Adoption information
About Fern *$250 Adoption Fee*
Name: Fern
Breed: Whippet mix
Sex: Female
Dog Friendly: Yes - medium/large dogs ONLY
Child Friendly: Yes - 8 years+
Cat Friendly: No
Toilet Trained: Yes
Location: Birkdale, QLD
Fern arrived in care timid and unsure of the world, she has been with her carer for 4 months and in this time she has truly blossomed. She has become confident and relaxed in familiar surroundings. Fern is still timid, reserved and nervous around new people and situations, but is now receptive to greetings and being patted.
Fern has displayed positive interactions when meeting other dogs when on a walk, and will often play bow to show that she is happy. She will also do this with her human as she plays with the ball or zooms around the yard.
Fern has learnt to be the only pet at home, but she is more content when she has another playmate. She is good with male or female dogs but they must be over 15 kg - she is not suitable with small dogs. She absolutely loves to play especially chase as she is a sighthound.
She needs to be fed separately as she came into care with other dogs and was underweight. She is slowly learning that she will be fed equally.
Fern likes to have her human home more than not, and will become anxious during separation times, having another dog will contribute to Fern's well-being. She does require a secure 5-6 ft fence to keep her safe.
Fern is food motivated and loves her treats making basic training a breeze. She is learning to walk on a lead, and is good in the car. She is toilet trained and knows how to use the doggy door.
Fern has a beautiful temperament and a gentle soul - the kind of soul who would be grateful to get a second chance.
Medical notes
Fern 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.
