Pudgy the Rescuoodle.

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RSPCA NSW’s Illawarra Shelter will be closed to the public from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November while essential driveway works are completed. Adoptions will resume Saturday 22 November. Thank you for your understanding.

Little bit about Pudgy

Hey there, I’m Pudgy, I’d call myself a steady kind of friend—happy to quietly share a sunbeam, or lean into your elbow for a soft, honest cuddle. My favorite days are simple ones: a gentle sniff around the yard, a slow stretch, and a voice that speaks calm, steady love. If you’re hoping for a companion who makes the ordinary feel a little brighter, I might be the one.

Who I am: I’m happiest with a gentle pace and predictable routines. I’ve shared polite moments with other dogs during several social walks at the shelter, and I’ve acted appropriately in those interactions. I can be selective around other dogs, so I’d love to meet any future dog-mates at the shelter before bringing us home. There’s no known issue with children, and I thrive on daily opportunities to learn about life—little puzzles, new sounds, and the soft rhythm of a patient voice. I also need a quiet, calm home to feel truly safe.

The kind of home that would suit me best: indoors and outdoors is fine with me, so long as there’s a solid fence I can’t scale and a space to wander and snooze in the sun. I’ll settle into a peaceful routine and grow more confident with time and gentle encouragement in new surroundings. Because I’m not drawn to off-leash dog parks, I’d appreciate slow, well-supervised introductions and a home where everyone appreciates quiet moods and steady affection. A house with patience will feel like a cozy nest for me.

If you think we could be a good match, I’d love to meet you. Come say hello at the shelter, and if your heart says yes, the team will help you start the adoption journey so we can begin our new chapter together.

Pudgy’s ideal home environment

Best with Children Aged: No known child related issues
Compatibility with Other Dogs: Dog selective. No off-leash
Compatibility with Other Pets: No known issues with other animals
Home Needs: Someone working average work hours
Training and Behaviour Needs: Daily learning needed
Fencing Needs: Solid and standard height fencing needed (nothing to climb)
Indoors/Outdoors Living Preference: Indoors and outdoors access
Energy Level of Household: Moderate
Additional Needs: Quiet and/or calm household

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Looking for: Adoption
Animal ID: 661611
Age: 4 Years 6 Months
Sex: Female
Breed: American Bulldog
Colour: Tan, White
Size: Large
Location: Illawarra Shelter
RON: R251000223
Every animal available for adoption has been health-checked, behaviourally evaluated, and is up-to-date with vaccinations and parasite control relevant to their animal type.

Meet Pudgy

Breed: American Bulldog
Age: 4 Years 6 Months

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Where to meet Pudgy

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