Hi my name is Tess

I have been 35 days in care. Excited to meet my new family 🩵

Friendly
Sociable
Dog friendly
Energetic
Still learning

Tess came into care as a young puppy after being surrendered to the vets in need of an expensive hip surgery. With lots of love, expert care, and her own determined little spirit, she has made a fantastic recovery and is now thriving.

She’s a sweet‑natured, playful girl who adores people and approaches life with that classic Kelpie sparkle. Tess is brave and adventurous — the kind of pup who interacts confidently with everything in her environment. She loves kids, enjoys the company of other dogs, and has taken all her early restrictions in stride. Despite needing a calm, controlled start to life, she’s toilet trained, crate trained, does well being tethered (especially with something interesting to chew), and is already beginning her basic obedience. She enjoys gentle games of tug and will happily shred paper for enrichment. As she grows, Tess will be energetic, intelligent, and eager to learn.

Because of her early hip injury, Tess will need adopters who can help her stay strong and safe as she matures. She’s doing wonderfully now, but sensible exercise, good management, and ongoing guidance will be important to ensure she doesn’t reinjure herself.

Tess is a special little pup with a huge heart and a bright future ahead. If you’re looking for a loving, clever companion who’s already shown incredible resilience, Tess might just be your perfect match.

Please note:

Before visiting the shelter to meet an animal, please contact us to arrange an appointment. Some of our animals are in foster homes rather than at the shelter, so scheduling is essential.

When applying for adoption, we require proof of home ownership. If you rent, please provide a letter of agreement from your landlord/owner. For dog adoptions, we also need photos of your fenced yard.

$400

Adoption fee

Name: Tess
ID: 3480
Microchip: 953 010 008 115 843
Breed: Kelpie
Gender: Female
Size: Medium

Location

Foster Care (Call to organise a meet & greet)
An application must be lodged before any viewings can be organised.

Interested?

Fill out our full application [HERE].

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