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About Pumba
Introducing Pumba, a playful and plucky small dog whohas the potential to make wonderful companion pet. He absolutely loves people and other dogs and, although he looks quite serious in his photos, Pumba is a happy little chap and his tail is constantly wagging.
Pumba is a Dachshund/Jack Russell cross. Although he has recognisable physical features and loyalty of a Dachshund, he has the agility and alertness of a JR. Pumba is a small dog but he is not tiny; he weighs approximately 8 kilograms and is fully grown. However, he may put on a bit more weight as he was somewhat underweight when he came into care. Mr P is a striking-looking dog: he has a lovely shiny black coat and tan paws, symmetrical tan circles around his eyes and a white streak down his chest.
Before coming into care, Pumba had a very restricted life, but he has shown great resilience in adapting to new experiences: he has learnt to walk on a lead (but is working on not being reactive to unfamiliar dogs); he visited a dog park and interacted positively with people and other dogs; he is in care with other dogs (male and female) and initiates play but he can get overexcited at times.
Although he has progressed a great deal while in care, Pumba MUST have an adopter who is familiar with the breed and is willing to continue with his training - the result will be a wonderful family pet as he loves his people and being close to them. Training will be easy as he is very food motivated. He would also do particularly well as a playmate for a dog of similar or medium size. Pumba loves exploring the garden and playing outdoors with his foster siblings but is predominantly an indoor dog.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this special dog, his foster mum would love to have a chat with you. To ensure a reply to enquiries about adoption, please tell us a little about yourself and your location and what you can offer this special boy.
Interstate adoption is available with transportation at adopter's expense so please contact us for a quote for transportation. If you are renting your home, please ensure you have approval for a pet BEFORE submitting your application.
Due to being a rescue, knowledge of breed and size is not always known.
If a dog listed has any medical issues, we will list them in their BIO.
ALL dogs/pups will come with all proof of vet work.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
Read all pet listings to ensure you feel a good fit for you, your lifestyle, home and family circumstances.
Contact our friendly team for more information on the pets you would like to find out more about or to arrange a meet & greet with the animal and the foster carer.
Meet the animal and chat to the foster carer to make sure this animal is the right one for you, your home, family and circumstances.
We recommend you have a chat as a family and a think, make sure everyone is on board and happy with the choice to add the animal to your family.
Contact the team to advise your decision either way....if this one isn't the right fit we will work with you to try and find the best match.
If this is the one, we can start the adoption process. Complete the application to adopt and promptly return the application. A home/yard check may be required by one of our team members, if this is not possible photos showing fenced and undercover areas will be required. Once application is approved, you will be invoiced. Pay the adoption fees via electronic transfer, send proof of payment to admin.
We will advise the you and foster carer the animal is clear to leave and you can arrange collection of your newest family member.
*We do have a "cooling off" period please see these terms on adoption application form.
Please note; We do offer interstate adoptions where suitable for the animal in care. All transport costs are at the adopters expense. However we will, where possible, assist with airport transfers. In liu of a meet and greet interstate adopters must have a phone interview/conversation with the foster carer. Yard/Home photos will be required with all interstate applications.
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.
