Adoption information
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About Athena
Athena - female
Age: 3yrs (DOB 2022)
Breed: Arab x
Desexed: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Heartworm, intestinal worm, flea and tick treated: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with kids: Yes
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Adoption fee: $295
Athena’s journey hasn’t been easy. At just three years old, this beautiful girl found herself surrendered to a council pound after her owner took a job in another region. It was no fault of her own- but her time was nearly up... That’s when Off The Chain stepped in and gave her a second chance. And wow—what a dog she is!
Now safe in foster care, Athena is thriving and showing us what a loyal, affectionate, and steady-hearted companion she can be. She is ready to find her forever home!
Athena is an affectionate, people-focused dog who simply wants to be near you. She’ll follow you around the house, lie at your feet while you work, or chill next to you while you watch TV. She lives with kids and adores their company- she has been described by her foster carer as a very affectionate and gentle member of the family. She’s playful and goofy with toys—ropes and balls are a favourite. She gets along great with other dogs, was gentle when she met the cat, and she loves to sneak into the kids room at night for a snooze!
This girl is house trained and incredibly well-behaved indoors. Fully grown at 31kg, her body won't grow- but we are hoping her confidence will with you. While showing no sign of prior abuse, she does sometimes hide when meeting new people, but she warms up quickly once she knows you're ok! With time, trust and stability, Athena will continue to reveal more of her sweet, intelligent personality. She gets along great with other dogs and travels fine in the car.
Athena would suit someone looking for a family dog who offers both affection and a sense of security. She’s not aggressive, but she’s alert—and will let you know when something’s not quite right. She doesn’t bark unnecessarily, but she does when she hears unfamiliar cars or people near the house. Athena was a bit nervous at the vet but was very compliant and let them do all the assessments they needed to. While she isn't a fan of the lawn mower, she’s calm indoors during yard work and settles quickly. She’s also becoming less fussy with food and is adjusting well to her new routine. Her foster carer is confident that once she fully comes out of her shell, she’ll be an absolute standout family member!
🩷 In Foster Care She Has:
Learned that humans are safe
Shown she’s fantastic with children
Proven herself house trained and respectful indoors
Enjoyed car rides and outings
Displayed protective instincts without being reactive
Been gentle and non-possessive with food
Shown improvement with eating and general confidence each day
🏡 Athena’s Ideal Forever Home:
Someone who is home more often than not
A secure backyard with access to indoor comforts
A family, couple or single person who can involve her in daily life
If you’re looking for a loyal shadow, a gentle protector, and a loving family companion, Athena is your girl. Apply today and come meet the rescue dog who will change your life!
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Before applying, please consider and finalise the following:
- Real estate approval
- Fence requirements
- Outside shelter areas
- Other resident pets fully vaccinated and preferably desexed
- The rescue pet's dietary requirements eg large breed vs medium breed, age
- Enrichment, exercise and training needs of pet you are applying for
- If you have not read our adoption process below in full, please do not apply until you have.
Once you are ready to adopt, please complete the OTC Adoption Application questionnaire below. This is not a contract or agreement of any kind, just an expression of interest in the animal. We will not authorise meets unless this has been completed and only approved applicants may meet the animal. Once you are approved and have submitted all relevant information, we will organise for you to meet the pet. We will not contact you if you do not complete the form in full AND provided the required photos of yard/fencing within 48hrs. Photos may be sent to our facebook page, or email offthechaink9rescue@outlook.com
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OTCadoptionapp
If you apply to adopt but require us to hold the pet more than 3 days before meeting, we will ask you for a non-refundable holding deposit of $100. If you are unwilling to put a deposit on the pet, we will continue to advertise and speak with other potential adopters. This holding deposit will be subtracted from the adoption fee should you adopt the animal on hold for you.
Ready to roll? Then fill out the application form, and we will be in contact to successful applicants asap. Feel free to follow us up via Facebook page inbox. (www.facebook.com/offthechaink9)
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OTCadoptionapp
NEED TRANSPORT?
1. Apply to adopt per the above process.
2. Get quotes and select your desired transporter. We recommend Aeropets, Jetpets, and Dogtainers. Contact us for weights, height etc where needed. We also recommend Pet Waggin pet transport who can assist with road transport.
3. Message or email us to say you have applied and that you will require transport. Tell us which company and a potential departure date from that pet's nearest airport or meet point.
4. If your application is successful, we will lock in a date with you, coordinate any required 'fit to fly' certifications, a food delivery to your home, and appropriate training to make your new pet as comfortable on transport as possible.
5. All adoption contracts, adoption fees, and photo ID must be submitted to us via email before animal boards transport.
We will take into consideration the pet's ability to travel safely and comfortably before agreeing to send them on transport, and expect a high level of care from whatever company is engaged to move the animal.
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.
