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Scrappy

Papillon Shih Tzu

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A little bit about me

Application only
  • 11 years old
  • Male
  • Animal ID: 277810
  • Desexed
  • Small size
  • Adoption Fee: $200

Scrappy is a very affectionate dog who can make a wonderful companion for the right, experienced home. He is good at communicating when he is feeling uncomfortable and will provide clear warnings when his boundaries are being approached. It is important that his communication is understood and respected.

Due to Scrappy's previous experiences and demonstrated resource-guarding behaviour, he must be rehomed to an adult-only home and cannot reside in a home where children under 18 live or regularly visit.

Scrappy has been identified as a resource guarder, and his ongoing management will require an experienced adopter who understands canine body language, respects his boundaries, and is committed to continued training and positive reinforcement.

Scrappy will benefit from a calm, structured home where he can settle in at his own pace and where his resources can be managed appropriately. His adopter should be prepared to continue working with him to build his confidence and develop positive associations around handling and situations involving his resources.

For the right adult-only home, Scrappy's affectionate nature and willingness to engage with people can make him a very rewarding companion. He will need an adopter who is patient, knowledgeable, and committed to supporting and managing his behaviour for the long term.

Suitability Guide

Best suited to an adult only family
Exercise & Enrichment
Further Training
Health Disclaimer
Resource Guarder
Adoption Application

Where can you find me?

You can visit me at the Wingfield location.
1-19 Cormack Road, Wingfield SA 5013

You can contact me by

Phone: 8348 1300

This website updates regularly, so there is a chance that when you arrive this animal may already have been adopted by someone else.

Sorry, but we cannot put animals on hold over the phone. You need to meet them first.

My health has been checked.

My worming is up to date.

I have been desexed.

I have been microchipped.

Animal Identification: 277810

Microchip Number: 953010000654279

Other Identification: both tatts

The Adoption Process

Cats - If you wish to adopt a cat you are welcome to visit both our Wingfield and Edinburgh North locations between 10am and 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Dogs - If you wish to adopt a dog, you are welcome to visit our Wingfield location between 10am and 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Dog adoptions from Edinburgh North are by application only. Please fill out the application form on the dog's profile and wait for our staff to contact you.

Please note: if the animal you wish to adopt is listed as 'application only', please fill out the form on their profile and wait for our team to be in touch.

Once you have met an animal you would like to adopt, you can take them home the same day as all AWL animals are desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and health checked ready for their new home (yes, even the kittens and puppies!)

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