Ladybird
Ladybird is ready to fly away and land in her forever home.
About Ladybird
- American Pit Bull Terrier, Cross
- Female
- Good with children
- 8 months
- Can live with other dogs
- Can live with cats
- Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre
Personality:
Ladybird is a sweet, affectionate girl with a big personality and a whole lot of playful energy! She gets super excited when she first comes out and is keen to investigate everything, especially if toys are involved. Soft toys are a particular favourite, and she loves a good game of fetch. Ladybird can be a little bouncy and jump up when she is excited, but if you give her a chance to settle, she is quite happy entertaining herself with her toys. One of her cutest habits is collecting her treasures and bringing them over to share with you, often piling them onto your lap before snuggling in for some affection. She is still learning the basics and will need help developing her manners, but she has a lovely, loving nature underneath all that enthusiasm.
Tamariki – 10+ while she learns to settle.
Cats – Confident cats ok with slow intros and training.
Kūri – Friendly but shy. Ongoing socialisation needed.
Stock/poultry – Untested.
Size – Currently 19.7kgs and is expected to mature large in size
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Ideal home:
Ladybird will thrive with an experienced family who can give her the time, patience and guidance she needs to grow into her best self. She would love an active home where she can enjoy plenty of exercise, play, enrichment and cuddles, alongside consistent boundaries and training to help her manage her excitement. She will also benefit from ongoing socialisation and confidence building, including around other dogs, with introductions handled thoughtfully. Ladybird has plenty of potential and is looking for someone who will enjoy helping her learn, explore and discover the joys of being a well mannered family companion.
This beautiful girl has so much love to give, and with the right person by her side, Ladybird will really shine!
Ready to meet or adopt?
If Ladybird sounds like the perfect fit for your home, we’d love to hear from you. Just contact the Pukekohe team to arrange to meet. To apply, simply email the Pukekohe team with the dog’s name and a completed application form (PDF 855kb)
The adoption fee is $450 ($350 for dogs 7+ years old), which includes:
- Vet check
- First vaccination (including Lepto and Kennel Cough)
- Microchipping
- De-sexing
- Registration
- Bath
- Flea and worm treatment
- 1-month free accident cover from Pet-n-Sur
Things you need to know:
- All members of the family - including dogs - are required to come to a meet & greet appointment if selected in the adoption process. This includes out of Aucklanders.
- A fully fenced section or outside containment will be needed to pass a property inspection.
- We aim to find the best home for each dog, so adopting a dog is not on a first-in-first-served basis.
- If you are unsuccessful, we will keep your application on file for 6 months or may suggest another dog that is suited to your application.
Contact by email Phone 098842029
Can’t make it to Pukekohe?
No problem - get in touch with the Pukekohe team and they’ll talk you through your options.