Adoption information
About Twinkle
❤️ TWINKLE — LITTLE DOG, BIG PERSONALITY!
🐾 DOB: 21 August 2026
🐾 BREED: Staffordshire Bull Terrier × Kelpie mix (best estimate)
🐾 SEX: Female
🐾 EXPECTED ADULT SIZE: Small to medium (approximately 15 kg)
🏡 APPLY TO ADOPT:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
💗 MEET TWINKLE
Don't let that sweet little face fool you, Twinkle might be small, but she's certainly not short on confidence.
Twinkle was born in ARK care and is the only puppy of her lovely mum, Tess (pictured in gallery), who has been happily rehomed.
Tess is a petite 15 kg Staffordshire Terrier/Kelpie mix with a beautiful dark chocolate coat. Twinkle's dad is also a Staffy/Kelpie mix, but he has a gorgeous tan coat, which Twinkle has inherited.
We expect Twinkle to grow into a small to medium-sized dog, probably no bigger than her mum.
🐶 THE LITTLE BOSS
Although Twinkle was born an only child, she certainly hasn't grown up as one!
She's been raised alongside a litter of slightly older, considerably larger puppies — and somehow she's managed to convince them all that she's in charge!
Confident, outgoing and full of personality, Twinkle has no trouble standing up for herself. In fact, the bigger puppies seem perfectly happy to let her run the show.
She's a happy, sociable little girl who gets along beautifully with the other puppies and is already showing herself to be responsive and obedient.
🏡 A WONDERFUL START IN LIFE
Twinkle has been raised inside her home as part of the family, so she's accustomed to the sights, sounds and routines of everyday household life.
She's also been exposed to farm animals and poultry, giving her a lovely variety of early experiences.
With her gorgeous little round head, rich tan coat and expressive little face, Twinkle is as appealing to look at as she is entertaining to watch.
❤️ HER IDEAL HOME
Twinkle would love a family who will continue her socialisation and training, include her in everyday life and appreciate her confident, outgoing personality.
She's had a wonderful start, and we're looking for a home where she can continue to thrive.
🐾 DEFERRED DESEXING INFORMATION
Twinkle will be adopted under ARK's Deferred Desexing Puppy Adoption Contract. The adoption fee covers the cost of desexing when age appropriate, subject to terms and conditions. She must not be used for breeding and must be desexed by the agreed date.
❤️ If you're looking for a happy, confident little companion with plenty of personality, Twinkle might be just the girl for you!
🏡 APPLY TO ADOPT:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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.