Adoption information
About Barbie
💛 About Barbie
Barbie is a beautiful 12‑year‑old lady with a heart full of love and a gentle, affectionate nature. While she may be a senior girl, Barbie still enjoys a little playtime and a daily walk before settling in for one of her many well-earned naps.
Her favourite thing in the world is being close to her people. Barbie will happily follow you from room to room throughout the day, keeping you company wherever you go. She loves attention, enjoys lounging on the furniture, and can often be found stretched out in a sunny spot enjoying a peaceful snooze.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Affectionate and loving
➖ Wants to be with her people all the time
➖ Great company and very loyal
➖ Sweet, gentle senior dog
➖ Still enjoys the occasional play session
➖ Calm and easy-going
➖ Can be delightfully goofy at times
🎾 Favourite Things
➖ Her comfy bed (her absolute favourite!)
➖ Napping in sunny spots
➖ Following her people around the house
➖ Relaxing on the furniture
➖ Daily walks
➖ Plenty of pats and affection
🧠 Training & Skills
➖ House trained
➖ Mostly toilet trained (occasional accidents)
➖ Well behaved and easy to live with
➖ Can be left alone for short periods (up to half a day)
➖ Settles well after a brief protest when left alone
🐾 Other Animals & People
➖ Likes most dogs
➖ Great with children under 10 years old
➖ Untested with cats
➖ Can be reactive on leash around dogs, people, and cats
🩺 Special Care Needs
➖ Deaf, so will need visual cues and gentle handling when approaching
➖ Benefits from a consistent routine
➖ Diet should be monitored, as she can be prone to digestive upset
🏡 Ideal Home for Barbie
➖ Plenty of companionship and affection
➖ A comfortable place to nap (preferably several!)
➖ Short daily walks and gentle exercise
➖ Understanding of her hearing impairment
➖ Management of her diet to keep her feeling her best
➖ A family who appreciates the joy of a senior dog
To apply to adopt, please use this link: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/animal-adoptions/dogs/barbie
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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