Tiny
Note: this dog's original name is unknown
Impound number: WCC-D-02-26-003
About Tiny
Tiny has been in our care since 4 February 2026.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 8 weeks old (young) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | American Staffordshire Terrier x unknown breed cross |
| Colour | fawn & white |
| Cost to adopt | $150 (50% discount) Tiny comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Tiny may be small, but her personality is anything but. She is an affectionate, people‑focused puppy who loves attention and wants to be with you as much as possible. She adores children of all ages, enjoys meeting new dogs, and is happiest when she’s surrounded by family activity.
She has a playful, energetic nature and loves doing zoomies, especially when the kids get home from school. Tiny is a delightful mix of cuddly, cheeky, and full of life—she will make a wonderful companion for an active, loving home.
🐶 Personality and Behaviour
➖Very affectionate and loves human company
➖Social with all dogs
➖Great with kids of all ages
➖Enjoys cuddling and being close to her people
➖Energetic, playful, and loves joining in on family fun
➖Chews frequently and can be destructive—typical for her age
➖Does short periods alone (around half a day)
➖Pulls a little on the leash
➖Loves zoomies, especially during exciting moments
🎓 Training and Skills
➖Somewhat responsive to early training
➖Still working on crate training
➖Toilet training is in progress (occasional accidents expected at her age)
➖Food motivated and learns well with positive reinforcement
🎁 Favourite Things
➖Her toy burrito
➖Socks (she thinks they’re toys!)
➖Chasing the soccer ball during backyard games
➖Cuddling with her family
➖Playing with other dogs
➖Mealtime—she loves food and is very motivated by treats
🏡 Ideal Home for Tiny
Tiny would thrive in a household that:
➖Has the time and patience for puppy training
➖Can provide consistent structure and guidance
➖Enjoys an active, playful dog
➖Has children or other dogs to play with (optional but ideal)
➖Understands normal puppy behaviours such as chewing and zoomies
➖Can continue her crate and toilet training
➖Wants an affectionate, loving companion
She will do best in a calm but engaged home where she can receive plenty of attention, exercise, and ongoing training as she grows.
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Apply to adopt Tiny
Tiny 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.
Become a foster carer
Please visit our Foster an Animal page if you'd like to become a foster carer for Tiny 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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