Sheltered Souls Rescue

20/06/2026

To the people having tantrums because they don't like our adoption criteria, whether that's the interstate restriction, the no young children requirement, or anything else, the answer is still no.

These four are not your typical puppies. They came into care with little to no handling and things that most puppies wouldn't think twice about can be overwhelming for them. Fast paced households, loud noises and constant activity are NOT suitable environments for them.

As for interstate applications, the restriction is there for the dogs benefit not yours. If a placement fails and a dog needs to come back into care it becomes far more difficult when they are hundreds or thousands of kilometres away. I'm NOT willing to put these puppies in that position. There are plenty of dogs in your own state, these are not the only ones available in the whole of Australia.

When it comes to assessing and rehoming dogs, I'm not the average person. I study them closely and pick up on every little detail. I watch all their quirks, behaviours and patterns. I know them inside out and I'm fully tuned into what they need and what's RIGHT for THEM.

Every decision I make is based on what gives these puppies the BEST chance to succeed in their new homes. Their welfare comes before peoples expectations. I’m absolutely not going to apologise for that. The dogs come first. ALWAYS.

19/06/2026

No homes lined up for these four beautiful pups 🥹 Max, Maze, Moose & Mercy came into care with very little handling and were fearful of the world. They’ve been slowly building confidence in care and now need calm, patient homes to continue their training and confidence building.

🐶 An existing confident dog is essential, as they gain confidence from other dogs.

⚠️ Breed experience is required. Must have experience with German Shepherds or similar breeds such as Rottweiler, Doberman or Malinois

All pups are:
✅ Crate trained
✅ Toilet trained
✅ Up to date with vaccinations
✅ Up to date with flea tick & worming

🚫 No interstate adoptions. We meet all adopters and dogs in person to ensure the right match and safe return to care if needed.

❌ No homes with young children. Pet only homes required. Not suited to working, sporting or service roles.

💙 Age: 14 weeks
🐶 Breed: German Shepherd x Staffy
📍 Location: Holsworthy NSW
💰 Adoption Fee: 750 - This includes the cost of desexing and lifetime registration
📌 Microchip: 991003003542455
991003003541352 991003003542438 991003003540314

Think you're the right fit? Please fill in the form below.
Jotform.com/250030457565857

17/06/2026

Now taking expressions of interest for Moose & Maze 💙🩷

Please note: These puppies will be ready to go in the next couple of weeks. They are looking for separate homes and will not be rehomed together.

Moose and Maze came into care with very little prior handling and a pretty limited understanding of the world around them. Because of that they can still be a little unsure in new situations and need time to build trust and confidence.

They’ve both made really good progress since coming into care and with consistency they’re continuing to come out of their shells. Moose and Maze need calm patient homes that are happy to take things at their pace and keep building on the work already started.

🐶 Both Moose and Maze are strongly influenced by other dogs and gain a lot of confidence from canine companionship. Because of this they will only be considered for homes with an existing confident dog.

⚠️ Breed experience is essential. They are showing strong German Shepherd traits and will only be considered for homes with prior German Shepherd experience or experience with similar breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermans or Belgian Malinois.

✅ Crate trained
✅ Toilet trained
✅ Up to date with vaccinations
✅ Up to date with flea, tick & worming

🚫 No interstate adoptions — NSW only. We meet all adopters in person (and their dogs where required) to ensure the right match and so we can safely and quickly bring dogs back into care if ever needed.

❌️ No homes with children under 10
These pups are looking for calm, structured homes where they can continue building confidence. They are also not suited to working, sporting or service dog homes

💙🩷 Age: 14 weeks
🐶 Breed: German Shepherd x Staffy
📍 Location: Holsworthy NSW
💰 Adoption Fee: 750 — includes desexing and lifetime registration
📌 Microchip Numbers:991003003542438 991003003540314

Think you're the right fit? Please fill in the form below.
Jotform.com/250030457565857

16/06/2026

We are receiving applications from people who have either not read our pups profiles properly or have chosen to ignore the requirements listed.

If you do not meet the criteria, please do not submit an application in the hope that an exception will be made.

The requirements are not there for decoration.They are based on the individual needs of each puppy and have been carefully considered.

These puppies cost a small fortune to raise and care for and keeping them longer does not benefit anyone financially, it actually increases the cost significantly. Between food, parasite prevention, microchipping, vet care and all the day to day care they require the financial commitment is significant.

On top of that is the countless hours spent cleaning, training, socialising and ensuring each puppy has the very best start in life.

I OWE it to them to make thoughtful decisions about where they go. These kids have had a terrible start, and it is absolutely critical that they go to the RIGHT homes.

15/06/2026

Max is looking for his forever home 💙

This handsome boy will be ready to leave from 23/06 and is now searching for a family of his own.

Max came into care with very little exposure to the world, but he has been quietly making progress every day. While he can still be unsure in new situations, he is a sweet natured puppy who is learning that people, routines and new experiences aren't so scary.

Max will thrive in a home that can provide clear boundaries, ongoing training and plenty of positive experiences as he continues to mature. He will need guidance, consistency and an owner committed to helping him become the best version of himself.

🐶 Max will only be considered for homes with a calm, confident resident dog. We have seen firsthand how much he benefits from living alongside balanced adult dogs and feel this will set him up for the greatest success in his new home.

⚠️ Max is showing strong German Shepherd traits, so we are only considering applicants with German Shepherd experience or experience with similar breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermans or Belgian Malinois.

Max is:
✅ Crate trained
✅ Toilet trained
✅ Up to date with vaccinations
✅ Up to date with flea, tick and worming

🚫 We do not offer interstate adoptions. All meet and greets are done in person (including any resident dogs) so we can ensure the right match and continue to support our dogs if they ever need to return to care.

