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About Locky & Scruffy
In the battle of chalk vs cheese there’s rarely a clear winner. So many prize the chalk whilst an abundance savour the cheese.
In this situation, Locky is most definitely the cheese. He loves to walk around with a toy in his mouth exuding disgruntled noises until some unsuspecting by-passer embraces the amusement this act deserves and delivers him the attention he so craves.
Scruffy on the other hand, whose sleek form and demeanour defies his bestowed nomenclature, exhibits a dignified, composed and refined air of importance.
These brothers are miniature poodles, who, incredibly, are nearly 13 years of age. It impossible to know how much time they have left, however, their age most certainly defies both their mental acuity and physicality.
Although Scufffy is a more delicate specimen than Locky, who has been known to pull on the leash to a startling degree, both boys can run like the the wind, are as sharp as a tack and can jump onto the highest set furniture with ease.
Most people cannot fathom their age on meeting and this, no doubt, is in large part due to the high level of care they have received throughout their lives.
Full of character, loyalty and love, these darlings do not acknowledge their age in any way, though they may show some mild symptoms at times.
They have been very loved in their prior home and come to us through no fault of their own.
A fulfilling and enjoyable retirement for these character-filled boys is as incredibly important to us is as it is their prior caretakers.
Locky is a most robust and outgoing fellow who apparently intends to live forever. He is confident and independent though can be a little confrontational on leash with his fellow doggy comrades. Scruffy, who walks in his shadow is a sensitive and slightly more petite entity, though he enjoys good health and basks in the company of his special people.
Together they serve to comprise the most rich and entertaining insta-family. They have so much life yet still in them and are so overflowing with the love they have to bestow that anyone who considers them too temporary to take on has a limited understanding of the rich fabric of life and the fleeting nature of joy.
We are looking for a special home for these brothers. We seek an individual or couple who can treasure the transient nature of existence enough to enrich these boys lives for the time they have left and soak up the goodness they can deliver in return.
We also hope that their new family will exhibit a strong prioritisation of life’s quality over its quantity and be able to make a timely decision with regards to these adorable kids’ retirement into Rainbow Bridge. Though potentially a little way off for these lovely boys, we do not wish for them to suffer in favour of their caretaker’s comfort, and we seek someone who has realistic standards in this regard.
Although older, these boys require a certain level of human vigour or stamina in their future caretaker as Locky is 9kg of pure horsepower on lead and Scruffy often requires carriage to his destination due to his compliance reluctance, particularly in venturing to the external lavatory on a crisp morning.
These lads have adapted well to a house full of fellow canines, though Locky is particular can exhibit a little sharpness with his doggy comrades.
Locky and Scruffy still love to play and get hyper-excited at walkies time. In contrast, however, they do enjoy the closeness of lap-time and gentle affection, as their one-eyed adoration of their person or people is their most prominent feature.
Do you have the the emotional and financial resources to invest in these adorable boys’ retirement to a superior level? Do you have what it takes to understand that your experience of future loss is less important than providing the best possible life for those who deserve it most?
If so, please see the application instructions below.
Medical notes
Locky has a slightly yeasty paw that we’re working on with daily Malaseb baths. He is otherwise healthy.
Scruffy has some mild arthritis which may require future treatment and could benefit from ongoing arthritis injections.
They have high been given dentals, replete with extractions.
Both both are otherwise healthy.
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Adoption details
*WARNING: If you do not follow the application instructions below, your application will be disregarded.*
Please tell us about yourself using the green ‘enquire about this pet’ button below. We do not operate on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Instead, our aim is to find the most suitable forever home for the animals in our care.
Your application should include details about who lives at your home, both humans and animals and what their daily schedules and living arrangements are like. It should include details about your previous dogs and a thorough break down of the house rules you will have for this pet as well as what their typical day will look like.
Please tell us what your dog’s sleeping arrangements will be as well as what you plan to do with your dog if you go away on holidays.
Please provide AS MUCH detail as possible to increase your chances of a successful application.
It may take up to four weeks to process the applications. Please try to be patient. All applicants will receive a response - but it won’t be an immediate one.
If your application seems promising you will be contacted for a telephone interview. Should this be successful you will be invited to a meet and greet and asked to send photos of your property.
Should the meet and greet end favourably, you may pay the adoption fee, sign the paperwork and take the pet on a two week trial during which time you will be asked to provide regular updates.
During this trial period the pet remains the property of Onyx Rescue and adoption will only be finalised following a successful trial.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO APPLICANTS:
We hate to disappoint people. It’s something that really upsets us, but unfortunately it comes with the territory of what we do. So we want to take the time to explain something.
When we take on a dog, we make a commitment both to that dog and the former owners of that dog to find this fur-kid their perfect forever home. Our primary criterion in order to achieve this is whether that home is a good match for that dog. Each dog can have vastly different needs from the next and every home is different.
Sometimes well-intentioned people put their friends in touch with us, sometimes we are approached by friends or even family in relation to a particular dog. However, we have made a promise not to compromise on our commitment and we have to turn them down.
This isn’t a reflection of their dog ownership skills, nor how we feel about them personally. Our decision will always come down to whether we believe that they are a match. Not just any match - the best match.
Sometimes we are lucky to have several interested parties who would be a good match and it can be difficult to choose between them. Our ultimate decision will, however, not be influenced by our relationship with this potential adopter, be it secondary or primary, nor the number of times they have applied and missed out previously, nor whether they applied first, nor the number of times or methods used to contact us about a particular pet, but whether or not they are the BEST match available.
So if you know someone who is interested in any of the dogs at Onyx Rescue, or you are interested in one yourself, please go through the proper channels and send your application through Petrescue. Please do not take offence if you or your friends are not chosen - this only means that there was someone who was a better match. Not a better person, not a better dog owner, but a better match.
We believe there is a home for every dog and a dog for every home, so if you’ve not been chosen previously please do not give up applying - the next one may be your perfect dog.
Thank-you to everyone who supports what we do here - it means the world to us and the beautiful fur-kids seeking homes.
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