Genie

Adoption Fee: $900

To apply to adopt, please complete click on 'Apply to Adopt' below.

* From the PetRescue or SavourLife sites please click on this link: https://safe.org.au/find-a-dog/animal/byd1877/

This stunning dog is Genie, and she's a 40kg Tibetan Mastiff. Genie truly is a wonderful dog; she's a big, fluffy girl and has the most amazing temperament. She has a gentle nature and is great with kids, other animals and super friendly with other dogs. Genie will be your devoted companion: sitting placidly at the coffee shop with you, tick. Following you everywhere, tick. Great in the car, tick. Walking nicely on the lead - tick. Providing therapy through gentle grooming of her gorgeous coat - tick. You cannot help but fall in love with this girl. Before you jump to apply however, please note that this breed will not suit every home, and her owner needs to be either experienced with Tibetan Mastiffs or be willing to research the breed, as they have quite specific personalities and therefore specific requirements to enable them to thrive. Applicants will need to understand what the breed was bred for; which is essentially to guard their property.

Genie is looking for a home where she'll have company the majority of the time. If left for a few hours without people she will get frustrated (even if she has another dog for company). She will become destructive inside the house if left inside, or wiggle out of the smallest space or jump the highest fence to find you. She becomes very bonded to 'her' people and children (as this is her job). Genie won't be happy in a yard with colorbond fencing that she can't see out of. These dogs like to be able to see all the way around them so that they can keep a look out and 'protect' their family from anything approaching (don't worry though: Genie doesn't have a mean bone in her body)!

Because of her thick, snow-proof, double coat she will need a home happy to have her inside with air-conditioning or fans, as she will suffer outside in the heat. Tibetan Mastiffs have particular grooming and trimming needs and the cost of this must be considered when adopting one.

If you are home lots, have the right fencing/yard and are confident that you understand her needs, Genie will make the most fantastic companion. Please don't apply just because you think she is cute or will look good on your pictures or posts. This is a special dog, extremely easygoing but with grooming, temperament and temperature requirements that must be met to keep her healthy and happy.

If you'd like Genie in your life please apply! Don't forget to include what experience with the Tibetan Mastiff breed or similar breeds you've had - we look forward to finding gorgeous Genie her new family!

MEDICAL NOTES
Adoption fee includes vet check, vaccination, microchip (including transfer of ownership fee), flea and worm treatment and sterilisation.

ADOPTION NOTES
Our adoption process for the successful applicant includes a meet and greet, (including your own dog if applicable), a home check (or photos of your yard and fencing to be supplied to us if not local), and a two week trial period to ensure your chosen dog is the right fit for your home.

All adoption fees must be deposited into our SAFE Bunbury bank account in full before adoption trial starts (we cannot accept cash). The Adoption Agreement will be emailed to the selected applicant in advance of meeting your chosen dog.

After the adoption trial period has been completed we arrange transfer of ownership of the dog's microchip to the new owner, and email out the vet records.

6 GREAT REASONS TO ADOPT FROM SAFE:

1. Lifetime Support: If you can no longer care for your adopted pet, please inform SAFE, and we will do our best to help you find a suitable solution.
2. Discounted airfares: if applicable
3. Adoption fee includes vet check, first vaccination, microchip and desexing
4. Foster care instead of cage confinement, ensuring lots of love and socialisation
5. Speak directly with my foster carer
6. Quick response to your enquiry

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Am I the one you have been looking for? Click the link and fill out the application with as much detail as possible. The more information you provide, the easier the adoption process will be, hopefully bringing us together sooner!