Adoption information
About Bellah *$150 Adoption Fee*
Name: Bellah
Breed: German Shepherd X Kelpie
Sex: Female
Dog Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: Yes - 8 years+
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Toilet trained: Yes
Location: Gatton, QLD
*PLEASE READ BIO - MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 OTHER DOG IN HOME*
Bella is a beautiful, energetic young girl who absolutely loves to run, wrestle, and play! Whether it’s a game of chasy with her doggy mates or sprinting joyfully down the back paddock, Bella lights up when she's out in the open. With the biggest smile on her face, she’ll dart back and forth, soaking up every moment. She’s also toilet trained and is starting to enjoy toys – a big step in her journey of learning how to just be a dog.
Bella gets along well with dogs of all sizes and finds great comfort in their company – they’re her safety net and playmates all in one. She’s also good with kids who are gentle and calm, but she’s not a fan of chickens and would do best in a chook-free home.
When Bella first came into care, life was overwhelming. She had very little human interaction in her early life, and every approach or loud sound would send her into a panic. Her whole body would tremble in fear, and she’d try to hide – behind another dog, under furniture, or in a corner. But with time, patience, and the support of her foster family and furry friends, Bella has slowly begun to heal.
These days, she’s starting to realise that not all humans are scary. She will cautiously approach her foster mum, gently sniffing and licking her hands – but only when Bella initiates it. She’s learning to trust, one step at a time.
Inside the home, Bella has made herself a cozy spot on the couch – her safe haven. She’s also learned the routine and will sit at the door and “sook” softly to be let in, showing how far she’s come. She can still be a little barky when unsure of her surroundings, but that’s just her way of saying, “I’m still learning.”
Bella would thrive in a calm, loving home that already has another confident and energetic dog to help her continue building trust and social skills. Most importantly, she needs a family that understands her past, and is patient, kind, and willing to give her the time and space she needs to feel safe and loved.
Medical notes
Bellah 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.
