Adoption information
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About Captain & Aussie
Captain and Aussie came from different walks of life but found friendship in each other.
Captain was one of 17 donkeys who came from a deceased estate. They were all fearful, many of them completely unhandled with terribly overgrown hooves, parasites and poor nutrition. It was a huge financial undertaking with many of the boys needing castrating, hoof care every 6 weeks with vet attendance for sedation (necessary for corrective hoof trims), vaccinations and microchipping to name a few things.
It has been a very long journey with Captain but we feel now, finally, he is ready to spread his wings with a new family.
He has an endearing curiosity of everything around him and where he would once run from people, he now runs to people! He enjoys a brush but can sometimes still be startled by new or scary things.
Aussie was a separate surrender after his donkey companion passed away and he was all alone. Donkeys always need a companion of the same species to truly flourish and we never want to see our sweet Aussie alone again. Although he was much more adjusted to human handling than Captain, it has taken Aussie a long time to stand quietly for the farrier and allow himself to be pat all over.
Both boys have been gelded and now catch you in the paddock - they think humans are pretty alright! They can be easily haltered, led and pat all over and both will stand quietly for the farrier.
They have been around dogs, cows, sheep, goats and camels as well as different machinery such as tractors, ATVs and cars.
New homes for these boys must continue their handling and have an established farrier relationship so that they do not go backwards in their learning. They enjoy human company but their new home will need patience and understanding to help them continue to flourish as they adjust to their new environment.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Captain has some scarring on his right fore and hind leg from a paddock accident. He is completely sound and the scarring doesn’t affect him at all.
Adoption details
Regardless of the breed of animal you are looking to adopt, our adoption process is the same.
The first step of the process involves submitting an adoption application form. The form helps us understand a little bit more about you and your household and is used to figure out whether animal is the right fit for your household and what you are looking for, and also if your household is the right fit for the animal.
After a review process, shortlisted applicants will be contacted by one of our volunteer adoption coordinators usually by phone call or message. This is an informal conversation to discuss any questions we may have about the application and re-confirm any information provided. It is usually at at this point that we will organise a Meet & Greet with you and the animal.
It is a Strong Heart’s adoption policy to arrange a Meet & Greet with the prospective family and the animal before finalising the adoption. The Meet & Greet will allow the opportunity to visit the animal and have a pat and a play with them. The foster carer will tell you a bit about the animal's personality and what they have been like for the time they’ve been in their care. It is a great opportunity to ask the carer about the animals food, sleeping and any other health requirements.
If the Meet & Greet goes well on the day, in most cases you will be able to take the animal home straight away after payment of the adoption fee. All necessary paperwork including vet work history and transfer of ownership information will be sent via email within a few days unless otherwise specified.
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.