Adoption information
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About Joey
Joey is an incredibly sweet and cuddly boy.
He loves playing with his toys and going for walks, but can be reactive to new dogs like lots of chihuahuas! He loves playing with his foster siblings and would enjoy a little friend, but is also quite independent and will take himself off to his own bed rather than cuddling up to them.
He can be a nervous boy around new people, but given a minute or two to warm up and feel safe and he’s incredibly friendly.
He is very smart and knows lots of commands (sit, stay, drop, spin) and loves playing hide and seek.
He finds loud noises scary (washing machine, storms) but loves being picked up for a cuddle when he needs comfort.
He really is a beautiful and well behaved boy who will make a wonderful addition to the right home!
Medical notes
3 year old Joey is desexed, microchipped, up to date with annual vaccinations as well as flea, tick, intestinal worm and heart worm prevention.
Joey came into care as a very anxious boy, and was taking Fluoxetine, but with the change of environment and some dog friends, we were able to slowly wean him off of his meds, and he is doing well. His liver enzymes were also elevated during this time, but we monitored them closely and watched them reduce to normal ranges as he came off the anxiety medication.
He’s had some dental work done and approximately 10 extractions, so we would suggest having a dental check at least every 12 months with your vet.
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.
