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Sheltered Souls Rescue We are a small foster based rescue located in South West Sydney dedicated to the care and rehoming of German Shepherds, Rottweilers and their crosses.

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Towards the end of each year I seem to get an early Christmas present in the form of a senior dog. This year looks to be...
14/10/2026

Towards the end of each year I seem to get an early Christmas present in the form of a senior dog. This year looks to be no different.

Meet Annie, a beautiful Rottweiler at the grand old age of 12 💛

Thankfully a quick thinking member of the public contacted me just before Annie was due to be advertised on Gumtree as free to a good home....yes Gumtree has alot to answer for 🤦‍♀️

The seniors who arrive around this time of year tend to be the ones who stay with me for the rest of their lives, spending whatever time they have left here safe, loved and cared for.

Of course that also means going on a spending spree with my bank card and running rings around me 🤨🙈 Annie is already showing me she's not afraid to tell me exactly what she wants, so I suspect I'm in for an interesting time 🤣

You're in good hands now old girl 🐾

11/10/2026

🖤🤎 ANOTHER ROTTIE? I ALREADY HAVE A FEMALE… 🐾

Once you love one Rottweiler, it’s tempting to want another! 😂 But should you choose a boy or another girl?

🐕 A male is often a good starting point

Male and female pairings are generally recommended to help reduce the risk of conflict. Two females can live happily together, but conflict between female housemates can be particularly serious.

Choosing a male doesn’t guarantee friendship. The individual dogs’ temperaments and compatibility still matter!

🐾 Consider your girl first

• Does she enjoy other dogs or prefer her own space?
• How does she cope with energetic puppies?
• Does she guard food, toys or your attention?
• Are her training and behaviour settled?

A second dog should suit the dog you already have. If she struggles around other dogs, seek professional guidance before adding another.

🏡 Plan for two

Introduce them gradually, supervise interactions and provide separate feeding and resting spaces. Both dogs need individual training, attention and time apart.

Getting along with a puppy initially does not guarantee they will remain compatible as that puppy matures.

🌸 If both dogs are entire

You will need secure separation during your female’s seasons to prevent an accidental mating.

🖤 Talk honestly with a responsible breeder about your girl’s personality and your household. Let them help match you with a suitable companion, rather than choosing on s*x or appearance alone.

Two Rotties can mean double the love, but also double the responsibility! 🐾🖤🤎

Apparently wanting Bobby adopted means I’m supposed to throw my standards out the window 😑No I will not shove Bobby onto...
06/10/2026

Apparently wanting Bobby adopted means I’m supposed to throw my standards out the window 😑

No I will not shove Bobby onto transport for 10+ hours because you want him. That is incredibly cruel to expect of a senior dog, and no “but he’ll be fine” does not change my mind.

No I will not put him with a puppy or a young energetic dog because apparently having a younger dog will “keep him young” Bobby does not need a puppy bouncing off his head all day. He needs a calm household where he can enjoy his retirement.

No I will not send him to a home where he will be left alone all day because “he has a yard”. A yard is not a substitute for human company.

No I will not send him somewhere unsuitable because you “really want him” Wanting a dog does not automatically make you suitable for that dog.

No I will not overlook obvious red flags because you have fallen in love with his photo. Liking Bobby does not override my requirements.

No I am not going to lower his adoption fee because apparently $250 is an unreasonable amount for a dog who has been vet checked, cared for, fed and supported while in my care. His fee is $250. That is the fee. We are not standing around a used car dealership negotiating. ALSO we are not Afterpay. You cannot buy Bobby now and pay for him later. If $250 is outside your budget, Bobby is outside your budget. Simple.

And absolutely NOT, I will not send Bobby to live with your 90 year old mother. Yes he’s 11 but he hasn’t magically turned into a sedate little lap dog. He is still a big, strong and active dog who needs someone physically capable of handling him.

I want Bobby in his forever home. Desperately? No. Carefully? Absolutely.

Bobby is not desperate. I am not desperate.
The right home will be the right home, and I will wait for it.

