Axl
Impound number: WCC-D-01-26-039
About Axl
Axl has been in our care since 23 January 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 6 Years (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | Bull Terrier (English) |
| Colour | White and Brown |
| Cost to adopt | $300 Axl comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Axl is a bright, energetic boy who loves being around people and thrives on affection. He’s playful, enthusiastic, and always ready for a good time. Whether he’s running around the yard, exploring on a walk, or leaning in for pats, Axl brings a fun, joyful presence everywhere he goes.
He has strong foundations in training and knows his basics well, but he will benefit from continued guidance and consistency. He can also be a bit vocal when he’s excited or trying to get attention—he’s a talker and proud of it.
Axl has been socialised with female dogs and does well with them, but he can be selective with male dogs, so careful introductions are needed. Overall, he is a friendly, loving dog who just wants to be close to his people.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Playful and full of energy
➖ Affectionate and enjoys human company
➖ Very friendly
➖ Noisy and vocal when excited
➖ Selective with male dogs, good with females
➖ Loves being with people
🎓 Training and Skills
➖ Toilet trained
➖ Leash trained
➖ Knows basic commands
➖ Needs some ongoing training but is eager to learn
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Playing with people
➖ Getting attention
➖ Affection and pats
➖ Exploring outdoors
🏡 Ideal Home for Axl
➖ Plenty of time, companionship, and engagement
➖ Continued training and structure
➖ A home where he is the only male dog, or with a friendly female dog
➖ Space to play and burn off energy
➖ People who don’t mind a vocal, expressive boy
Axl is a sweet, affectionate, and loyal companion who will reward his new family with love, fun, and endless enthusiasm.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Axl
Axl came to us as a lost dog. He is now available for adoption, but if you are his owner, you can still contact us to reclaim him.
Note, all adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.
Common questions about adopting a pet
Start by using one of these links to browse our lists of pets available for adoption:
When you find a pet you like, click the button on its profile page to fill in a form and register your interest in adopting. You can also call us on (02) 4227 7111 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm).
We’ll then ask you a few follow-up questions to check that you’re a responsible pet owner and make sure that your chosen pet best meets your needs.
We’ll also invite you to meet your future pet in person to make sure you’re a perfect match, before finalising the adoption.
The only types of pets we offer for adoption are:
Some animals on our lists may be marked as 'too young for adoption'. This is generally because they're not yet old enough to be desexed before they go to their forever home.
We don't accept enquiries for animals until they're ready to be adopted, but if you are the original owner you can still reclaim them any time.
If you've got your eye on an animal marked 'too young', check back later - an adoption application link will be added to their page once they're old enough to go to a new home.
Please also note that very young animals may still be eligible to be fostered. This will be noted on the page for each animal if applicable.
The cost to adopt will vary depending on how long the animal has been waiting for a home. Generally costs will be:
- Between $50 - $200 for a cat
- Between $75 - $300 for a dog.
Like all Council fees and charges, these costs will be reviewed each year. Any changes will be publicly exhibited for comment before they are adopted by Council.
Yes you can!
When you let us know you're interested to adopt a cat or adopt a dog, we'll contact you and arrange a meet and greet so you can say hello and decide if they’re the one for you.
Our dogs and cats are boarded at a number of regional kennelling facilities contracted by Council. These are currently located across Wollongong, Gerringong and Nowra. You can't directly visit these facilities, but we'll bring the dog or cat to a location in our area that works for you.
Being a pet owner is a big responsibility.
To adopt a pet from Council:
- You must be over 18 years old
- You don't have to live in the Illawarra, but you will need to be able to transport your pet home.
Before adopting a new pet, consider your lifestyle and living arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is happy to talk to you about your situation. Please email us or call (02) 4227 7111 to arrange a discussion.
We recognise the serious issue of baiting within the animal rehoming industry. To help prevent this, we have an assessment process in place for potential owners.
Potential owners are vetted to make sure that they’re suitable and committed to animal well-being.
Still looking?