Duke

Duke is such a lovable pup! With his soft, thick chocolate fur and big eyes, he just melts your heart! Duke has a very cute feature in his curly little tail, which he was born with and which will stay that way. Just a little quirk to set this boy apart.

Duke will likely be a good medium-large sized dog when fully grown as his breed mix includes Catahoula (Mum) and potentially some Labrador x larger breed dog (Dad). He loves to play with people and toys.

It will be super important for Duke to be socialised with other dogs once fully vaccinated, so that he grows up into a social, friendly adult who is relaxed meeting new dogs. Puppy classes are ideal for this (there are classes for pups who have not yet completed all vaccinations too, generally in vet clinics).

Duke is fostered in a family home so is used to kids and has met a couple of other dogs. He can be quite the bossy little man so will benefit from early obedience training with lots of consistency and most of all socialisation. He is not yet toilet trained but these guys are quick learners!

Before applying for a pup, please remember that adopting a puppy into your home is a big commitment. As they grow, puppies require daily exercise, positive and varied socialisation outside the home (to help them become comfortable and manageable around new people, dogs, animals and situations), training, grooming and playtime. When applying, please ensure all residents in your home are on board, and consider your work hours, holidays, and how busy your personal life is. Puppies will need someone who is home for most of the day with regular input into playtime/training especially in those first six months after adoption.

Please also check with your landlord if renting as we may ask for proof of permission to keep a dog.

If you can offer this beauty of a puppy a loving, stable and active home, please complete our SAFE Bunbury application form as follows:

** From the SAFE website please click on Apply to Adopt.

**If you are applying from the PetRescue or SavourLife websites please click here: https://safe.org.au/find-a-dog/animal/byd2497

MEDICAL NOTES
Adoption fee includes vet check, flea and worm treatment, puppy vaccinations, microchip (including transfer of ownership) and sterilisation at 6 months at a approved vet clinic (see list below).

ADOPTION DETAILS
Adoption Fee: $750

Our adoption process includes a meet-and-greet with you (and any dog already in your household, along with their vaccination card); a property check and a 2 week trial period to ensure your pup is the right fit for your home.

Adoption fee must be deposited electronically into our SAFE Bunbury bank account in full before adoption trial starts. SAFE Bunbury will arrange transfer of ownership on your pet's microchip once the trial period is completed.

To arrange sterilisation at 6 months old, a SAFE approved vet clinic (see below) should be selected:

Blair Street Veterinary Hospital, Bunbury
Busselton Veterinary Hospital, Busselton
Ninth Street Vet Clinic, Harvey
Halls Head Small Animal Clinic, Halls Head
Caryn Vet Hospital, Edgewater
Kingsley Veterinary Hospital, Kingsley
South Metropolitan TAFE Vet Clinic, Bentley (during semester)
Swan Veterinary Hospital, Midvale
Albany Vet Hospital, Albany
Swans Vet Service, Esperance

Please ask us for more information on arranging sterilisation of your pet if you live outside the Bunbury area.