Somewhere out there, there has to be someone for Bobby. There just has to be 💔Bobby might be an older gentleman but he i...
06/10/2026

Somewhere out there, there has to be someone for Bobby. There just has to be 💔

Bobby might be an older gentleman but he is dog friendly, great with kids and still has plenty of life left in him.

He doesn’t need a complicated life. He doesn’t need endless exercise or some big adventure. Bobby just needs a calm home where someone is home more often than not. Someone who will appreciate him for exactly who he is and give him the calm, comfortable retirement he deserves.

Surely there is someone out there who fits that. Someone who sees Bobby for exactly who he is and wants to give him the home he deserves.

✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Des*xed
✅️ Lifetime registered
✅️ Up to date with vaccinations
✅️ Up to date with flea, tick & worming

💙 Age: 11 years
🐶 Breed: German Shepherd x Rottweiler
📍 Location: Holsworthy NSW
💰 Adoption fee: 250
📌 Microchip: 900032002720449
🚫 No interstate adoptions

If you think Bobby could be the boy you’ve been looking for, please complete the application form below.
jotform.com/250030457565857

Let’s try this again and find Bobby his home 💛Bobby is an 11 year old German Shepherd x Rottweiler who is in Holsworthy ...
03/10/2026

Let’s try this again and find Bobby his home 💛

Bobby is an 11 year old German Shepherd x Rottweiler who is in Holsworthy NSW. Don’t be fooled by his age though, Bobby clearly missed the memo about being an old boy!

He spent 6 weeks in the pound before coming into care and has now been with us for nearly 3 months.

Bobby is dog friendly and has lived with multiple dogs since being in care. He has not been tested with cats.

Bobby was adopted, but was returned solely because of his size. He is no Great Dane but he is a big boy and is close to 40kg, so his new family needs to be comfortable with his size and willing to look past it.

Bobby needs someone who is home more often than not. Being left alone for long periods is not something he handles well, so this is important.

As much as we'd love to find Bobby his forever home, we're not desperate to get rid of him. He’s safe here and will stay here until the right home comes along. So please, don’t try your luck if you don’t fit what Bobby needs.

Bobby is:
✅️ Dog friendly
✅️ Des*xed
✅️ Lifetime registered
✅️ Up to date with vaccinations
✅️ Up to date with flea, tick & worming

💙 Age: 11 years
🐶 Breed: German Shepherd x Rottweiler
📍 Location: Holsworthy NSW
💰 Adoption fee: 250
📌 Microchip: 900032002720449
🚫 No interstate adoptions

If you're the person Bobby has been waiting for, please complete the application form below. 🐾

jotform.com/250030457565857

Bobby was adopted. He was given a home. A chance. A family. And then he was returned because he was “too big"Yep you rea...
03/10/2026

Bobby was adopted. He was given a home. A chance. A family. And then he was returned because he was “too big"

Yep you read that right 😑

Not aggressive.
Not destructive.
Not unable to settle.
Not unsuitable.
Too big.

Bobby is a German Shepherd x Rottweiler. He is a big dog. That was not exactly a surprise when he was adopted.

He didn’t suddenly grow.
He didn’t suddenly become a different dog.
He was the same big boy who had already spent far too long waiting for someone to call his own.
And now he was back with me.

I genuinely struggle to understand how someone can meet a dog, choose to adopt him and then decide afterwards that his size is a problem.

This is exactly why I say adoption is not shopping. You don't take a dog home to see whether he fits your idea of what you wanted.

So now we start again. Bobby’s forever home is out there, and I’ll find it for him.

Yesterday I met a wonderful person who looked straight past Bobby’s age and looked at the dog in front of them.It was cl...
25/09/2026

Yesterday I met a wonderful person who looked straight past Bobby’s age and looked at the dog in front of them.

It was clear from the minute they met that they weren’t leaving without Bobby.

And just like that after being overlooked for far too long, Bobby has found his home.
He’s 11 years old but that didn’t matter. They saw Bobby for who he is, not a number.

I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for this old boy.

Happy life, Bobby 💛🐾

I've worked with some absolutely amazing people in pounds who will move heaven and earth for the dogs in their care.They...
25/09/2026

I've worked with some absolutely amazing people in pounds who will move heaven and earth for the dogs in their care.

