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About Arlene
Arlene – how does one describe Arlene?
Arlene is a 6 year and 2 month old Shih Tzu.
Arlene came into care after retiring as a breeding girl and from the minute she has come into care she has made everyone who meets her smile or shake their head at her antics!
Arlene’s zest for life is one of pure beauty and happiness and love!
Arlene is full of life, love, sass and happiness!
She has a large as life personality and can be cheeky but also so loving.
Arlene is charming, affectionate, and a playful companion who loves adults, kids, and other dogs!
Arlene is currently with different dogs of different personalities, age, size and energy level and has absolutely no issues with any of them!
Arlene has a love for life that just makes you smile – whether it be with her cheeky ½ toothless mouth or the tail wagging or the stomping of her feet as she goes off to tell something off – she makes her foster mum laugh.
Arlene loves to groom other dogs and also loves to try and groom her foster mum some nights at nighttime – her foster mum has decided it as something like rough love and sandpaper on the arm. Arlene had a sleepover for a few nights at another carers home but no human grooming was done!
Arlene loves to groom other dogs – we think the grooming is her love language to say I love you so much – not stay still while I groom you!
Arlene does loves to have a small play with another small breed dog (her preferred play friends are a Shih Tzu or a miniature poodle) who will wrestle a bit with her and play a bit of chase on the bed.
Arlene has not been tested on cats – but she would probably happily groom them as well.
Arlene is good with kids and just loves to smile, tail wag and love everyone
Arlene weighs 7.4kgs
Arlene loves to spend time inside and outside (at her choosing) she knows how to use the doggy door and will happily walk to the beat of the music playing in her head on whether she is inside or outside – she loves both but is not a dog that should be left outside for hours a day.
Arlene will happily sleep away some of the day on the couch, human bed or a dog bed.
Arlene loves going out and about with her humans (she does have some lead sense but the rest is simply her walking to her own beat!) Arlene would love to be that family member who goes in the car with her humans, coffee shops and just fun places where she is part of the hussle and bussle of life.
Arlene does have selective hearing and will give you a sassy little grin or completely ignore you if she thinks that works best for you - all it does it bring another smile to your face as she is so happy.
Arlene is toilet trained.
Arlene would absolutely love a home where someone is home often to give her attention and love (of course she is, she's a small white fluffy - when you have ever seen them say noooooo go to work and I will run the house for 8+ hours????
Arlene would love someone who works from home or doesn’t need to work and can take her on adventures or who will be outside doing some gardening so she can supervise help or just generally be a part of having a blast.
Arlene does have a coat that requires grooming so please remember that is a life time commitment
Arlene would love to be part of a home who wants a loyal companion, a buddy who will laugh at her antics and her zest for life!
Until you meet Arlene you will not truly know the truly amazing girl she is - apply now and be prepared to have this awesome girl as part of your life!
* Please note applications will close Thursday 27th February 2025 at 5.30pm
The adoption application link is https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
* Please note - please only apply if you are read to adopt now
* A meet and greet is required so please ensure you have
- Your current dogs vaccinations up-to-date and have a copy of the certificate to send thru (please contact your vet ASAP if you don't have a copy)
- Your dog can travel to the carers location
- You are available to attend the meet and greet within the next 7 - 10 days
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
The following vet work has been completed:
* Desexed
* Up-to-date vaccinations
* Microchipped
* Wormed
* Heartwormed
Adoption details
Paw Prints Canine Rescue is a non for profit dog rescue located in Southeast Queensland.
All our dogs leave our care with full vet work (up-to-date vaccinated, microchipped, desexed, heart worm and intestinal wormed and flea treated).
Please note - They will not leave for their new homes until they are 12 weeks of age and have been desexed, micro-chipped and vaccinated up to date.
Please note - we are not a pound or have kennels - all our dogs stay in foster carers homes and therefore dogs are not able to be simply viewed - only approved applicants will meet the dogs.
Please Note: We do not hold any animals so please only apply if you are ready to adopt now
Please note - We don't take calls on adoption enquiries - an application must be completed
We can also be found at https://www.facebook.com/pawprintscanine/
Complete the following adoption enquiry link
https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
Once an adoption enquiry is completed our admin team will assess the application and if successful we will arrange for a meet and greet to be completed. We may also request photos of your yard for consideration of your application. Please note that we will do no more than 3 meet and greets per dog.
Approved applicants will be contacted to arrange a time for a meet & greet via email. You must bring your current dog along to the meeting if you are meeting another dog/puppy, this is to ensure they get along before commencing adoption - proof of your dogs up-to-date vaccination is required before any meet and greet is arranged.
Our adoption fee must be cleared in our bank account before any animal is available for pick up. Please note we bank with ANZ - any other bank may take 48 hours to process the monies.
Paw Prints Canine Rescue has a 10 day trial period – this basically means that if for any reason the adoption does not work out and the dog needs to be returned to us, the adoption fee minus an admin fee (minimum is $250) will be returned to the adoptees via bank transfer within 7 working days.
Please note that if an interstate adoption needs to be returned or regional adoption all transport cost with be paid by the adopter.
Please also note while this can be a very exciting time for everyone, it can also be an overwhelming time for dogs and we ask that you do try and allow your new family member to settle in their new home and adjust
INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS **
Any transport costs are to be paid by the adopting family, however we can assist you in helping with transport to airports etc.
** Please note some of our dogs are not available for interstate adoption - each bio will state if available for adoption - please check before applying.
AFTER THE TRIAL PERIOD
After the 10 day trial period is completed Paw Prints Canine will send out all relevant paperwork for your new furbaby via email including the transfer of microchip form.
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.
