Leema Rescue

22/12/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

"Jack"
Male
11 years old
Cairn Terrier (approximately 10kg)

Desexed
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Wormed
Heartwormed
Flea treated

Good with dogs, but has always lived as an only dog
Untested with cats
Good with visiting children
Tested well with stock

Jack is a lovely purebred Cairn Terrier boy with that classic terrier spark. He is self-assured, confident, and independent, and has spent the past 11 years in a loving home. Sadly, Jack has come into our care due to a change in his owner’s circumstances.

Jack is toilet trained and, overall, a very good boy in the home. He is used to living with one person and would thrive in a calm household with an individual or couple who can make him a true companion. While Jack is fine with visiting children and other dogs, we believe he would be happiest in a home where day-to-day life revolves around him and one or two special people.

Jack enjoys his walks and is a pleasure to take out and about. He greets other dogs happily and enjoys investigating his surroundings (including thoroughly “watering” everything along the way!). When introduced to our pet goats, Jack showed very little interest, and we believe he would be trainable around stock.

Jack has always lived as an only dog but is good with other dogs. He has not been tested with cats. He can bark a little when outside, but this is not an issue when his people are home or when he is inside.

Jack came into care in a clipped coat, and his new home will need to continue regular grooming to prevent matting and reduce the risk of grass seeds.

Jack is located in Hamley Bridge. His adoption fee is $200, which includes a two-week trial period. Interstate applications will be considered.

We appreciate your interest in Jack and look forward to learning more about your home through the adoption application. We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible in each section.

If you are interested in adopting Jack, please complete an application here: https://forms.gle/RvdsRMTiK27bjkz37

(Additional note: Jack’s breeder is aware that he is currently in care with Leema Rescue.)

07/12/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

"Fifi"

Female
7 years old
Small crossbreed with feathered coat

Desexed
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Wormed
Heartwormed
Flea treated

Best suited to an only-dog home (sociable with dogs on walks)
Untested with young children
Not suitable with cats
Not suitable with pocket pets
Tested well with goats and sheep

Fifi has recently been surrendered to Leema Rescue due to her owner’s ill health, and now this sweet little lady is looking for a loving new home to call her own.

She has lived with an older person for msot of her life, but don’t let that fool you — Fifi is spritely, playful, and full of personality! She adores her toys, loves her daily walks, and has a cheerful, friendly nature that makes her an absolute delight to be around.

What Fifi brings to your life:

🐾 Toilet trained & well-mannered indoors – a very good girl with lovely house manners.
🐾 Social on outings – polite and friendly with other dogs when out and about.
🐾 No cats or pocket pets – Fifi thinks they’re fun to chase! She has, however, tested well with goats and sheep.
🐾 Loves cuddles & attention – a happy, affectionate companion who will brighten your day.
🐾 Adorable party trick – she does a cute “dancing wave” with both paws!
🐾 Regular grooming needed – to keep her looking and feeling fabulous.
🐾 No health concerns – just needs a committed owner to help her reach a healthy weight portion control.

Fifi is a lovable, sweet-natured girl who will thrive in most homes! If you’re looking for a cheerful, loyal companion who will bring joy, laughs, and cuddles into your life, Fifi might be the perfect match.

Fifi is located in Hamley Bridge, South Australia. Her adoption fee is $500. She comes with a two week trial period. We are willing to consider interstate homes.

To apply for Fifi, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/JedVefJjv9qXq8fT8

Thank you to Rebecca Lynne Creative for Fifi's glamour photo. 🥰

06/12/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

"Fifi"

Female
7 years old
Small crossbreed with feathered coat

Desexed
Vaccinated
Microchipped
Wormed
Heartwormed
Flea treated

Best suited to an only-dog home (sociable with dogs on walks)
Untested with young children
Not suitable with cats
Not suitable with pocket pets
Tested well with goats and sheep

Fifi has recently been surrendered to Leema Rescue due to her owner’s ill health, and now this sweet little lady is looking for a loving new home to call her own.

She has lived with an older person for msot of her life, but don’t let that fool you — Fifi is spritely, playful, and full of personality! She adores her toys, loves her daily walks, and has a cheerful, friendly nature that makes her an absolute delight to be around.

What Fifi brings to your life:

🐾 Toilet trained & well-mannered indoors – a very good girl with lovely house manners.
🐾 Social on outings – polite and friendly with other dogs when out and about.
🐾 No cats or pocket pets – Fifi thinks they’re fun to chase! She has, however, tested well with goats and sheep.
🐾 Loves cuddles & attention – a happy, affectionate companion who will brighten your day.
🐾 Adorable party trick – she does a cute “dancing wave” with both paws!
🐾 Regular grooming needed – to keep her looking and feeling fabulous.
🐾 No health concerns – just needs a committed owner to help her reach a healthy weight portion control.

Fifi is a lovable, sweet-natured girl who will thrive in most homes! If you’re looking for a cheerful, loyal companion who will bring joy, laughs, and cuddles into your life, Fifi might be the perfect match.

