Adoption Status: Available to Adopt

Foster Status: In foster care

DOB:  dob 18/10/25 (8 weeks old)

Sex: Female

Breed:  Mum is a Lab mix (see photo) and Dad we were told is a Husky

Size: Likely Medium-Large sized when fully grown 

Fencing Requirements: Minimum 1.8m, dog-proof fencing around the home. Being part Husky, they will need secure fencing.

Hobbies: Problem solving specialist, going for walks on the property, playing in the stream, hanging out with her hoomans, playing with her brother, exploring new places, sniffing, chewing on her toys, playing with her toys

Good Habits: Crate trained, mostly house trained, pees on command, sleeps through the night, learning, very smart, loves to explore and play, affectionate, loves people, good with the cat in her foster and dogs in her foster home, learning about chooks (but interested), learning basic manners (sit etc)

Bad Habits: She's still a baby so no bad habits yet

Personality Type: Medium-high energy, very smart, happy, confident, playful, affectionate, beautiful nature

Special Requirements: None that we are aware of

Adoption Fee: $350

Ideal Home: 

Thistle and her 6 siblings found themselves surrendered to the pound with their mum when she was only 6 weeks old. Luckily the pound staff are amazing and made sure they stayed safe while their mum did a fab job of making sure they grew up to be great babies.

Thistle is still a baby so she will need someone home with her during at least some of the day.

This little lady has the most beautiful markings and eyes and a very sweet, friendly nature. She's confident, sociable, lively and intelligent and will make a wonderful addition to some lucky hoomans lives.

Thistle is VERY smart, she figures things out SUPER fast - her foster mum calls her a "problem solving specialist" which is pretty true to the Husky breed. This means that Thistle LOVES to learn, but it also means that she will need a home where she will get the mental stimulation she needs - not just physical exercise. She loves her toys, especially her squeaky teddy. She is currently in a foster home with adult dogs, a dog savvy cat and chooks. She has shown interest in the chooks so we would recommend a chook and small critter free home. With proper introductions and clear boundaries, she may be ok in a home with a cat that is confident around dogs.

Thistle is a Husky mix so will need plenty of exercise - for her brain and for her body. She would love hoomans who will enjoy taking her on daily walks or runs, as well as adventures on the weekends when she's old enough. We think when she's old enough she will make a great running/hiking/long walks buddy and may even make an amazing dog sport kid. She'd also love another dog in the home to play with and learn from, but that's not a necessity.

Thistle is a really sweet natured and fun girl to have around.  She LOVES a good play session and is happy to just be in your company, she doesn't have to be all up on you to be content (she's not a needy girl). She has not met kids and will be bouncy as she grows so a home with either no children or dog confident kids 10 + would be best.

Thistle loves going for walks, playing in the stream at her foster home (so we're sure with the right intro will love to swim), playing with her brother and her toys, exploring new places, sniffing and chewing everything she's allowed to chew. She will need a home with an active lifestyle and plenty of mental stimulation. She already has figured out the cat door in her foster home, pees on command and is crate trained. She is SMART.

Due to her breed, we recommend an active, strong breed or Husky experienced home. We would recommend that any potential applicants do their research before applying for Thistle or her siblings - while they are clearly SUPER cute and have beautiful natures, the Husky breed is NOT for everyone. They require significant time and investment in training and exercise and are known "problem solvers" who, if not given the mental stimulation they need WILL find their own fun.

Thistle will need a family committed to making sure she learns all the things a good pupper should know so she can grow into a good doggy citizen. Puppy preschool would be a great start but really it comes down to clear, consistent rules and boundaries.