Find Your Perfect Puppy at Spirit of the Forest

Spirit of the Forest is devoted to raising healthy, well-adjusted puppies suited for family life, therapy, emotional support, and service roles. Our program is built on careful selection for health and exceptional temperaments, ensuring each puppy has the foundation to thrive.

This initiative pays tribute to its founder and figurehead, Catori, our cherished Shepsky whose name means “Spirit.” Though not part of our breeding program, Catori remains the heart of our sanctuary — the reason our family first fell in love with the Shepsky breed. Her legacy continues as the guiding spirit behind every pup we raise.

At Spirit of the Forest, our family-operated program breeds wolf-like puppies with exceptional health, sound temperaments, and emotional intelligence. Some are specially placed through our Purple SOULS Program, offering comfort, support, and soulful connection to families with additional needs.

🐾 Ethical Commitment — Lifetime Return Promise

As an RPBA-registered ethical breeder, we offer a Lifetime Return Policy:  
If at any point you’re unable to care for your puppy, we will gladly welcome them back — no matter their age or circumstance. Every dog bred under our care will always have a safe place to return to.

📣 Puppy Announcements

Upcoming litters and puppy availability will be announced on our Instagram and Facebook pages. Follow us to stay connected with our journey and meet the newest members of the forest family.

We take the health of our puppies seriously and offer a comprehensive health guarantee for every puppy we sell. Our puppies are up-to-date on vaccinations and come with a clean bill of health from our veterinarian. We're confident in the quality of our puppies and stand behind them 100%.

Birth – 6 weeks

Puppies under strict observation for health, growth, and development.

No deposits or reservations accepted at this stage.

Early socialisation begins (gentle handling, sounds, smells).



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7 – 8 weeks

Temperament testing & health evaluations (best window).

Vet visit #1:

First vaccination (C3/C4 depending on vet protocol)

Microchipping (legal requirement in Australia before sale/rehoming)

Health check #1




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8 – 9 weeks

Puppies are matched with families.

Families place a non-refundable $600 holding fee once matched.


Families may begin weekly/fortnightly payment plans after the holding fee is paid.  Payments continue until balance is cleared.
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9 – 10 weeks

Vet visit #2:

Second vaccination booster

Health check #2

Holding Fee

$600 holding fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Paid once a puppy is matched, not before.

Payment Plans

Full balance must be paid 2 days before collection/travel.

Change of Mind / Cancellations

If a family cancels after committing:

The $600 holding fee is forfeited.

As an ethical, RPBA-registered breeder, we are deeply committed to the lifelong wellbeing of every puppy we raise. If at any point you are unable to continue caring for your dog — whether due to life changes, unforeseen circumstances, or any reason at all — we will gladly welcome them back into our care.

We do not judge. We do not shame. We simply honor the promise we made to these animals: to protect them, always.

This policy reflects our sanctuary values and ensures that no dog bred under our care ever faces abandonment, neglect, or uncertainty.