Adoption information
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About Smoky
Smoky - female
Cattle dog x
DOB: 25/02/2025
Vaccinated: Yes
Desexed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Worm/heartworm/flea treated: Yes
Location: Jimboomba Q
Adoption fee: $795
Hi, I’m Smoky – your best friend in the making!
Named in honour of a true Aussie hero, I’m learning, growing, and looking for a forever family who’ll help me reach my full potential.
I may be little, but my name carries a lot of meaning. I was rescued on ANZAC Day after being abandoned in the bush with my siblings. We were too young to survive on our own, but thanks to some kind campers and Off The Chain K9 Rescue Qld, we were saved just in time.
Because of the day we were rescued, I am named in honour of a true Aussie war hero—Smoky, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier who served in WWII. The original Smoky helped lay communication wires in record time, comforted sick soldiers in hospitals, and even performed tricks to cheer up patients. She’s known as Australia’s first documented therapy dog, and just like her, I hope to bring joy and companionship to someone special too.
Now, I’m living in a warm and loving foster home, getting ready for my next adventure: finding my forever family.
Here's some info about me:
I’m a sweet and clever pup who’s learning all about the good life, and I’m loving every minute of it! I adore a quick cuddle, but I’m also totally happy to chill on the couch by myself after we’ve had some snuggles.
Food is my favourite thing (apart from you, of course!)—I get so excited for breakfast and dinner, and because I’m food-motivated, training has been easy. I’ve already learned to sit and wait for my meals like a good girl. I'm also doing great with toilet training: I sleep through the night for about 7 hours, then head outside first thing for a wee and a poo—no messes here!
I’m still learning the ropes of inside-outside living, but I’m getting the hang of it. I’d really love a home with space to stretch my legs or someone who’ll take me on regular walks. A doggy friend would be the icing on the cake—I think I’d really thrive with a buddy by my side.
My perfect home looks like...
🐾 A comfy couch for solo snoozes (but cuddles are welcome too!)
🐾 A safe, secure backyard where I can sniff, explore, and do zoomies
🐾 A friendly doggy sibling to play with and learn from
🐾 A family who’ll keep up my training with tasty treats and clear guidance
🐾 Walks and adventures to keep my body moving and my brain busy
🐾 Someone home often enough to help me settle into a routine
🐾 A patient, kind heart that understands I’m still learning—and cheers me on every step of the way 💛
If you're looking for a sweet, independent girl with loads of potential and a big heart, I’d love to meet you!
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)
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.
