4 April 2025

RSPCA Illawarra’s Pets of the Week: Meet Suzie and Ernie!

| Zoe Cartwright
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Eight-year-old Suzie is still just a baby - could she cuddle up with you?

Eight-year-old Suzie is still just a baby – could she cuddle up with you? Photo: Illawarra RSPCA.

Meet our loveable Pets of the Week looking for their forever homes while at the RSPCA Illawarra Shelter.

Dog of the week: Suzie

Meet Suzie!

Suzie is a chihuahua-pug mix with a heart full of love.

This eight-year-old girl may be small, but she’s willing and able to fill her new forever home with cuddles and joy.

Suzie hopes to find a caring family to provide her with stability and love.

She is looking for a calm home that she can explore at her own pace.

Suzie would be delighted to be the only furry friend in the home, so if you’re looking for a loyal companion who will shower you with love and keep you company without sharing the spotlight, Suzie could be the perfect match.

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As a dog who enjoys exploring and lounging in a predictable, peaceful environment, Suzie would do best in a household with older or no children – she prefers to be the only baby in the house.

Whether you’re looking for a sweet lap companion or a playful partner for your daily routine, Suzie is ready to offer unconditional love and create many special memories with you.

Suzie is awaiting adoption with an RSPCA NSW foster carer. If you’d like to begin your adoption journey, please submit an expression of interest today.

Ernie's daily schedule: Eat breakfast, attack ping-pong balls, snooze on your side of the bed. If your schedules would mesh, have your people call his people.

Ernie’s daily schedule: Eat breakfast, attack ping-pong balls, snooze on your side of the bed. If your schedules would mesh, have your people call his people. Photo: Illawarra RSPCA.

Cat of the week: Ernie

Meet Ernie!

A charming and playful young cat, at 10 months old Ernie is on the lookout for his forever home.

With an appetite for adventure and relaxation, Ernie loves to spend his days playing with toys and lounging around.

He’s especially fond of ping pong balls and feathery stringed toys – there’s never a dull moment when Ernie is around!

When it’s time to wind down, this affectionate little guy is all about the cuddles.

He’ll happily curl up next to you for some quality snuggle time, but be warned, he might just claim your side of the bed as his own!

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Ernie is still discovering all the cozy nooks and crannies of his environment, and he’ll love exploring every corner of his new home.

All Ernie wants is love, toys, and a bed to call his own.

If you think this playful and cuddly boy could be your new forever friend, visit Ernie in-person at the Illawarra Shelter.

Ernie is eagerly waiting for his forever family, and he can’t wait to meet you!

Visit the RSPCA at 54 Industrial Rd, Unanderra, and add a new companion to your life – you won’t regret it! Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 3:30 pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays. Call 4271 3410.

Previous RSPCA Illawarra Pets of the Week, Olaf and Checkers, are still on the lookout for their forever homes.

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