Rex
Note: this dog's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-D-02-26-014
About Rex
Rex has been in our care since 9 February 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 8 months old (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | American Staffordshire Terrier x unknown breed cross |
| Colour | brindle |
| Cost to adopt | $300 Rex comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
✨ Meet Rex — The Sweet, Shy Boy Learning to Shine ✨
Rex is an 8‑month‑old Staffy X with a gentle heart and a whole lot of potential. Currently living in foster care with a young female Staffy and a small male terrier, Rex is learning the ropes of home life and growing more confident every day 💛🐶
He’s a lovely, social boy who gets along beautifully with the other dogs in the home. While he can be timid when meeting new people, he warms up with patience, kindness, and reassurance. Rex is still settling in and learning his manners — he can be a bit bark-y at times, but he’s trying his best and responding well to guidance.
Rex is a smart little guy who is beginning toilet training, working hard on his leash skills, and starting crate training for the very first time. His foster carers say it’s clear he’s never been crated before, but he’s bravely giving it a go.
💖 His Personality
Rex’s foster family describes him as:
Social + Sweet + Timid
🌟 His Favourite Things
➖ Spending time with the other dogs
➖ Exploring his new environment
➖ Learning new things with his foster carers
➖ Soft encouragement and gentle affection
➖ Feeling safe and supported
🐾 Good to Know's
➖ Social with other dogs
➖ Timid but affectionate once he feels secure
➖ Can be vocal when unsure or adjusting
➖ Beginning toilet training
➖ Learning leash skills
➖ New to crate training but improving
➖ Suitably playful and easy-going
🏡 His Ideal Home
Rex would do beautifully in a patient, calm, loving household that can help him continue building confidence. He’d benefit from:
➖ Gentle introductions to new people
➖ A predictable routine
➖ Continued training and encouragement
➖ A dog-friendly home where he can learn from another confident dog
➖ A family willing to help him grow into the brave, loving boy he’s meant to be
Rex is a sweet, sensitive soul who just needs time, love, and understanding to shine. With the right family, he will blossom into a confident, loyal companion ready to give his whole heart ✨💛
📸 To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Rex
Rex 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.
Become a foster carer
Please visit our Foster an Animal page if you'd like to become a foster carer for Rex or one of the other animals in our care.
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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