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About Matilda
Hi my name is Matilda and I love to love anyone and everything!
I am an American Pocket Bulldog and I am 8 months old
I have to be classed as a American Bulldog on petrescue as they don't have pocket but I can promise you I am not that big - I am about 15 kgs and 36cm tall and won't be as big as a American Bulldog.15kg
I came into care about 2 months ago in pretty bad shape – I had Demodectic mange and was dumped at the pound overnight.
The pound jumped into gear and contacted the rescue and asked if they could help - thankfully they said of course and then my new life really started!
Now before i get into what i have been up to i will clarify about the mange
How does this occur - Demodectic mange is not contagious to other animals or humans. Demodex mites are transmitted to puppies from their mother during the first few days and neither mum or pup having treatment.
Now the rescue made sure i had treatment in fact i started the minute i came into care it was a huge arse tablet i had to take (and of course it was wrapped in roast chicken like heck I’m not saying no to that!) They did these baths on me - oh boy did i smell when they were doing it but they said it was good for my skin.
The other treatment was TLC and lots and lots of it!
Fast forward now just over 2 wonderful months of me being in care and my skin and fur just looks amazing
I now have some cushioning on the toosh! I even now have a swagger when I walk.
They made it so that my skin wasn't red and inflamed and painful to touch now i love love love being cuddled by my humans and cuddle with other dogs.
So as i have recovered my personality has grown I'm a very happy girl who is a bit of a social butterfly and love meeting new people sometimes I do get a little bit extra excited but do calm down quickly.
I love watching tv with you and sleeping next to the bed / on the bed at night to make sure you are safe (don't listen to my mum it has absolutely nothing to do with the bed being soft and comfy and me loving that comfort!
I love going on car rides and my foster mum and dad take us to the beach and i absolute love goofing around with the other dogs that they have. I am good on a lead and enjoying doing for a walk as well anything to do with my family.
My foster mum says i'm the sweetest, she says i have a beautiful nature and anyone who meets her falls in love with her and she returns that love 100,000,000 fold!
I currently have other dogs that i love to play with, sleep with (love to touch) and love to just be with but i would also be okay as an only dog as long as i was very active in their lives.
I have been called my foster mum's little shadow from time to time, something about how i follow her everywhere and likes to know what she is doing.
I am still a pup and learning some of my training, i can excited when meeting people and jump and mouth a little, my foster mum says i cant' do this but sometimes i just forget, continually training will help me.
I looooove food and I’m about 85% there with my sit command but sometimes i am so excited i forget and just want to do a happy dance that my yummy food is coming - oh yeah and i had to say it would be beneficial for me to have a slow feeder apparently my foster mum says something about i can eat quickly!
I love to have access to inside and outside, I also love playing with other dogs and chasing balls and I may be known for not being that great at bringing them back – but oh well I do with it lots of enthusiasm and a bulldog butt wiggle!
I also love being on the couch for my snoozes
I'm toilet trained but have had an accident or two in the house so that is something that i will need help on please.
I have not been around cats and I’m going to be honest that could go either way.
I have had a pretty tough start to life and I’m really looking for my forever home where there is people for cuddles, and beds / couches for snoozing on.
** Please note applications will close Sunday 5th November 2023 at 5.30pm
The adoption application link is https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
* Please note - please only apply if your are read to adopt now
* A meet and greet is required so please ensure you have
- your current dogs vaccinations up-to-date and a copy of the certificate
- your dog can travel to the carers location
- you are available to attend the meet and greet within the next 7 - 10 days
Medical notes
The following vet work has been completed:
* Desexed
* Up-to-date vaccinations
* Microchipped
* Wormed
* Heartwormed
Adoption details
Paw Prints Canine Rescue is a non for profit dog rescue located in Southeast Queensland.
All our dogs leave our care with full vet work (up-to-date vaccinated, microchipped, desexed, heart worm and intestinal wormed and flea treated).
Please note - They will not leave for their new homes until they are 12 weeks of age and have been desexed, micro-chipped and vaccinated up to date.
Please note - we are not a pound or have kennels - all our dogs stay in foster carers homes and therefore dogs are not able to be simply viewed - only approved applicants will meet the dogs.
Please Note: We do not hold any animals so please only apply if you are ready to adopt now
Please note - We don't take calls on adoption enquiries - an application must be completed
We can also be found at https://www.facebook.com/pawprintscanine/
Complete the following adoption enquiry link
https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
Once an adoption enquiry is completed our admin team will assess the application and if successful we will arrange for a meet and greet to be completed. We may also request photos of your yard for consideration of your application. Please note that we will do no more than 3 meet and greets per dog.
Approved applicants will be contacted to arrange a time for a meet & greet via email. You must bring your current dog along to the meeting if you are meeting another dog/puppy, this is to ensure they get along before commencing adoption - proof of your dogs up-to-date vaccination is required before any meet and greet is arranged.
Our adoption fee must be cleared in our bank account before any animal is available for pick up. Please note we bank with ANZ - any other bank may take 48 hours to process the monies.
Paw Prints Canine Rescue has a 10 day trial period – this basically means that if for any reason the adoption does not work out and the dog needs to be returned to us, the adoption fee minus an admin fee (minimum is $100) will be returned to the adoptees via bank transfer within 7 working days.
Please note that if an interstate adoption needs to be returned or regional adoption all transport cost with be paid by the adopter.
Please also note while this can be a very exciting time for everyone, it can also be an overwhelming time for dogs and we ask that you do try and allow your new family member to settle in their new home and adjust
INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS **
Any transport costs are to be paid by the adopting family, however we can assist you in helping with transport to airports etc.
** Please note some of our dogs are not available for interstate adoption
AFTER THE TRIAL PERIOD
After the 10 day trial period is completed Paw Prints Canine will send out all relevant paperwork for your new furbaby via email including the transfer of microchip form.
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.
