4 Paws Dogs

If you are interested in having a 4 Paws canine friend as a new addition to your family then choosing to adopt, foster or become a permanent carer is a great decision.

The dogs shown below are all in need of a safe home, either on a temporary Foster basis, through Adoption or by joining your household as a 4 Paws Permanent Resident.

FOSTER CARER - These dogs are in need of a temporary foster home whilst we prepare them for adoption. To read more about our Foster Program and to submit an application to get involved as a Foster Carer please click here.

ADOPT - These dogs are in need of a new family. Adopting a 4 Paws dog enables you to be fully responsible for their care when they join your family. To read more about our Adoption process and to submit an Adoption Enquiry to be considered as their new owner please click here.
To read about the experiences of those who have already adopted see our Happily Ever After Stories

PERMANENT CARE - These dogs are usually elderly or are special needs dogs that require safe and loving care for the remainder of their days. 4 Paws covers all veterinary expenses for these dogs. To read more about our Permanent Resident program and to submit an enquiry to become a Permanent Carer please click here.
If you are unable to care for a Permanent Resident however, you would still like to help them consider Sponsoring a Permanent Resident, please click here to learn more.

Henry - ADOPT

Say hello to Henry, a handsome 9 year old Cavoodle who has recently been surrendered due to a change in his family's circumstances.

Henry is a sweet, affectionate, very loyal chap who bonds closely with his human. He'll be the type of companion who will follow you around the house and supervise your activities.

Henry needs to be an only dog and would prefer to live with someone who is home more often than not.
He can suffer from a little separation anxiety if left on his own for too long.

He's untested with cats and would be best suited to a family with older children rather than little ones.

Henry require secure fencing to keep him safe and sound.

Henry enjoys a gentle daily walk and he travels well in the car.

Adoption $795

Lucy - FOSTER CARE

We're seeking a FOSTER CARER for Lucy

A very special dog, Lucy, an 11 month old Poodle x.

This darling, gentle girl has already faced a rough trot in life and is needing someone who will love and support her unconditionally.

Lucy is a timid, very sweet and gentle girl who loves to be held and cradled - a real cuddle bunny. She enjoys the company of other gentle dogs but most of all she looks to her special human for reassurance and confidence.

Lucy is going to need surgery on both of her badly damaged back legs.

She will require support during her recovery period and transport to our vet at Warana for follow up vet appointments.

All of her vet care will be covered by us and you will receive close support and guidance from our vet and volunteer teams while Lucy is in your care.

We're looking for a calm, very patient and quiet home where you will be home more often than not or willing to take Lucy with you, as she does suffer from separation anxiety.

We understand this is a very special request. We're confident that there's a very special person out there in our community who will be willing to make a difference in Lucy's life by giving her the time, understanding and kindness she deserves.

Slinky - ADOPT

Sweet, 3 year old Slinky is searching for her forever home. Could that be with you?

She's a very affectionate girl who very sadly became a victim of the homeless crisis.

She's a young, healthy dog with a lot of energy and happy to live with other dogs.

Slinky is very food motivated and will be open to training. Her foster carer reports that she does suffer from some separation anxiety which is understandable given her history.
She manages that better with the company of other dogs.

She enjoys her walks and playtime and will need a home that is a good match for her energy levels.

Slinky is desexed, vaccinated, vet checked, microchipped.

Adoption: $995

Mac - PERMANENT CARE

We are seeking a PERMANENT CARER for Mac.

Meet our latest arrival - Mac!

He was surrendered to the pound as a stray so, unfortunately, we have no history at all on him.

We do know that he's a Maltese x Bichon and we believe he might be around 10 years old.

Despite his tough times, he's a happy little man who appears to get on well with other dogs.

Mac's current (temporary carer) shares that Mac is an affectionate little fellow who loves a cuddle and a kiss.
He enjoys being pampered with a bath and a blow wave.
He toilets well and enjoys going for a walk.

Mac was surrendered in fairly poor condition and will need some major dental work and desexing.

Given his age, he'll become a 4 Paws Permanent Resident with his vet care covered for life.

What he needs now is love, commitment and patience. To be considered as Mac's permanent carer you must reside on the Sunshine Coast and be willing to take him to Nicklin Way Veterinary Surgery at Warana for his vet appointments.

This gorgeous gent deserves a second chance after being let down.

Gerry - PERMANENT CARE

We are seeking a PERMANENT CARER for Gerry.

Meet Gerry!

He's done it tough in recent times, finding himself homeless as a stray. Gerry comes to us from the pound and unfortunately we have no history on him.

We do know he's a senior (approx 8-10) and that he's very sweet and happy.

He has a gentle temperament and would be a good companion for another older, quiet dog.

Gerry has been diagnosed with a heart murmur and will also need some dental work. Given this and his age, he'll become part of our Permanent Resident programme.

Despite his tough times, Gerry is a really joyful little dog.

He's very affectionate, loves to shadow you around the house and sleep on the bed.

He loves playing with his squeaky toy and will put a smile on your face with his funny antics.

Gerry absolutely loves going out in the car. He gets so excited to see the car door open, he'll jump right in ready to go on an adventure with you.

He also enjoys a walk and goes well on a lead.

We're looking for a loving, forever home where he will be treated with kindness and patience in his golden years.

As a permanent foster, 4 Paws will cover Gerry's vet care for life.
You must reside on the Sunshine Coast and be willing to take him to his routine vet appointments at Nicklin Way Vets in Warana.

Tina - PERMANENT CARE

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

Teddy - PERMANENT CARE

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.

Eddie - PERMANENT CARE

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.