Stafford Rescue Victoria

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Stafford Rescue Victoria rescues Stafford Bull Terriers throughout Victoria. We are helped by some dedicated volunteers who give their own time and effort towards ensuring that all staffords get a loving home for life.

If you would like to visit the Stafford Rescue Victoria's website we have many happy ending stories, while you are there please consider making a small donation every $ helps a dog one paw closer to a new home.

www.staffordrescuevictoria.org.au

You will also see some of the lovely dogs we have for adoption.

Adoption details

If you think you can offer me a forever home please go to
http://www.staffordrescuevictoria.org.au/index.php/adoption-forms-6
and fill out the Adoption Request Form. You will receive an email acknowledgement within 3 days. If you do not receive any further contact after this please do not be discouraged. It just means that a suitable application was received before yours. We encourage you to contact Jan at jan.hutton@optusnet.com.au every week to show you are still interested in adopting. As we will already have your form on file it will fast track the process when a suitable dog does become available.
Adopt one of our dogs and we are there for you for the rest of the dog's life. If you find you and the dog are not suited it is a condition of sale that the dog comes back to Stafford Rescue.

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Mishka

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Looking for love

SINGLE DOG HOME. Good with children and cats. Hi my name is Mishka, I’m a beautiful girl with pedigree papers which my new owners will be given a copy of. Sadly I was attacked by another dog in a park, it was such a bad dog attack it was life threatening, so since then I am scared of other dogs which means I need to have an experienced dog owner who will work on my fear issues which is fixable if you will put in the effort. SRV will pay for special training for me to overcome my fears so I’m really hoping that there is someone out there that will love me enough to put in a little effort to help me. I’ve lived with children from baby’s to toddlers and even though I’m very good with them I can accidentally knock them over. Oh and I’ve lived with a cat who was the boss. I know how to sit & stay sitting, I know how to drop and stay, I’m good on the lead but can pull if you let me. I love to sleep in mink blankets, my owner gets them from the op shop for me, I also love my shell pool, I dig in the water and splash it everywhere, it’s so much fun, I also love the hose and will play with it when it’s turned on, I love the staffy ball and bungee rope. There are some notes below on my behavioural assessment but please only apply for me if you’re willing to give me the help I need. Summary of Test –summary of observation and testing • Mishka has a generally calm demeanour but still has a good level of activity for her age • She is sociable with people but does require you to coax her over • Tolerant of touch and restraint • Normal wariness to raised voice and loud sounds • Nil reaction to whistle • Nil resource guarding evident at time of testing • Some basic skills but is not overly responsive when there are competing distractions • Recommend some training to help manage/control her reactivity levels Adoption Criteria • Nil other dogs Adoptability at present: High So if you think you can offer me a good forever home where you’ll be able to give me all the above, and, in return I will give you all the love and loyalty you could ask for! Please go to www.staffordrescuevictoria.org.au where you’ll find the Adoption Application. Please make sure you read all the information on the Adoption page, as well as the links at the bottom.

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Angel

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Looking for love

Hi my name is Angel, sadly I ended up in the pound so not much is known about me. As you can see by my photo’s I’ve been used as a breeding machine :( I’m a really sweet little girl and just love cuddles and walks. I take food gently, I walk well on the lead, I know how to sit,and when I play with toys I will even give them back to you which is rare for a Stafford Smile I can learn a lot more if someone will take me to obedience school. Below are some notes on my behavioural assessment. Summary of Test –summary of observation and testing • Angel is a sociable girl with lots of energy and a high level of activity • Becomes excitable very easily and tends to jump up quite a bit when this happens – has very little spatial awareness • She is tolerant to touch and restraint but is squirmy • Angel knows sit (only just) but does not have any other obedience training • Mid level drives – likes to tug but is respectful and gives the toy up • High frustration levels – difficult to settle and again, is jumpy • Nil resource guarding to food • Nil reaction to environmental stimuli • May be rude and rough in her approach to other dogs Adoption Criteria • Active individuals only • Nil young children due to lots of jumping and high energy levels • Not tested on cats • Obedience, socialisation and impulse control is a must for Angel So if you think you can offer me a good forever home where you’ll be able to give me all the above, and, in return, I’ll give you all the love and loyalty you could ask for! Please go to www.staffordrescuevictoria.org.au where you will find the Adoption Application. Please make sure you read all the information on the Adoption page, as well as the links at the bottom.

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Booga

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Looking for love

Someone home a lot. Single dog home. No cats. Hi my name is Booga. Hope you like photo's, how about the one with my tongue up my nose, I bet you can't do that, oh and that's not why I was named Booga. Sadly family circumstances have changed and I need to find a new home. I’m scared of loud noises, thunder & lightening and heavy rain. I love my cuddles and belly rubs, they are my favourite things, I also love the shell pool filled with water. I would love to be with someone who is home a lot so that if a storm comes they can be there for me. I’m not house trained but will learn really quickly, SRV have a trick called a belly band which you can google, one of those will prevent me from messing inside the home. I'm a very well behaved boy, I know how to sit, Shake hands, stay on the bed & wait for my food. I would benefit from going to obedience school with my new owners, which I hope is really soon. Below are some notes on my behavioural assessment. Summary of Test –summary of observation and testing • Booga is a sociable dog (seeks interaction with humans) but was a little stressed during the assessment therefore some results may vary • Lots of movement, running around with minimal investigation and lots of drinking (perhaps due to elevated stress levels) • High drive levels, especially with toy and can become a little obsessed with toy • Somewhat tolerant to touch, is fine with a simple stroke but becomes a little mouthy when you try and touch feet etc. • Nil resource guarding evident at time of testing • Is a little hard on the hand when taking treats • Nil reaction to sudden environmental stimuli • Has some very basic training – can pull a little on the lead whilst walking • Dog test inconclusive but would recommend caution. Mostly ignores dogs, which does not mean he wants to interact with them. Adoption Criteria • Active individuals only • Not tested with cats • Requires some stimulation and exercise • Single dog household So if you think you can offer me a good forever home where you’ll be able to give me all the above, and, in return, I’ll give you all the love and loyalty you could ask for! Please go to www.staffordrescuevictoria.org.au where you will find the Adoption Application. Please make sure you read all the information on the Adoption page, as well as the links at the bottom.

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