Padme the Rescuoodle.

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RSPCA NSW’s Illawarra Shelter will be closed to the public from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November while essential driveway works are completed. Adoptions will resume Saturday 22 November. Thank you for your understanding.

Padme is no longer available for adoption.

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Little bit about Padme

Hi there, I’m Padme, a nose-wiggling ray of sunshine who believes every day starts with a sniff and ends with a cuddle. I love the bustle of a busy home and the quiet of a sunlit corner where I can watch shadows drift across the floor. Laughter comes easy to me when I’m with my pack—whether that’s a person I can lean into for a pat or four-legged friends who’ll zoom and then pile up for a cozy nap. I’ve lived with four other dogs, and I learned fast that pals are the best medicine. If you’re ready for friendly greetings, warm companionship, and a heart that’s all in, we might be a perfect match.

Who I am: I’m a moderate-energy soul who loves daily chances to learn and explore. I’m affectionate and social, and I light up when I meet a new friend—human or dog—with a wag and a hopeful nose nudge. I’m happiest when I have a routine that includes time to sniff, to play gently with doggy pals, and to curl up in a sunbeam afterward. I live well both indoors and outdoors, but I do need a yard with secure footings because I have a history of digging. I’m generally well adapted to home life and I thrive with patient guidance. There are no known child-related issues, and I’m eager to please and grow with you.

Suitable home and family: I’ll flourish with a calm, patient family who can meet me at my pace and celebrate small milestones. A dog-friendly home where I can socialise with others, at my own speed, would suit me perfectly. I’ve already shared my life with four dogs and am eager to continue positive introductions with new pals. A secure, well-fenced space will help me burn off energy safely, and a daily rhythm of enrichment—short training moments, sniffing adventures, and quiet cuddles—will help me feel safe, loved, and truly part of the family.

Could you be the one to meet me? If you think we could click, I’d love to meet you and start our story together. Come say hello and let’s see if we belong in the same sunny chapter.

Padme’s ideal home environment

Best with children aged: No known child related issues
Compatibility with other dogs: Friendly with other dogs
Compatibility with other pets: No known issues with other animals
Home needs: Someone working average work hours
Training and behaviour needs: Daily learning needed
Fencing needs: Solid and standard height fencing needed (not able to dig under)
Indoors/Outdoors living preference: Indoors and outdoors access
Energy level of household: Moderate

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Looking for: Adoption
Animal ID: 665075
Age: 9 Months
Sex: Female
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (Smooth) / Mini Foxie / Tenterfield Terrier
Colour: White, Tri Color
Size: Small
Location: Illawarra Shelter
RON: R251000223
Every animal available for adoption has been health-checked, behaviourally evaluated, and is up-to-date with vaccinations and parasite control relevant to their animal type.

Meet Padme

Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (Smooth)
Age: 9 Months

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