Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Donald
About Donald
All About Me and My Unique Personality:
I like to sunbathe on a dog bed outside, or sleep on the couch. If you let me, I will join you on the bed at night. I have been crated in the past at night time and I could get used to this again. (If I bark or howl in my crate, it's better not to come and comfort me as I usually will not settle down again.) I 'tolerate' a bath and dry quickly with a good towel rub.
My Ideal Home:
I am a bit of the Special Needs Dog due to the fact, I am quite anxious, timid and averse to being approached and patted initially. I do not bark very much. I am a quiet dog but I have developed an attachment to my current foster carer (a female) such that if she goes out, I will howl and try to escape. Therefore I need very secure fencing if you want me to be at home when you return. I need a quiet, calm home with someone who will take the time to let me get to know them and be patient with my little quirks. When I am on the bed, I love a pat and cuddles, though I don't initially seek human contact. I will follow and approach my current foster carer and can be picked up. Currently, I wear a yellow harness and a collar, but a thunder shirt may be better. I hope there is someone out there who is very kind and understanding who will quietly help me overcome my fear and anxiety. After 7-10 days with my current foster, I am beginning to show my fun side and like doing zoomies from the bedroom to the kitchen and back. I hang around my bowl or even move it around to let people know I am hungry. I prefer the soft My Dog or Optimum foods but will eat dry kibble begrudgingly.
What is Known About My Background:
Donald is very young to have his anxiety issues and may have been mistreated early on in his two years of life, or kept as a breeding dog with limited human contact.
How Do I Interact with Kids, Dogs, Cats and Other Pets:
Donald would be better in a home with no children but a companion small dog would probably be suitable. He has been tested with cats but not with other small pets.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Applicants will be required to complete and submit an Adoption form from https://www.hunteranimalrescue.com.au
HAR uses the details in this form to select the most appropriate family for our animals. This form allows us to get to know you, your home, your family, lifestyle and level of experience with pets.
Adoptions are NOT approved on a first come first served basis. The adoption process can be lengthy by the time we process all expressions of interest.
HAR Adoption Process
1- Carer will assess and arrange a meet and greet with suitable applicants.
2- If the meet and greet is successful, a yard/home inspection is conducted.
3- If your yard/home passes inspection, the adoption fee is paid, paperwork completed and a 2 week trial period is arranged.
4- On successful completion of the trial period HAR will submit paperwork to Local Council for processing.
Adoption fee includes:- mandatory de-sexing, microchip, vaccination, vet check, flea and worm treatment.
Please understand that by filling in this form, it by no means guarantees that you will be successful in the adoption process, nor does it obligate you to adopt.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.