Ronnie - 1 Year Old Cavoodle (Trial)

Hello! My name is Ronnie, and I am a 1-year-old Cavoodle on the lookout for my forever home. While I might seem a bit timid and standoffish at first, I promise that once you get to know me, you'll find I'm a loving and loyal companion. My foster parents describe me as an old soul. But don’t get me wrong—I can get the full-body wiggles and a case of the zoomies when I'm excited! Most of the time, though, I just like to sit back, observe, and take in the world around me.

I’m still young and eager to learn. My toilet training is coming along well; I respond to the code word "potty" most of the time if taken out to the grass at regular intervals. I've had the occasional accident indoors, so a doggy door in my new home will help me continue mastering this skill. In the past four weeks, I've learned to sit on demand and, being quite food motivated, I’ll keep learning new tricks with someone committed to my training. I love sinking my teeth into a long-lasting tasty treat or playing fetch in the backyard.

New experiences can be a bit overwhelming for me, so I need someone patient who can work at my pace and gradually show me the big wide world. I'm not a fan of car trips, my harness or my lead, so my foster mum has been taking me out in a puppy pram to help me adjust and get outdoors.

I can be quite nervous when visitors come over, and I may bark and hide until I know it’s safe to come out. With some reassurance, I'm learning to take it all in stride and will continue to adapt well with ongoing training, time, and patience. It might take me 3 to 6 months to settle into my new home properly, so it needs to be a perfect fit for my needs.

At night, I prefer to sleep in a room with my humans and fur friends. If allowed, I'll happily snuggle into the human bed, but I can also settle in a cosy bed nearby if that's the preferred option.
I'm dog-friendly and need a confident canine companion (up to 18 kg) to show me the ropes. I currently live with a labradoodle and enjoy his company very much. I've also gone to doggy daycare a couple of times and had an absolute blast. While I haven’t met any cats or pocket pets yet, I’m open to the idea—as long as they’re willing to give me a chance.

My foster parents tell me I'm the most handsome guy. Although I have a mild underbite, the vet has given me a full bill of health. My coat is non-shedding, which means I need regular brushing and grooming every 6-8 weeks to stay comfortable and look my best, so please factor this into your budget.

I’d prefer a human who is possibly retired or works from home a few days per week, but I'm okay being left by myself if I have a furry friend to keep me company. I’m not a fan of loud noises or sudden movements, so a calm environment without young children would be best.

In my ideal home, patience and understanding are key. It’ll take some time and effort from your side to truly connect with me, but trust me, it’ll be worth it. Ideally, my adoptive family will be based in the Newcastle area so we can have a few play dates to support my transition.

Summary:
• Ruby-colored male Cavoodle, weighing 11kg
• Needs a quiet home with experienced loving dog owners
• Desexed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated
• Committed to continuing toilet training
• Needs a secure yard and small dog companion
• Suitable for families with children over 10
• Located in the Newcastle area preferred for a gradual adoption
• Not available for interstate adoption

To register your interest in adopting Ronnie you can fill out the adoption questionnaire here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt

PLEASE NOTE: When applying for our dogs and puppies, please ensure to list the name of the dog you wish to adopt. Please do NOT just list the reference number or the microchip number as this will delay your application reaching the correct foster carer.

You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au or www.petrescue.com.au

Ronnie is in foster care in Newcastle, NSW area. They are NOT currently available for interstate adoption. The adoption fee is $1,000.00 and they are desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms and microchipped.

PLEASE NOTE: Dog Rescue Newcastle provides individual listings with specific requirements for each foster dog. If you submit an application or inquiry and DO NOT receive a response within 5 business days, please understand that you have not met the specific requirements for this dog. Please do not be disheartened or discouraged, this simply means you were not a suitable match at this time.

This organisation's adoption policy is moderate. What does this mean?
(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
(2) If the questionnaire is approved we will arrange a property check so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've applied for.
(3) After that we will arrange for you to meet the pet, usually at the foster carer's home, nearby park or your home.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay for and adopt your new family member! The two week trial begins on the day of adoption.

More details of our Adoption Procedure on our website: http//tinyurl.com/adoptproc

For more information or to meet Ronnie, please contact their carer Charlotte on drn.charlo@gmail.com.

We prefer payment by funds transfer and don’t accept cash or personal cheques.