She gave birth to seven healthy puppies on August 8 while in care.

“She has been a wonderful little mum, giving them a great start in life,” an AWL spokeswoman said.

“It will still be a little while before she’s weaned the pups and is ready to be de-sexed.

“Then she will need to find a new home and a new start to her life. She’s been in a family with preschool aged children and she loves them doting on her. She is house-trained, gentle  and obedient, but she does have a history of escaping so she will need very secure fencing; Colourbond is preferred, because she can climb wire fencing.

“She mixes well with other dogs but keeps other dogs away from her puppies without attacking, just warning them off. She has also been with a variety of small pets and animals.

“Animal Welfare League Far South Coast Branch also has 14 puppies and 11 dogs in care so please ‘Adopt don’t Shop’. Call Animal Welfare League FSC Branch on 0400 372 609. You can also check the face-book page www.facebook.com/AnimalWelfareLeagueFarSouthCoastBranch

Call the RSPCA Sapphire Coast Branch on 0419 267 799 if you are interested in adopting one of the lovely felines that they have in care.

Have a picture of your pet (and you?) taken with Santa. Santa Paws will be held on Sunday November 11 at the Country K9 Parlour, Cobargo, 9-1.30pm (Please call 6493 6897 for appointment.) and on November 18 at Coastal Grooming, Merimbula, 9-1pm. No bookings necessary.