Adoption information
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About Duke
Duke is a 1-year and 10-month-old male German Shepherd mix with a striking creamy tan coat. This young, slender, and fit dog is not just a pretty face; he's a true companion dog who absolutely adores people and bonds quickly with them. Duke is good with other dogs, though he can get a bit overexcited at times, but that's something that can be managed with training.
He is kid-friendly but might be a bit too enthusiastic for very small children, so a home with bigger kids who are less at risk of being knocked over would be ideal. Duke requires secure fencing as he has a history of escaping due to separation anxiety. He would thrive in a home where someone is around often and willing to work on his separation anxiety. Crate training is highly recommended to help him adjust.
Duke is a reasonably high-energy dog, which means he needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. His intelligence and eagerness to please make him a fantastic candidate for training. If you're looking for a loyal, loving, and smart dog to share your life with, Duke is the perfect choice.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
We are not open to walk ins, appointments by booking only. All households members must be present before we can adopt an animal out.
As our goal is to adopt animals out from the shelter into loving homes as fast as possible, multiple bookings may be made for the same animal.
We are not able to hold any animals for any reason.
As such, there is a possibility that the animal you may have found a forever home before your appointment. If this is the case we will inform you by phone call as soon as possible.
Appointment Hours:
Mon: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Tues: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Wed: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Thurs: 12.30pm-5:00pm
Fri: 12.30pm-3:30pm
Sat Open Hours JUNE:
June 1st 9:00am-12:00pm
June 15th 9:00am-12:00pm
June 22nd: 9:00am-12:00pm
June 29th- CLOSED
For serious enquires we are able to accommodate to outside our normal appointment hours. Please call us to arrange a time.
Please give the shelter a call on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au for more information about the animal and our adoption procedures.
Apologies if we do not reply to your enquiry, we are a busy Shelter and get pulled away from the office often.
We appreciate you wanting to adopt! Please do not let this discourage you from adopting in the future!
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.