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Dogs available for adoption
If you have thought about having a furry friend as an addition to your family then choosing to adopt is a great decision.
To adopt a dog, please carefully read about our adoption process and complete the Adoption Enquiry form to express your interest in adopting one of our rescue dogs.
Dogs that are also in need of a temporary Foster Carer until they are adopted are marked as such.
Please note that only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
Our website is kept up to date with all our available dogs, therefore if there are none currently available or none that suit your family then please remember you could Foster a dog or become a Permanent Carer. Our 4 Paws Permanent Residents requiring a permanent carer are also listed below.
To read about the experiences of those who have already adopted see our Happily Ever After Stories.
Betty
Introducing Betty!
She's 8 months old (as of Feb '26), a Lhasa-Poo and absolutely delightful.
She's the kind of pup who likes to curl up close for a cuddle but also has plenty of energy for zoomies and fun.
She's very gentle natured, super sweet and loves being part of whatever you're doing - whether that's relaxing at home or heading out for a walk.
Betty is a girlie girl and loves pink - pink bows, pink toys, pink everything.
Ideally, Betty would suit a home that can give her plenty of attention and affection and has the time to walk her, play with her and include her in everyday life. Children over 12 would be ideal.
To keep her coat in healthy condition Betty will require regular grooming.
Betty is friendly with other gentle dogs however is untested with cats.
Betty is desexed, vet checked and ready for her new home.
Adoption $1,300
She's 8 months old (as of Feb '26), a Lhasa-Poo and absolutely delightful.
She's the kind of pup who likes to curl up close for a cuddle but also has plenty of energy for zoomies and fun.
She's very gentle natured, super sweet and loves being part of whatever you're doing - whether that's relaxing at home or heading out for a walk.
Betty is a girlie girl and loves pink - pink bows, pink toys, pink everything.
Ideally, Betty would suit a home that can give her plenty of attention and affection and has the time to walk her, play with her and include her in everyday life. Children over 12 would be ideal.
To keep her coat in healthy condition Betty will require regular grooming.
Betty is friendly with other gentle dogs however is untested with cats.
Betty is desexed, vet checked and ready for her new home.
Adoption $1,300
Missy
We are seeking a long term FOSTER CARER for Missy
Meet Missy - aka Paintbrush
Missy is a 7 year old, female, Prague Ratter who came into care mid January. She was completely shut down with fear.
Since then, she’s been gently learning that the world isn’t such a scary place and she’s making lovely progress.
Missy has already learned her new name and will come when called (especially if food is involved, she loves her meals).
She’s happy moving between the house and yard, sleeps quietly through the night in her crate and keeps it perfectly clean with no accidents.
She is still learning toileting routines, which means easy, safe access to the outdoors is important.
While Missy is still hesitant about being picked up, she gains confidence every day.
One of her biggest comforts is her small, furry foster companion, whom she looks to for guidance and reassurance. For this reason, Missy will need a similar calm, friendly small dog in her next foster home to help her continue building confidence.
Missy is now ready for a longer-term foster home. She will need:
-A very secure yard with a carer that has an understanding of escape-proof fencing
-Someone who is home enough to provide love, patience and gentle training
-A home with no children
- A carer who understands that no walks are required at this stage.
More than anything Missy needs time, understanding and a safe, loving environment where she can continue to blossom at her own pace.
If you can offer Missy the calm and security she deserves, you’ll be rewarded with a quiet, gentle little soul learning to trust again.
Meet Missy - aka Paintbrush
Missy is a 7 year old, female, Prague Ratter who came into care mid January. She was completely shut down with fear.
Since then, she’s been gently learning that the world isn’t such a scary place and she’s making lovely progress.
Missy has already learned her new name and will come when called (especially if food is involved, she loves her meals).
She’s happy moving between the house and yard, sleeps quietly through the night in her crate and keeps it perfectly clean with no accidents.
She is still learning toileting routines, which means easy, safe access to the outdoors is important.
While Missy is still hesitant about being picked up, she gains confidence every day.
One of her biggest comforts is her small, furry foster companion, whom she looks to for guidance and reassurance. For this reason, Missy will need a similar calm, friendly small dog in her next foster home to help her continue building confidence.
Missy is now ready for a longer-term foster home. She will need:
-A very secure yard with a carer that has an understanding of escape-proof fencing
-Someone who is home enough to provide love, patience and gentle training
-A home with no children
- A carer who understands that no walks are required at this stage.
More than anything Missy needs time, understanding and a safe, loving environment where she can continue to blossom at her own pace.
If you can offer Missy the calm and security she deserves, you’ll be rewarded with a quiet, gentle little soul learning to trust again.
Teddy
Teddy is a delightful 5 year old red Pomeranian weighing just over 3kgs.
He is a happy and gentle little boy who loves going for walks, riding in the car and fossicking in the garden.
