Rexar
Note: this dog's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-D-06-26-011
About Rexar
Rexar has been in our care since 10 June 2026.
| Gender | male |
| Age | 2 years old (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | German Shepherd Dog |
| Colour | torbie & white |
| Cost to adopt | $150 (50% discount) Rexar comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
💛 About Rexar
Rexar is a friendly, affectionate German Shepherd with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This lovable goofball thrives on attention, loves being involved in family life, and is always ready for fun. He's social with both people and dogs, though he can sometimes get a little overexcited and would benefit from continued training and socialisation to help him better understand other dogs' cues. Despite occasionally forgetting his size, Rexar is a sweet, happy boy whose enthusiasm for life is impossible not to love. 🐾
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖ Friendly, affectionate, and people-focused
➖ Happy and enthusiastic about life
➖ Lovable goofball
➖ Enjoys being involved in family activities
➖ Social with other dogs but can sometimes be overly enthusiastic
➖ Benefits from ongoing training and guidance
➖ Occasionally forgets his size when he's excited
➖ Eager to please and loves attention
🎁 Favourite Things
➖ Spending time with his people
➖ Pats, cuddles, and affection
➖ Joining in family activities
➖ Making new friends
➖ Exploring new places and experiences
➖ Playtime and interactive games
🧼 Skills
➖ Knows some basic manners and commands
➖ Affectionate and easy to bond with
➖ Enjoys learning and responds well to positive reinforcement
➖ Settles well with his family after exercise and attention
➖ Ready to continue building his confidence and social skills
🏡 Ideal Home for Rexar
➖ Ongoing training and positive reinforcement
➖ Regular exercise and mental stimulation
➖ Plenty of love, attention, and companionship
➖ Opportunities for continued socialisation
➖ A family that appreciates a big, goofy personality
➖ Guidance to help him become the best version of himself
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Rexar
Rexar 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 Rexar 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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