Leia 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.

Leia is no longer available for adoption.

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Little bit about Leia

Hi there, I’m Leia. I’m a pup with a sunny heart and a tail that sways like a metronome when I’m excited to explore. I’m the kind of pup who greets each new moment with a stretch, a sniff, and a hopeful wag toward whatever adventure is next.

I’ve learned to feel at home both indoors and outside, soaking up the warmth of the sun on a doorstep and breathing in the fresh breeze on a porch or along a fence line. I’m ready to grow with you, to learn the rhythms of daily life, and to fill your days with genuine, everyday joy.

Other dogs are some of my favourite companions, and I truly thrive with a friendly canine buddy by my side. I’ve lived with several other dogs, including my siblings, so I’m used to sharing space, learning from them, and taking comfort in their company. A confident, social dog would help me settle into a new home and continue building my confidence.

I’m generally well adapted and respond best when I’m guided with calm, kind consistency. I crave daily opportunities to learn about life—new places, new routines, and gentle training moments that feel like fun. My energy is moderate, so a proper walk to stretch my legs, a sniff-filled outing to satisfy my curiosity, and a cosy nap in a sunny spot round out a perfect day.

I do have a history of digging and can squeeze through small gaps, so I’ll need a securely fenced yard with no escape points to keep me safe while I explore.

I’d flourish in a calm home with a patient, dog-friendly routine. Busy, bustling households aren’t really my style, and I’ll do best in a quieter environment where I can settle in at my own pace. Children aged 12 years and over who are respectful of dogs would be a lovely match for me.

If you’re looking for a sweet young dog who will blossom with gentle guidance, the company of another friendly dog, and a family who enjoys sharing life’s simple adventures, I’d love to meet you. Come and say hello—you might just find I’m the missing piece of your heart.

Leia’s ideal home environment

Best with children aged: 12 years +
Compatibility with other dogs: Friendly with other dogs
Compatibility with other pets: Not suitable for homes with small pets (cats, pocket pets, birds, fowl)
Home needs: Someone working average work hours
Training and behaviour needs: Experienced owner needed
Fencing needs: 6ft colorbond fencing required (not able to dig under)
Indoors/Outdoors living preference: Indoors and outdoors access
Energy level of household: Moderate
Additional needs: Has breed knowledge and/or experience, Must go home with another dog (companion dog needed), Quiet and/or calm household

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Looking for: Adoption
Animal ID: 665076
Age: 11 Months
Sex: Female
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (Smooth) / Mini Foxie / Tenterfield Terrier
Colour: Tri Color
Size: Small
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. Some animals may have pre-existing health considerations. Please contact the shelter for further information about their individual health history.

Meet Leia

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (Smooth)
Age: 11 Months

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