He was recently surrendered into our care due to a change in family circumstances.
Teddy is a confident little dog who likes people and is good with other dogs.
He may initially need some help with toilet training but he's a very bright little dog and learns very quickly.
He's adapted well to his new circumstances and has settled in very quickly to his foster carers home.
Teddy would thrive in a home where his owner can offer him consistency in his routine, regular walks and playtime.
Adoption $1,100
He is a happy and gentle little boy who loves going for walks, riding in the car and fossicking in the garden.
He was recently surrendered into our care due to a change in family circumstances.
Teddy is a confident little dog who likes people and is good with other dogs.
He may initially need some help with toilet training but he's a very bright little dog and learns very quickly.
He's adapted well to his new circumstances and has settled in very quickly to his foster carers home.
Teddy would thrive in a home where his owner can offer him consistency in his routine, regular walks and playtime.
Adoption $1,100
Tina
We are seeking a PERMANENT CARER for Tina.
Tina is an 11 year old Pug X.
She's a darling girl who came into our care after her owner sadly passed away.
Due to her age, Tina will remain as a 4 Paws Permanent Resident and we are seeking a Permanent Carer for her.
We're seeking her new forever home where she can live out her golden years as a cherished member of the family.
Tina adores people and will give you all the love and joy you can manage.
Her ideal scenario would be an adult only home where she's an only pet and can have all your attention to herself.
She loves her car rides and enjoys a daily walk.
As a Permanent Foster Carer you will need to reside on the Sunshine Coast, QLD and be willing to take her to her routine vet appointments at Warana.
Photo Credit - Koarlie Studios - Pet Portraits
Tina is an 11 year old Pug X.
She's a darling girl who came into our care after her owner sadly passed away.
Due to her age, Tina will remain as a 4 Paws Permanent Resident and we are seeking a Permanent Carer for her.
We're seeking her new forever home where she can live out her golden years as a cherished member of the family.
Tina adores people and will give you all the love and joy you can manage.
Her ideal scenario would be an adult only home where she's an only pet and can have all your attention to herself.
She loves her car rides and enjoys a daily walk.
As a Permanent Foster Carer you will need to reside on the Sunshine Coast, QLD and be willing to take her to her routine vet appointments at Warana.
Photo Credit - Koarlie Studios - Pet Portraits
Teddy
We are seeking a PERMANENT CARER for Teddy.
Darling Teddy is a 13 year old Fox Terrier who has been through a really sad time. He was found alongside his deceased owner after a couple of days alone at home.
Due to his age, Teddy will be joining our Permanent Foster Program, which means all vet care will be covered for his life - we're simply looking for a kind and loving home on the Sunshine Coast where he can feel secure and loved.
Teddy is a very gentle natured, sweet dog. He's currently in temporary foster care with another small, calm dog and they seem to be getting along well.
He's settled in well and enjoying the attention from his carer.
He enjoys short walks and travels well in the car.
Teddy would be best suited to a quiet, adult only home where he can enjoy a peaceful routine and plenty of reassurance.
You must reside on the Sunshine Coast and be able to take him to our vet at Warana when needed.
Darling Teddy is a 13 year old Fox Terrier who has been through a really sad time. He was found alongside his deceased owner after a couple of days alone at home.
Due to his age, Teddy will be joining our Permanent Foster Program, which means all vet care will be covered for his life - we're simply looking for a kind and loving home on the Sunshine Coast where he can feel secure and loved.
Teddy is a very gentle natured, sweet dog. He's currently in temporary foster care with another small, calm dog and they seem to be getting along well.
He's settled in well and enjoying the attention from his carer.
He enjoys short walks and travels well in the car.
Teddy would be best suited to a quiet, adult only home where he can enjoy a peaceful routine and plenty of reassurance.
You must reside on the Sunshine Coast and be able to take him to our vet at Warana when needed.
Coco & Connie
Coco and Connie are the best of friends and must be rehomed together.
Connie is a 3 year old Cavoodle (on the right in the photo) and Coco (larger, darker in colour and on the left in the photo) is a 2 year old Cavoodle.
These girls are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.
Coco and Connie are healthy, gentle natured dogs but feeling shy and timid at the moment due to their recent change in circumstances.
However, their foster carer reports they're improving every day and becoming more inquisitive and open to their new surroundings.
They eat, sleep and play together. Connie and Coco thrive on affection, pats and cuddles and love the company of their humans.
Being young dogs, they are very energetic and enjoy zoomies in the back yard, chasing, playing and also relaxing and laying in the sun.
Coco and Connie don't seem to be accustomed to walking on the lead and will benefit from some training. They do however, interact well with other dogs that they meet and they travel well in the car.
Adoption fee is $995 EACH and they must be adopted as a pair
Photo Credit - Koarlie Studios - Pet Portraits
Connie is a 3 year old Cavoodle (on the right in the photo) and Coco (larger, darker in colour and on the left in the photo) is a 2 year old Cavoodle.
