Petunia

Introducing the gorgeous and lovely Petunia!

Petunia is a 6 year and 4 month old Toy Poodle

Petunia is an ex-breeding girl who has now retired and since coming into care has blossomed into a lovely girl.

Since coming into care Petunia has been experiencing a lot of firsts and just makes us so proud each day.

The rescue has ensured that Petunia's days of breeding are no longer and they have desexed as well as Petunia will be having dental (extractions and a clean) in the next few weeks so will need to come back to our vet for a day for this to be completed.

As Petunia didn’t have a lot of human socialization until she came into care (and then got it in spades) she is wary of meeting new people – so anyone who meets her MUST give her the time to adjust and come up to them on her timeframe.

Petunia is looking for a quiet home with either older teenage kids or adults only simply as she can sometimes still be shy. She is also looking for a home where there is someone home more often than not – either shift work, part time, work home, not needing to work, retired etc.

Petunia weighs 4.2kgs

Petunia is currently living with two other medium to large size dogs and she is okay with them, she is much more used to and comfy with smaller dogs, and would love a home life where she gets attention and not squished if getting cuddles from other dogs.

Petunia would benefit from having another small breed dog at the home for when you go out – she does not have separation anxiety but does like to be with company.

Petunia has started to show some interest in playing fetch but does prefer a tiny tennis ball as the standard size are a bit big for her dainty mouth.

Since coming into care Petunia has discovered that sometimes her humans have really yummy dinner and she will never pass up the opportunity for cooked meat that you want to share.

Petunia is now looking for her forever home where she can enjoy playing with another dog and being very much a part of the household and family.

Petunia is still learning noises outside of the home and learning lead training but loves to go for a small walk

Petunia’s ideal home would be where she can be inside as much as her little heart wants and have access outside for lady business and some play and sunbaking. Petunia would not cope being a dog who was expected to spend hours outside
Petunia does like to sleep with one of her humans (and she will bond tightly to one more then another)

Once Petunia is confident and comfortable with you she will love a good cuddle on the couch while you’re watching tv or cooking she will be an awesome couch warmer for you.

Petunia is toilet trained but may have an accident or two when going to a new house – she will just need a few days to settle and shown the outside to do her business.

Petunia is learning to use stairs but if you watch her she will head back down to the bottom of the stairs – ignore her and she will have no issues using them.

Petunia is also living with a cat with no issues and birds in a cage.

Petunia does have a coat that requires regular grooming so please make sure that you do remember that it’s a life time of grooming.

Petunia is looking for a home where she will be allowed the time to settle and her humans will continue to help her confidence grow and be cherished like she should be – are you that home?

* Please note applications will close Friday 24th November 2023 at 5.30pm

The adoption application link is https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1

* Please note - please only apply if you 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