Adoption information
About Paddy
👨👨👦 Kids – Yes
🏃 Active
🐕 Dog – Good with other dogs
🐈 Cat – No
⚖️Weight – 10kg
Meet Paddy, a lovely young dog with a heart as sweet as his wagging tail. With a soft and welcoming demeanor, he's captured the hearts of everyone at the shelter. Although he sometimes greets new people with enthusiastic demand barking, it's merely his way of inviting them into his circle of friendship. Once you approach him, you'll find a friendly and delightful companion eager to shower you with affection.
Paddy is an intelligent and switched-on dog, always eager to learn new tricks and commands. With medium arousal levels and a penchant for play, he thrives in an environment that offers him both physical and mental stimulation. He's crate trained and comes with his bed, which provides him with a sense of security and comfort. Paddy loves his food and is motivated by it, so feeding him is a breeze, especially when using slow feeders or enrichment tools to make mealtime engaging.
Paddy would thrive in an active home where his zest for life can be matched with plenty of playtime and adventures. Whether he's romping around in the backyard or enjoying a game of fetch with his favorite plush toys, he brings joy to all family members. Paddy's ideal new family will need to have some experience with dogs or knowledge about his breed, ensuring his ongoing training and socialization needs are met. As a social butterfly, Paddy enjoys being in the company of other friendly dogs with good social skills, yet he can also flourish as the only pet with regular social interactions planned.
While he's not suitable for homes with cats or small pets due to his energetic interest in them, Paddy's playful nature makes him a great companion for families of all shapes and sizes. Given his young age, he's not yet fully house-trained, but his willingness to learn suggests he'll be well-mannered with a bit of guidance in a home setting. He'll flourish in a household where he has plenty of human company, as he does better without full-time work hours away from his people.
Ready to add love and laughter to your life, Paddy promises to be a loyal and loving companion to a family who can match his enthusiastic spirit and provide a nurturing environment filled with love, play, and tummy rubs.
Adoption details
If you would like to apply for one of the animals listed on PetRescue, please fill in an application form via our website aaps.org.au or call our Keysborough shelter on 1300501420