❌ No homes with children under 10
Max is looking for a calm, structured home where he can continue building confidence. Max is also not suited to working, sporting or service dog homes and is looking for a pet only home.

💙Age 14 weeks
🐶Breed German Shepherd x Staffy
📍Location Holsworthy, NSW
📌Microchip Number 991003003542455
💰Adoption fee 750 (includes desexing and lifetime registration)

If you feel you could offer Max the right home, please complete the application form below
jotform.com/250030457565857

14/06/2026

Mercy is looking for her forever home 🩷

This beautiful little girl will be ready to leave in the next couple of weeks. Mercy came into care with very little handling and was extremely scared of the world around her. Since then, she has been receiving steady support behind the scenes and is slowly starting to realise the world isn’t such a scary place after all.

She has come a long way already and will continue to grow in the right environment. Mercy will need a calm home that understands this. She needs structure, patience and someone committed to continuing her confidence building and basic training without rushing her.

🐶 She absolutely gains confidence from other dogs, so she will only be considered for homes with a calm, confident resident dog to help guide her.

⚠️ Mercy is showing strong German Shepherd traits so we are only considering applicants with German Shepherd experience, or experience with similar breeds such as Rottweilers, Dobermans or Belgian Malinois.

Mercy is:
✅ Crate trained
✅ Toilet trained
✅ Up to date with vaccinations
✅ Up to date with flea, tick and worming

🚫 We do not offer interstate adoptions. All meet and greets are done in person (including any resident dogs) so we can ensure the right match and continue to support our dogs if they ever need to return to care.

❌ No homes with children under 10
Mercy needs a predictable, low stress environment and is not suited to working, sporting, or service dog homes. She is looking for a pet only placement.

💙 Age 14 weeks
🐶 Breed German Shepherd x Staffy
📍 Location Holsworthy, NSW
💰 Adoption fee $750 (includes desexing and lifetime registration)
📌 Microchip 991003003541352

If you feel you could offer Mercy the right home, please complete the application form below
jotform.com/250030457565857

13/06/2026

I'm so proud of these kids 🥹
The puppies you see in this video choosing to lay around me and relax are the same puppies that not that long ago wouldn't voluntarily come anywhere near me.

They're not your typical confident puppies and they still have a long way to go, but the trust they've built is allowing them to do things that would have been unthinkable when they first arrived.

That trust is now starting to carry over into other areas too. They've gone from running away from strangers to greeting people when they come in. They're still a work in progress, but seeing them choose curiosity over fear more often is pretty special 💛🐾

12/06/2026

Now taking expressions of interest for Mercy & Max 🩷💙

Please note: They will be ready to leave in the next couple of weeks. These puppies are looking for separate homes and will not be rehomed together.

Max & Mercy came into care with little to no handling and were very scared of the world around them. Since arriving in care we've been doing a lot of work behind the scenes showing them that the world isn't such a scary place after all.

Both puppies have made fantastic progress, but they will need calm, patient homes that are committed to continuing their training and confidence building journey. We are looking for adopters who understand that these puppies will need time, guidance and ongoing support as they continue to develop.

🐶 These puppies absolutely thrive around other dogs and take a lot of confidence from them, so they will only be considered for homes with an existing confident dog.

⚠️Breed experience is a must. They are showing strong German Shepherd traits and will only be considered for homes with previous German Shepherd experience or experience with similar breeds such as Rottweilers/Dobermans/Belgian Malinois.

✅ Crate trained
✅ Toilet trained
✅ Up to date with vaccinations
✅ Up to date with flea tick & worming

🚫 No interstate adoptions — we meet all adopters (and their dogs) in person to ensure the right match and so our dogs can always return to care if ever needed.

❌️ No homes with young children. These puppies need calm, predictable environments where they can continue building confidence and they are not suited to working, sporting or service dog homes. They are looking for pet homes only.

💙 Age: 14 weeks
🐶 Breed: German Shepherd x Staffy
📍 Location: Holsworthy NSW
💰 Adoption Fee: 750 - This includes the cost of desexing and lifetime registration
📌 Microchip: 991003003542455
991003003541352

Think you're the right fit? Please fill in the form below.
Jotform.com/250030457565857

08/06/2026

Since we're getting alot of messages about our pups, it's probably a good time to set some expectations.

When the time does come for adoption, there will be some non negotiables. These are in place for the benefit of the puppies, not public opinion.
I won't apologise for being strict. These puppies are my priority and I won't compromise on what is best for them.

⭐️ To our previous adopters, you will receive first priority if you're considering adding another member to your family. We already know your home, your commitment and the standard of care our dogs receive.

❌️ No interstate adoptions. We want to meet adopters and any existing dogs in person. It also ensures we can step in quickly if a dog ever needs to come back into our care.

❌️ Our female puppies will not be placed into homes with existing female dogs. If you've had multiple females your whole life and never had an issue, good for you. Female to female aggression is very real and we're not willing to take that risk with our girls.

❌️ They will not be placed into only dog homes. They need an existing confident dog in the home to help guide and support them.

⚠️ Breed experience is a must. These puppies are showing strong German Shepherd traits and will only be considered for homes with previous German Shepherd experience or experience with similar breeds such as Rottweilers, Belgian Malinois and so on. No...owning a Labrador or Spaniel is not the same thing. 🤦‍♀️

❌️ No homes with young children. These puppies need calm, predictable environments where they can continue building confidence.

❌️ They are not suited to working, sporting, or service dog homes. They will be looking for pet homes only.

08/06/2026