They fight for them. They make calls. They contact rescues. They advertise. They chase every possible option. They do whatever they can to get that dog out and into safety.

Then there's the other side.

Pounds where dogs are left sitting in kennels.
Not advertised.
Not promoted.
Not offered to rescues.
Not given every possible opportunity to get out.

Just left there.
Rotting in a kennel while the clock keeps ticking.

Some dogs can't simply be rehomed straight to a member of the public. They may need rehabilitation, experienced handling, medical care or a very specific placement.

That's where rescue should be an option.

But sometimes dogs sit there because the people in rescues who could be helping don't even know the dog exists.

And what about when a rescue does know?

When a rescue has offered to take the dog, is willing to accept responsibility and has the means to help.

Why is that dog still sitting in a kennel when a rescue is willing to take them?

Whatever the reason, surely this is where politics, personalities and differences need to be put aside.

Because this isn't about the people involved. It's about the dog.

If a dog isn't advertised, isn't given every opportunity to be seen and isn't given a pathway into rescue when appropriate, that dog can sit there completely unseen until their time runs out. And when nobody has stepped up to give them another option, euthanasia becomes their only way out.

24/09/2026

🤎🖤 Meet Ember 🤎🖤

Ember is a beautiful 3-year-old black German Shepherd with a lovely nature and plenty of personality.

She’s a gentle girl who enjoys being around her people and has a quiet sweetness about her. But don't let that calm nature fool you — Ember is also a clever girl who knows how to have a bit of fun.

She has already shown us that she knows a few tricks, which is a pretty good indication that she enjoys learning new things. Who knows what other tricks she’ll pick up along the way!

Ember would love a home where she can settle in, build a special bond with her people and enjoy being part of everyday life. Whether she's showing off something she already knows, enjoying some attention or simply hanging out with her favourite humans, she's a lovely girl to have around.

At 3 years old, she’s past the puppy stage, but still young enough to enjoy discovering new things, picking up a few new tricks and making plenty of memories with her people. 🖤🤎

Nickname: Ember
Impound Date: 7/09/2026
Impound No: 1913
Age: 3 years
Breed: GSD
Colour: Black
Weight: 25kg
S*x: Female
Rehoming No: R251000114
Adoption includes microchipping, lifetime registration, relevant vaccinations, worming and des*xing.

If you think Ember will fit in well in your home, contact the shelter on 0418 530 492 for any enquiries about adoption or to organise a meet and greet.
For more information or to view our available animals for adoption, please visit https://www.petrescue.com.au/groups/11461
Currently located at Camden Animal Care Facility
651 Bringelly Road, Rossmore NSW

21/09/2026

🐾 SO WHAT CAN WE DO TO KEEP ROTTWEILERS OUT OF RESCUE? 🖤💛

Our recent post about why so many Rottweilers end up in rescue started an important conversation.

So let’s talk about prevention.

Keeping Rottweilers in committed, suitable homes isn’t one person’s responsibility. Breeders, owners, trainers and breed clubs can all play a part.

🐾 Research before you buy
Meet adult Rottweilers. Understand their size, strength, temperament and training needs — not just how adorable the puppies are.

🐾 Choose your breeder carefully
Responsible breeding is about more than producing puppies. Health, temperament, suitable homes and ongoing support all matter.

🐾 Start training early — and keep going
Puppy school is only the beginning. A Rottweiler continues developing physically and mentally long after puppyhood.

🐾 Ask for help early
Don’t wait until a behaviour has become a crisis. Sometimes getting the right advice early can completely change the path ahead.

🐾 Give them something to do
Training, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, Scent Work and other activities can give a working breed valuable mental and physical outlets.

🐾 Support owners who are struggling
Judgement doesn’t keep dogs in homes. Education, encouragement and access to experienced help just might.

🐾 Remember the commitment
That little Rottweiler puppy could be part of your family for the next 10+ years.

At the Rottweiler Club of Victoria Inc., we believe one of the best ways we can help our breed is before a Rottweiler ever needs rescue.

Educate. Train. Support. Connect.

Because loving the Rottweiler also means doing everything we can to give them the best chance of a home for life. 🖤💛

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