Adoption information
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About Ellie
Meet Ellie the Chug (Chihuahua x Pug cross). She is heaps of character wrapped in a silky, soft 8-kilo package. If her white toe tips, black curly tail, big brown eyes, or tongue-out grin don't convince you she's the cutest Chug in Queensland (and maybe all of Australia), her adorable underbite surely will.
Ellie is the perfect blend of adventure seeker and couch potato. While she loves snuggling up indoors with her favorite human, she's recently discovered the joy of walks on a lead. Each stroll is an adventure for her, as she happily sniffs her way through the world, eager to explore.
She is a quick learner and will sit like a good girl by the door to be taken out or to wait to be fed. She is also comfortable in the car and keen to venture out and see new places.
She isn't always the best at first impressions, as she can be a bit standoffish or defensive when meeting strangers, but she is the type of dog who strongly and quickly bonds to 'her person' and loves nothing more than being their loyal shadow. She would be happy to never leave your side but can also be content to laze around while you're away from home, ecstatically greeting you at the door when you return!
When she loves, she loves hard, but she can be skeptical of men and young kids. She is a 'girl's girl' through and through so her perfect owner is likely to be a woman who she can shower with cuddles. She , a couple provided the male is very patient and dedicated to taking the time needed to earn her trust and help her get over her apprehensions.
Ellie is always happy to meet a new dog or two out on a walk. She has lived successfully with a small dog. She is untested with cats, however.
She is fit for house or apartment living but is something of a 'guard chug.'
While seemingly immune to the sounds of construction, dogs barking in the distance, and road noise, she will surely alert you to anyone who walks past with her little gruff, 'chuff' and likely a proper bark, settling back down for a snooze as soon as the 'intruders' have moved along.
If you think you could give Ellie the Princess the forever throne she knows she deserves, she will surely thank you with her steadfast companionship!
Medical notes
Medical notes for Ellie the Chug
18 month old Ellie has been desexed and microchipped. She is up-to-date with vaccinations, as well as flea, tick, intestinal worm and heart worm prevention.
Ellie has been fully checked by our vet and had a dental scale and polish. She has some minor patella luxation in both knees, but it does not bother her at all when out walking and in her daily activities so she doesn’t need surgery at this stage. Please note that they may worsen with age, and it would be a good idea to get her started on some joint support supplements.
Adoption details
Chihuahua Rescue QLD Inc. is not a first to apply rescue group.We re-home our dogs based on the best possible family we can find them.
The first step to adopting a dog from us is to fill out an expression of interest form.
We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible about your family and your home as this helps us make sure we match you with the most suitable dog.
This form can be found at the following address: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Kczrs885x4lq3N9u4mQhca
Due to the large volume of inquiries we are unable to respond to all applications. If you are considered suitable for the dog you have applied for you will be contacted witihin one week of applying.
Please note: we do not organise any meet and greet without a completed expression of interest form.
Our adoption process involves:
1) Completing online application form - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2) Arranging a meet and greet with the dogs foster carer, after which we ask you to take 24 hours to make a decision about whether you want to adopt this dog
3) A brief home visit and yard check from one of our volunteers
4) Adoption trial spanning four weeks.
We ask that you pay the dogs adoption fee at the beginning of the adoption trial, however this will be refunded if for any reason the dog is not working out in your home within the four week period. We offer a four week adoption trial to make sure that you have plenty of time for your new dog to settle into your home and so we can offer you full support during this period and beyond.
We offer a free health check with our vets at Browns Plains, Jindalee or Kedron vet clinic after you’ve adopted your dog and every dog in our care is up to date with all vet work.
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.
