Hi, I’m Zippy

🐾 Meet Zippy - Your New Best Friend!
✨ About Zippy
Age: 1 year old

Breed: Kelpie x Foxie 🐕 only weighing in at just over 11kg.

Coat: Beautiful black & tan 🖤🤎

History: This is her second time in the shelter through no fault of her own.

Personality: Very sweet, gentle, and appeasing 💕. She has lived with another dog before and could enjoy canine companionship again.

🧸 Her Needs
Zippy is a clingy girl who thrives on human connection. She's not suited to spending long hours alone ⏳.

She needs a family who can give her time, reassurance, and affection every day.

With patience and consistency, she will blossom into a loyal, loving companion 🌸.

🐾 Guidance for Timid Dogs
Zippy can be shy and needs help settling into her new home. Here are some tips:

Create a safe space 🏡: Give her a quiet corner or crate where she can retreat and feel secure.

Go slow & steady 🐢: Introduce new people, pets, and experiences gradually.

Positive reinforcement 🎉: Reward calm and confident behavior with treats, praise, and gentle play.

Routine matters ⏰: Consistency in feeding, walks, and bedtime helps build trust.

Patience & love ❤️: Avoid punishment; instead, focus on building her confidence step by step.

👨‍👩‍👧 Ideal Home
Zippy would thrive in a home where:
She has company most of the time (work-from-home families, retirees, or households with another friendly dog 🐶).
Her family is committed to helping her feel safe, secure, and loved.
She can enjoy both mental stimulation 🧩 and physical activity 🏃‍♀️ to suit her working-breed energy.

My adoption price includes: 
  • A FREE 4kg bag of ROYAL CANIN dry food
  • My desexing, microchip and vaccinations

Adoption Price: $450

If you think I might be the perfect fit for your family, please fill out an adoption application today! www.rspcaqld.org.au/apply-to-adopt

 

 



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Please note:

  • A property check may be required before ADOPTION to ensure the safety and welfare of adoption animals. Rental agreements allowing pets will be required for adoptions into rental properties. Differential pricing may apply.
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