Fifi is located in Hamley Bridge, South Australia. Her adoption fee is $500. She comes with a two week trial period. We are willing to consider interstate homes.

To apply for Fifi, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/JedVefJjv9qXq8fT8

05/11/2025

Thank you so much EpicDog for helping Stanley! We appreciate your support in making sure that Stanley's next home is forever.

Stan the Man is now available for adoption ✨

What a journey these last 3 weeks have been. With a tendency to resource guard and a bite history to boot, Stanley is the kind of dog that, without tailored guidance and training, would stay in the adoption system for far too long. But I’ve seen firsthand the potential these kinds of dogs have, and so I offered to foster Stan and work through the behaviours that were holding him back from his forever home.

Stanley might be small, but his personality is anything but. He’s a cheeky, clever boy who has a whole lot of love to give once he’s comfortable. Through calm, consistent training and structure, Stan has made amazing progress and I can now recall him off food bowls mid-meal, get him to out high-value items like pig’s ears on command, and he is no longer resorting to violently attacking his lead to get his own way. Overall, he is a much calmer, more level-headed dog than he was 3 weeks ago.

Stanley isn’t the dog for everyone; he needs someone who is patient and willing to implement structure into his life from day dot. He’ll be staying with me until we find the right person, and adopters will receive a complimentary in-home consultation and ongoing support via WhatsApp to set everyone up for success.

If you’re looking for a small dog with a big heart - and an even bigger personality - Stanley might just be your guy. He has overcome so much in just 3 short weeks and he is more than ready to continue growing with the right person by his side.

For more information on Stanley or to apply to adopt, visit Leema Rescue on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Coji1uGVg/

03/11/2025

Truck was adopted 4/11/2025.

01/11/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

"Stanley"

Please read all details before applying for Stanley.

-Male
-Jack Russel Terrier Cross
-22 months

-NOT suitable to a home with children

29/10/2025

This lamb season, we have had 23 lambs in our care!

22/10/2025

Roxanne was adopted 25/10/2025.

12/10/2025

Thank you to our friends at EpicDog for offering to foster Stanley! We are sure Stanley will benefit from your guidance.

Expressions of Interest will continue to be open for Stanley. To apply, please see: https://forms.gle/y9Jkc3bdB6i7hezk8

Meet Stanley 🐾✨

This handsome little man has just joined us from Leema Rescue and will be staying in our foster care for a while.

Stanley’s had a bit of a rocky start, he has a bite history and is looking for some guidance to help him feel safe, confident, and ready for his forever home.

Our plan is to work closely with Stanley on his training, helping him learn new coping skills and setting both him and his future owners up for success. We want to give him every chance to thrive and make sure he never finds himself up for adoption a third time. 💛

Stay tuned for updates as we get to know Stanley and help him on his journey.

You can find out more about him here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1T3mqn1Lpe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/10/2025

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

We are taking 'expressions of interest' for Stanley, located in South Australia. Please read this post in full.

-Male
-Jack Russell Terrier Cross
-22 months old

-NOT suitable to a home with children

09/10/2025

We were overwhelmed with enquiries for little Forestine!
Forestine was adopted 12/10/2025.

08/09/2025

RIP Hagrid
27/11/2017-04/07/2025
Seven years, seven months, seven days old

Many of our followers and adopters would know our dear Hagrid. Hagrid sadly bloated (gastric dilation-volvulus) in early July and we made the difficult decision to euthanise him.

⭐⭐ We would love you to share your memories of Hagrid. Do you have photos of Hagrid with your Leema Rescue adoptee? Or did you just get to have a pat of this gentle giant when you picked up your pet? ⭐⭐

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More about Hagrid...

While we got Hagrid as an 8 week old puppy, he had health problems from a young age which ultimately led to him having an unusual cycling gait.

However, in terms of temperament, Hagrid was great. He was good with other dogs. He had probably over 100 foster friends in his life. He enjoyed the company of greyhounds - even greyhounds who were supposed to be grumpy and nasty, Hagrid did fine with. There wasn't a single greyhound he didn't get along with. Any dog that didn't get along with Hagrid was a THEM issue, never a Hagrid issue. When dogs had a go at him, Hagrid would looked stunned, and then suggest that they made a mistake. Hagrid wasn't a smart dog, but he was nice.

For rescue dogs with separation anxiety and fence jumping habits, Hagrid would spend 24/7 with them, which helped to settle them until they found a permanent home. For rescue dogs who had some trepedition about meeting new people, Hagrid would meet potential adopters with them, helping the rescues see confidence.

One day, a litter of puppies escaped into the yard with Hagrid while I was at work. I came home to all being well, but I can imagine Hagrid being chewed and jungle-gymmed the whole day. And I can imagine he enjoyed it.

Over the last two years, when the lambs came, Hagrid got along with them too. Hagrid would sometimes spend time in the paddock with the sheep, seemingly just thinking them strange dog friends. We used to joke that the mice in the kennels would curl up in Hagrid's fur of a night time.

Hagrid was a good boy and he is sadly missed by people, dogs, and ovines left behind.