Nine To Noon Dog adoption centre focused on finding the right fit
Mar 19, 2026
Carly Triska, manager of the Pukekohe Adoption Centre who runs a walk-through rehoming model, talks about matching dogs to the right owners. She explains the open meet-and-greet system and how staff steer people toward calmer, better-fit dogs. Carly also covers their rehoming numbers, support for adopters, and the centre’s training and socialisation practices.
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Try The Walkthrough To Find The Right Dog
- Do visit the walkthrough centre so you can meet multiple dogs and compare temperaments.
- Carly Triska says seeing different dogs side-by-side often reveals a calmer, better-trained match than the one from a photo or single appointment.
Photos Don't Reveal The Best Fit
- People often adopt based on an appealing post but may later need a different temperament for their home.
- Carly Triska notes staff can redirect applicants to calmer or better-trained dogs that suit family needs, improving long-term matches.
Support And Returns Improve Outcomes
- Rehoming success includes post-adoption support and accepts returns without stigma.
- In one year Pukekohe rehomed 262 dogs and accepted five returns, using training support and open returns to protect animal welfare.