Adoption information
About Bentley
💙 BENTLEY — A HANDSOME LITTLE BOY WITH A STUNNING GREY AND TAN COAT
DOB: 24 August 2026
Breed: Kelpie × Border Collie (best estimate)
Sex: Male
Weight: 4.4 kg at 6 weeks
Expected adult size: Medium
Ready for adoption: 19 October 2026
Apply here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
🐾 MEET BENTLEY
With his gorgeous grey and tan coat and handsome little face, Bentley is quite the stunner!
And he has a lovely temperament to match. His foster mum describes him as:
“Gentle, affectionate and easygoing.”
He's one of Stella's beautiful puppies, born in ARK care and raised in a loving foster home where he has enjoyed the very best start in life.
His mum, Stella, is a particularly lovely Kelpie mix with a gentle, affectionate temperament. She came to us from the pound in the early stages of pregnancy and has been a wonderful mother to her puppies.
Dad remains a mystery, although our vet suspects Border Collie heritage. Bentley is expected to grow into a medium-sized, intelligent and active companion.
🏡 BEAUTIFULLY SOCIALISED
Bentley has been raised in a busy family home with four children, where cuddles, playtime and gentle handling are part of everyday life.
He's also grown up alongside the family's resident dog, Uncle Finny, and their cat, Uncle Fergus!
This wonderful early socialisation has given Bentley an excellent foundation for family life.
💕 HIS IDEAL HOME
With his Kelpie and likely Border Collie heritage, Bentley will need a family who can provide regular exercise, mental stimulation, patient training and plenty of companionship.
A friendly resident dog would be lovely, although he could also be happy as an only dog in a home where he receives lots of attention.
Secure fencing, indoor privileges and being included in family activities are important.
✂️ DEFERRED DESEXING
Bentley will be adopted under ARK's Deferred Desexing Program and must be desexed by 24 May 2027.
The cost of desexing is included in his adoption fee, subject to the terms of ARK's Deferred Desexing Puppy Adoption Contract.
🚗 INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS WELCOME
We welcome interstate applications and can assist with transport advice, quotations and arrangements.
❤️ A WONDERFUL BEGINNING
Bentley has been fortunate to have a beautiful, devoted mum and a foster family who have surrounded him with love and care.
Now this gorgeous little fellow is ready for a family of his own.
Could Bentley be your new best mate? 💙
Apply here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Medical notes
Bentley has a small umbilical hernia, which is not causing him any problems and can be repaired when he is desexed, if it does not resolve itself beforehand.
He was C3 vaccinated on 6 October 2026.
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.