Nani
Impound number: WCC-D-08-26-021
About Nani
Nani has been in our care since 18 August 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 8 years old (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | American Staffordshire Terrier |
| Colour | black |
| Cost to adopt | $150 (50% discount) Nani comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Nani
Nani is a wonderful girl with a playful spirit, a loving heart, and energy to spare. She enjoys being active and involved in whatever is happening around her, making her a fantastic companion for an adventurous family or individual. Affectionate and people‑oriented, Nani loves spending time with her humans and is always happy to receive attention and praise.
She is responsive to commands and enjoys learning, making training an enjoyable experience for both her and her handler. With her eagerness to engage and positive attitude, Nani has all the makings of a highly trainable and rewarding companion.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Playful and energetic
➖ Affectionate and loving
➖ Responsive to commands
➖ Social and friendly
➖ Enjoys learning and interacting with people
➖ Confident and active
➖ Thrives on companionship and activity
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Playing with other dogs
➖ Going for walks and adventures
➖ Spending time with her people
➖ Interactive games and playtime
🧼 Skills
➖ Walks comfortably on lead
➖ Responsive to commands
➖ Easy to train with positive reinforcement
➖ Social and well‑mannered
➖ Comfortable with handling
🐾 Other Animals
➖ Loves playing with other dogs
➖ Social and enjoys canine companionship
➖ Would likely enjoy a compatible dog friend in her new home
🏡 Ideal Home for Nani
➖ An active home that can provide regular exercise
➖ Plenty of opportunities for social interaction
➖ A family looking for an affectionate, fun companion
➖ Optional canine companion for play and friendship
Apply to adopt Nani
Nani came to us as a lost dog. She is now available for adoption, but if you are her owner, you can still contact us to reclaim her.
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.
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