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1 year (approx.) • Heeler
Listing confirmed 12 November 2026
Based on Dogs' Homes of Tasmania's listing, and in some cases inferred from Sophie's description. Always confirm with them before deciding.
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“Gaaah,” we said at the mere sight of sweet Sophie, temporarily losing the power of speech. Isn’t she gorgeous? Sophie was a stray so her history is a mystery. “She's a cute little pocket rocket,” staff say, and they’re right! “She seems to have had limited socialisation so she may need some patience while gaining confidence, but she settled into foster care very quickly.” “She’s very nosy,” her carer says. “She’s always wandering around, looking at and smelling everything. She’s very connected and loves belly rubs.” As mentioned, Soph doesn’t seem to have had much socialisation, so she will need gentle introductions to new people and situations, and a family who understand that she needs to take things at her own pace. She can be uncertain around other dogs so will need thoughtful matchmaking with potential playmates.
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