Adoption information
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About Carmella
Name: Carmella
Breed: Jack Russell mix
Sex: Female
Dog Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Toilet Trained: In training
Location: Kallangur, QLD
My name is Carmella and I'm the sweetest, most loveable little girl you could ever hope to meet!
I will greet you in the morning with a wiggly tail and love to follow you around to see what you are up to. I have a beautiful nature and love pats and belly rubs. While I'm curious and love to be involved in things, I'm also happy to curl up beside you and just "hang out". Or to snuggle up in my bed with a toy and a blanket for some lone time.
While I am an absolute delight, I really need a family that understands that I will need time and patience to settle in.
I didn't have an easy start to life, so I can be a little uncertain to begin with in new situations.
I was one of 22 dogs who were abandoned on a large property prior to Cyclone Alfred. I slept rough and had my pack around. So everything about suburbia is new to me!
I will likely be timid and/or bark when I first meet you...My foster Mum thinks I'm afraid that a newcomer may be a threat to my comfy new life! The funny thing is, my tail will still be wagging at a million miles an hour, as i really do love people, I just need patience and understanding. I just don't know if you are safe when I first meet you. I do warm up quickly, and if you stick around a little you will soon see my happy, sweet and loving nature.
I am learning to play with toys. I especially love puzzle feeders, and am a very clever girl who works them out quickly.
I would highly benefit from having a family where someone is home more often than not, as I really love company and can get anxious if left alone.
I came from a big family of small dogs, so I think it's fair to say I would likely enjoy the company of other small dogs. However I will need to be given time to get comfortable with new dogs, as I've never spent time with dogs outside my pack. There is plenty of good information available on how to introduce a rescue dog to your existing family member. I would love if you could read a little about that if you would like to introduce me to your furry friend, so we can have a good start with establishing a lifelong friendship.
I've been happy being on my own with my humans too, so it isn't necessary that you have another dog if you would like to have me be your girl.
I have brought a lot of joy to my foster family already, and can't wait to bring that joy to my furever family.
I've met people of all ages from young children to older adults and seem to enjoy company of all ages.
I am working on my toilet training. If I have free access to outside I always choose to toilet outside. But if I am locked inside without access to the outside - I may not be able to hold it in just yet.
I am also working on learning to walk on a lead and to sit. I am food motivated, so that should help with my ongoing training.
I will need secure fencing at the bottom to keep me safe, while I have never attempted to escape it’s just that I have had my family with me. I want to be safe in my forever home.
I challenge you to not fall in love with me when you meet me. Hoping to find my furever family soon, so I can settle in and share the love.
Medical notes
Carmella has had the following vetwork completed:
~ Desexed
~ Vaccinated
~ Microchipped
~ All-Wormed
~ Flea Treated
~ Heartworm Tested & Treated
Adoption details
** PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT HOLD ANY DOGS SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT NOW. **
It is important that your home meets the criteria below:
* Dogs must sleep inside at night, not only do we like our dogs to be included in the family, this ensures they are kept safe from toads, snakes as well as the weather etc.
* If renting, your landlord or Body Corporate MUST approve prior to filling out this application (If this is not done we may need to move to the next application).
* Your home must have secure fencing.
* All dogs & cats in the home must be desexed and fully vaccinated.
* Children must be supervised at all times with the new pet.
* Puppy school/obedience training is a must if adopting a dog under 12 months of age.
If you are not willing to meet the criteria above, your application may be rejected.
~ ADOPTION PROCESS ~
1. Please take the time to read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly.
2. An Adoption application MUST be filled out prior to the meet and greet with the animal.
3. If successful, our adoptions co-ordinator will be in touch within 24-48 hours, if you have not received a response in this time, please check your junk folder.
4. The foster carer will then call you within 24-48 hours to set up a meet & greet, this is also the perfect time to ask any detailed information about the dog and if they are going to be a good match for you and your family.
5. The ‘Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. All potential adopters are given 5 DAYS to meet the dog. If the adopter has not met the dog in this period, then we will assume you are no longer interested. If you have a current dog and the dog you are enquiring about is over 4 months of age they must meet to ensure compatibility. Your pet must be fully vaccinated to be able to meet with our dogs in care. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend.
6. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more than 5 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 3 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
7. The adopter has 24 hours to email admin@luckypaws.com.au to advise if they wish to proceed with the adoption or not. We rely on our foster carers for feedback on how the meet & greet went so each carer will advise us after the meet & greet.
8. Once you email our Adoptions Co-ordinator, we will then email you the adoption paperwork to finalise, this needs to be completed within 3 days depending if the dog is a puppy or adult. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER. The dog can only be officially adopted and taken home once the paperwork and adoption fee has been received, we will notify the foster carer and adopter when the dog is ready to go to their new home. The adopter has 4 days to collect the dog after the payment has been received.
9. A 10-day trial period commences once the animal has been collected from the foster carer. During the trial period, should the dog become ill, you must notify Lucky Paws via email at admin@luckypaws.com.au immediately. If the dog requires a vet visit Lucky Paws will ONLY cover vet treatment which has been authorised by a Lucky Paws admin at our partnered vet clinics. We will NOT reimburse you if you choose to go to your own vet or haven’t got approval.
10. The Adoption is finalised after 14 - 28 days and paperwork is sent via email after this period. Please note this can take up to 4 weeks pending on the microchip paperwork. If you need vaccination certificates for puppy school in the meantime, please email us.
Sorry we can’t take calls, as our rescue is run entirely by volunteers, but we endeavour to respond to your email within 24 - 48 hours. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
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.
