at a nearby park.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay the adoption fee*, sign the NSW change of ownership form and our DRN Adoption Agreement and take your new family member home! The two week trial period begins on the day of adoption.
*We prefer payment by funds transfer and don't accept cash or personal cheques.