Adoption information
Rescue group
PetRescue ID
1090826
Location
Allambee Reserve, VIC
Age
3 years 6 months
Adoption fee
$750.00
Property Identification Code
3BWCW152
Source number
Re133786
Last updated
23 Jan, 2025
Pre-adoption checks
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Desexed
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Interstate adoption (VIC only)
About Hamish
Hamish is a highland x jersey steer and came to us due to having some behavioural concerns in his previous home and when he arrived, we could see why!
Hamish had been incorrectly castrated as a calf and he still had one testicle remaining which meant he was a little more temperamental than expected! He underwent surgery to remove his forgotten jewel and has since blossomed into a calm, happy boy!
Hamish now awaits his forever home with other bovines but his new friends need their own horns too as cows without horns can often be picked on by those with the upper hand!
Hamish is incredibly friendly and loves to come up for a pat, brush or treat and is looking to join someone’s family where he will be given lots of attention and cuddles!
Hamish has never used his horns against us but he often doesn’t know his own size (or width of his head!) and can accidentally bump things.
He is up to date with vaccinations, worming, lice treatment and of course, castrated!
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
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.