03/09/2026
Bosun / Male
Ages: 2.5 years
Breed: Bandog x mastiff
Dog friendly: Yes
Cat friendly: No
Child friendly: Yes, older only because of his size
House trained: Yes
Energy Level: Med
Size: Med/lrg
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🐾 BOSUN ❤️
This gorgeous big boy has been in care since February, and what a journey it has been.
When he first arrived, heartworm positive and scared, he wouldn't come near us for three days! But he made friends with the resident dogs almost immediately, so we figured we'd let the pack show him that this place wasn't so bad.
And once we'd earned that little bit of his trust — BAM! Something shifted.
First came a tentative couch visit. Then a pat… then another. And suddenly our nervous boy had decided that humans were actually pretty bloody wonderful.
These days, this 32kg boy is rarely more than a metre away. Bathroom? Hell yes! Bedtime? Sound asleep on his bed beside you, snoring like a baby rhino. Couch? His favourite place in the world.
Because underneath all that size is a boy who simply wants to be loved.
And once Bosun knows you're his person, his personality comes bursting out. Cheeky, mischievous, affectionate, funny, stubborn in the most adorable way — and incredibly eager to please. Once settled, he's VERY food motivated, which makes training much easier.
So the little things we adore:
❤️ - His entire body wags when he sees you in the morning.
❤️ - The look of pure trust when he climbs onto your lap — yes, he genuinely believes he is a lapdog.
❤️ - The way he deliberately avoids eye contact with the smallest dog in the house to avoid a disagreement. 😂
❤️ - His eagerness to learn and how he comes running every time he hears his name (fair enough, this is mostly because he thinks you have food!).
❤️ - His absolute joy at being included in whatever you're doing.
Bosun is also a fantastic car dog and loves travelling. In fact, he might love cars a little too much — because he will quite determinedly try to follow ANY car leaving the property. 🤦♀️
And this is where we need to be upfront.
Bosun needs a home that understands him.
He's still nervous around unfamiliar people and can be easily startled. We don't know his history, but we suspect it wasn't always a happy one.
He also forms very strong attachments. Separation anxiety is something his forever family will need to be prepared to work on, and secure fencing is absolutely essential. If you leave him behind, he will want to follow you — and this is a BIG boy who is determined to be involved!
Bosun is also a country bumpkin, so the sights and sounds of suburban or city life will be pretty foreign to him. Sirens, dogs barking behind fences, car horns, unfamiliar traffic and all those everyday neighbourhood noises may initially be scary. His new family will need to give him patience, reassurance and gentle exposure while he learns that these things aren't a threat.
We've already seen what this boy can do when someone gives him the time and security he needs.
He's also a big, enthusiastic bloke who sometimes forgets he's not a 7kg puppy, so manners and impulse control are ongoing projects. 😂
With dogs, he's fantastic once properly introduced. He lives with dogs of all sizes, sexes and ages and has become best mates with our Maremma/Wolfhound cross. He's a wrestling-and-chasey kind of guy, and introductions need to be slow and calm because excitement gets the better of him.
❌ No cats or small animals.
Bosun isn't the dog for everyone…..And that's okay.
We're not looking for the perfect dog or the perfect person. We're looking for the perfect match for Bosun.
Someone who understands that this enormous, goofy, loving boy has had to learn that the world can be safe.
Someone who will give him boundaries, patience, secure fencing and a plan for his separation anxiety.
Someone who will let him take the time he needs — and then enjoy watching the most incredible transformation.
And most importantly, someone who’ll share the couch.
Because when Bosun decides you are his person… you are his whole world.
Getting to watch this boy discover that he is safe, loved and wanted has been one of the greatest privileges of fostering him.
He deserves a forever home where he never has to wonder about that again.
And somewhere out there, his people are waiting for him. ❤️🐾
If you have any further questions and would like to meet Bosun, his foster human is available to chat about him. To ensure a reply to enquiries about adoption please tell us a little about yourself and your location. Interstate adoption is available with transportation at adopter's expense. If you are renting your home, please ensure you have approval for a pet before submitting your application.
• Due to being a rescue, Knowledge of breed and size is not always known.
• If a dog listed has any medical issues, we will list them in their BIO.
• ALL dogs/pups will come with all proof of vet work
