Bolt

Looking for a scent work superstar.... Meet Bolt!

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About Bolt

  • Heading, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Male
  • Good with children
  • 1 year and 6 months
  • Can live with other dogs
  • Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre

Personality:

 

In December 2025, Bolt went to MPI to try his paw at being a detector dog. After lots of training and encouragement, it was decided that full-time detector work wasn’t quite his style. He’d be fantastic for scent work trials or fun challenges at home, but Bolt has decided he’d rather sniff out fun than work a 9-to-5 job. He is motivated by food, but toys… oh boy, does he love a game of tug as a reward!

 

Tamariki – Dog savvy kids 5+ as he is still a bit bouncy at times.
Cats – Not yet assessed.

Kūri – Friendly, needs ongoing socialisation.
Stock/poultry – Untested.
Size – Currently 23.5kgs and is fully grown.

 

Ideal home:

 

Bolt would thrive in a home where he gets plenty of mental stimulation and fun scent work challenges. A family or person who enjoys training, games, and adventures would be perfect. He loves toys and tug games as rewards, an active household that can keep him engaged and provide consistent boundaries will help him shine. Bolt would love a home where his curiosity and cleverness are celebrated. He thrives when he has purpose and fun built into his day, so an adventurous, playful home is ideal.

 

Ready to add a sniff-tastic sidekick to your life? Bolt is on the hunt for his forever home!

Ready to meet or adopt?

If Bolt sounds like the perfect fit for your home, we’d love to hear from you. Just contact the Pukekohe team to arrange to meet. To apply, simply email the Pukekohe team with the dog’s name and a completed application form (PDF 855kb)

The adoption fee is $450, which includes:

  • Vet check
  • First vaccination (including Lepto and Kennel Cough)
  • Microchipping
  • De-sexing
  • Registration
  • Bath
  • Flea and worm treatment
  • 1-month free accident cover from Pet-n-Sur

Things you need to know:

  • All members of the family  - including dogs -  are required to come to a meet & greet appointment if selected in the adoption process. This includes out of Aucklanders.
  • A fully fenced section or outside containment will be needed to pass a property inspection.
  • We aim to find the best home for each dog, so adopting a dog is not on a first-in-first-served basis.
  • If you are unsuccessful, we will keep your application on file for 6 months or may suggest another dog that is suited to your application.

Contact by email Phone 098842029

Can’t make it to Pukekohe?

No problem - get in touch with the Pukekohe team and they’ll talk you through your options.

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