Roxy
Impound number: WCC-D-09-25-023
About Roxy
Roxy has been in our care since 12 September 2025.
| Gender | female |
| Age | 4 Years (adult) Please note: this is the age at the time this dog was impounded. |
| Breed | Greyhound |
| Colour | Black |
| Cost to adopt | $75 (75% discount) Roxy comes microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered. |
Say hello to Roxy, a confident and affectionate girl who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to ask for it! Since moving into foster care in early October, Roxy has been thriving alongside her buddy Rocky and two other dogs. She’s been wonderful with the kids and enjoys meeting new people—especially if they’re ready to give her attention and pats!
Roxy is a little more assertive than Rocky and will gently let the other dogs know when she needs her space, especially during her deep rest time. She’s not aggressive—just a girl who values her boundaries. 💅🐾
She’s affectionate, social, and not bothered by stairs or new environments. Roxy is the kind of dog who will happily curl up beside you after a walk and soak up all the love you have to give.
What Makes Roxy Special:
💕 Affectionate and people-focused
🧍♀️ Confident and assertive
🐶 Gets along well with other dogs (but values her space!)
🧒 Great with kids
🪜 Not fazed by stairs
🧘♀️ Calm and well-adjusted
Rocky's Ideal Home:
🏡 A loving home with respectful children or adults
🐕 A home with or without other calm dogs
🧍♀️ Someone who understands dog body language and respects her need for space during rest
💫 Rocky & Roxy are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They balance each other beautifully—Rocky brings the softness, Roxy brings the confidence, and together they make the perfect team. If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate, and low-maintenance duo to complete your family, these two are ready to steal your heart (and maybe your bed!). 🛏️🐾💕
To view more photos and videos of this pet, please visit their PetRescue profile here.
Note: Roxy is a paired animal with Rocky. While they can be adopted separately, they'd love an owner who can take both of them.
Apply to adopt Roxy
Roxy came to us as a lost dog. She is now available for adoption, but if you are her owner, you can still contact us to reclaim her.
Use the button below to let us know if you're interested in adopting Roxy and one of our friendly team members will get in touch with you.
Note, all adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm checked, and lifetime registered.
Common questions about adopting a pet
Start by using one of these links to browse our lists of pets available for adoption:
When you find a pet you like, click the button on its profile page to fill in a form and register your interest in adopting. You can also call us on (02) 4227 7111 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm).
We’ll then ask you a few follow-up questions to check that you’re a responsible pet owner and make sure that your chosen pet best meets your needs.
We’ll also invite you to meet your future pet in person to make sure you’re a perfect match, before finalising the adoption.
The only types of pets we offer for adoption are:
The cost to adopt will vary depending on how long the animal has been waiting for a home. Generally costs will be:
- Between $50 - $200 for a cat
- Between $75 - $300 for a dog.
Like all Council fees and charges, these costs will be reviewed each year. Any changes will be publicly exhibited for comment before they are adopted by Council.
Yes you can!
When you let us know you're interested to adopt a cat or adopt a dog, we'll contact you and arrange a meet and greet so you can say hello and decide if they’re the one for you.
Our dogs and cats are boarded at a number of regional kennelling facilities contracted by Council. These are currently located across Wollongong, Gerringong and Nowra. You can't directly visit these facilities, but we'll bring the dog or cat to a location in our area that works for you.
Being a pet owner is a big responsibility.
To adopt a pet from Council:
- You must be over 18 years old
- You don't have to live in the Illawarra, but you will need to be able to transport your pet home.
Before adopting a new pet, consider your lifestyle and living arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns, our team is happy to talk to you about your situation. Please email us or call (02) 4227 7111 to arrange a discussion.
We recognise the serious issue of baiting within the animal rehoming industry. To help prevent this, we have an assessment process in place for potential owners.
Potential owners are vetted to make sure that they’re suitable and committed to animal well-being.
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