These girls are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.
Coco and Connie are healthy, gentle natured dogs but feeling shy and timid at the moment due to their recent change in circumstances.
However, their foster carer reports they're improving every day and becoming more inquisitive and open to their new surroundings.
They eat, sleep and play together. Connie and Coco thrive on affection, pats and cuddles and love the company of their humans.
Being young dogs, they are very energetic and enjoy zoomies in the back yard, chasing, playing and also relaxing and laying in the sun.
Coco and Connie don't seem to be accustomed to walking on the lead and will benefit from some training. They do however, interact well with other dogs that they meet and they travel well in the car.
Adoption fee is $995 EACH and they must be adopted as a pair
Photo Credit - Koarlie Studios - Pet Portraits
Bella
We are seeking a PERMANENT CARER for Bella.
Beautiful Bella is a 10 year old Fox Terrier.
She was very sadly surrendered to 4 Paws due to family ill health.
Bella has obviously been a very much loved girl, her personality and manner reflects this.
She has a sweet and gentle nature and loves people.
Bella is really affectionate and loves to snuggle up for a cuddle.
She is used to a quiet life and having someone home with her on a regular basis.
Ideally, she would be best suited to a permanent carer that can offer similar living arrangements. A retired person/couple or someone that works from home would be ideal.
De to her age and some historical health issues Bella will remain in our care as a Permanent Resident and we are seeking a permanent carer for her.
Beautiful Bella is a 10 year old Fox Terrier.
She was very sadly surrendered to 4 Paws due to family ill health.
Bella has obviously been a very much loved girl, her personality and manner reflects this.
She has a sweet and gentle nature and loves people.
Bella is really affectionate and loves to snuggle up for a cuddle.
She is used to a quiet life and having someone home with her on a regular basis.
Ideally, she would be best suited to a permanent carer that can offer similar living arrangements. A retired person/couple or someone that works from home would be ideal.
De to her age and some historical health issues Bella will remain in our care as a Permanent Resident and we are seeking a permanent carer for her.
Eddie
We are seeking a PERMANENT CARER for Eddie.
Eddie is a Terrier Mix, he's 5 years old and weighs 4kg.
Eddie needs a calm place to continue his journey before he’s ready for the full hustle and bustle of family life.
He’s had a lot of change recently and what will help him most right now is a patient Permanent Foster home where he can feel safe, decompress and let his true personality shine through.
Eddie doesn’t want the noise and excitement of a busy household. Instead, he’s looking for a quiet environment with people who understand that good things take time. In the right setting, he’ll relax, learn routines and build confidence at his own pace.
If you can provide:
- A calm, predictable home with no other dogs or a possibly a small female dog
- Patience to let him come out of his shell
- Gentle guidance as he learns the basics
…then you could be the perfect Permanent Carer for Eddie.
Eddie is already showing how far he can come with a little love and stability.
In just two weeks, he has:
- Learned his new name
- Mastered the doggie door
- Stopped having accidents inside
- Begun playing with another small female furry friend and even discovered the joy of toys!
When Eddie first arrived, he was completely unsocialised, very timid and had trouble even walking. Now, he’s running around, enjoying his food and curling up in his bed.
He’s still shy at times and may hide under the table when he feels unsure but step by step, he’s learning what it means to simply be a dog.
By opening your home to Eddie, you’re not just fostering you’re helping a gentle boy continue his transformation into the happy, confident dog he was meant to be.
Eddie is a Terrier Mix, he's 5 years old and weighs 4kg.
Eddie needs a calm place to continue his journey before he’s ready for the full hustle and bustle of family life.
He’s had a lot of change recently and what will help him most right now is a patient Permanent Foster home where he can feel safe, decompress and let his true personality shine through.
Eddie doesn’t want the noise and excitement of a busy household. Instead, he’s looking for a quiet environment with people who understand that good things take time. In the right setting, he’ll relax, learn routines and build confidence at his own pace.
If you can provide:
- A calm, predictable home with no other dogs or a possibly a small female dog
- Patience to let him come out of his shell
- Gentle guidance as he learns the basics
…then you could be the perfect Permanent Carer for Eddie.
Eddie is already showing how far he can come with a little love and stability.
In just two weeks, he has:
- Learned his new name
- Mastered the doggie door
- Stopped having accidents inside
- Begun playing with another small female furry friend and even discovered the joy of toys!
When Eddie first arrived, he was completely unsocialised, very timid and had trouble even walking. Now, he’s running around, enjoying his food and curling up in his bed.
He’s still shy at times and may hide under the table when he feels unsure but step by step, he’s learning what it means to simply be a dog.
By opening your home to Eddie, you’re not just fostering you’re helping a gentle boy continue his transformation into the happy, confident dog he was meant to be.
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