Adoption information
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About Murphy
1) Generally
- Good with Other Friendly Familiar Dogs
- Not Good With Cats
- Kids - teenagers or older.
- Toilet Trained
- Size 22 kgs
2) Likes, Dislikes, Fears, Endearments and Quirks
Affectionate, playful, loyal, fun and generally well behaved.
Murphy is a friendly, loving dog at home. He is ok with other friendly familiar dogs but takes time to warm to new friends socially.
Murphy loves playing games, exercise, some 'me time' in the sun, cuddles, treats and responds well to training. He adores his human family but is not needy.
He dislikes storms, wind and doesn't like sharing food or toys.
Murphy sometimes visits a family farm where he is well suited and very happy - he follows the motor bikes, joins in any farm activities, dozes in the sunny paddocks and runs around by himself - see photos and movies.
3) Ideal Owner
Active singles or couples, perhaps with older kids, looking for a low maintenance, loyal companion.
A rural setting without other pets would be ideal.
Murphy rarely wanders off even if given the opportunity. He loves his home.
Murphy prefers company but can cope alone.
While he is good with kids we recommend homes where any kids are at least teenagers (as he doesn't like sharing food or toys) and only if gentle and calm around dogs. No dog deserves to be rough housed or exposed to a loud, chaotic environment.
He will not suit suburban homes - only rural settings.
As Murphy is people orientated he needs to be part of family activities.
He will not suit homes with residents that are:
- very young, frail, elderly,
- renters,
- novice dog owners or
- time poor.
4) Tolerance to Being Alone During the Day
Murphy is generally quiet but will alert to something strange. He is not currently a nuisance barker.
Murphy will suit any of the following:
- someone home more often than not.
- someone that works from home.
- part time workers.
- empty nesters.
- active retirees.
- rural with no other dogs.
5) Exercise Requirements
- Medium - playful and moderately active.
- Loves ball and frisbee games in the back yard.
- Also makes a good jogging buddy.
6) When ON a lead ...
Like most dogs he is ok unless distracted.
7) When OFF a lead ...
Murphy's recall is usually good however, he is not allowed off the lead in the vicinity of other dogs as a precaution.
8) Type of Yard Required
- Medium to large interesting and secure.
- Does not need fencing as never wanders off once familiar with the property.
- Ok with shoulder height fencing.
Located Chatswood, Sydney NSW 2067. Applicants within driving distance. If interested please complete this form https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
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Adoption details
ADOPTION PROCESS (simple and easy)
1. Read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly - for you to self screen
2. The Expression of Interest (EOI) form MUST be completed prior to a meet and greet.
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
3. Speak to the carer/owner directly for more detailed info to determine if there are any 'deal breakers' - designed to save time and avoid falsely raising hopes.
4. 'Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. If you have a current dog it must meet too. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend. Both parties may wish to report their thoughts to each other but MUST update Dog Adoption directly too.
5. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more then 2 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 2 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
6. Normally, both parties have a think about the meeting, and if they wish to proceed, the adoption is completed after the adoption agreement, payment and screening is finalised.
7. A 2 week cooling off period commences once the dog arrives.
Learn more about Cooling Off Periods V Risky Trials
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/can-my-dogs-new-owner-have-a-trial-period-before-deciding-to-adopt.html
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This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.