Adoption information
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About Charlie
Meet Charlie, a beautiful Maremma with a heart full of devotion and loyalty to the people he considers his family. This special dog is on the hunt for a forever home where he can truly thrive, embracing his natural instincts.
Charlie is somewhat timid with new faces, but with the right amount of patience and understanding, you'll find a loving companion beneath his cautious exterior. Once he warms up, he forms deep bonds that are hard to break. His gentle soul and protective nature make him an outstanding guardian and a devoted friend.
His adventurous spirit loves exploring different environments, and he will feel most at home in a rural setting or hobby farm, where he can have ample space to roam and a sense of purpose in his routine. Whether accompanying you on walks around the property or standing watch over ducks, chickens, sheep, or even the barn cat, Charlie's protective instincts will serve him well.
Charlie has lived previously with other dogs, as well as various farm animals, attesting to his adaptability and cooperative nature when it comes to cohabitating in a diverse animal environment. Due to his sensitivity to body handling, adopters with experience in caring for working breeds will understand the importance of respecting his comfort levels.
If you have a secure, fenced-in area and the desire to provide him with the 'job' he craves, Charlie could be the perfect fit for your rural life. Offer Charlie time, love, and understanding, and he is sure to reward you with his unwavering loyalty and a connection that lasts a lifetime.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
We run by appointment, preferably all members of the household to come meet the animal you are wanting to adopt.
If you own another dog, you must bring them along to make sure all dogs get along.
As our goal is to adopt animals out from the shelter into loving homes as fast as possible, multiple bookings may be made for the same animal.
We are not able to hold any animals for any reason.
As such, there is a possibility that the animal you may have found a forever home before your appointment. If this is the case we will inform you by phone call as soon as possible.
Appointment Hours:
Mon- Fri
1:00PM- 4PM
Saturdays for November
10am-1pm
Sat 1st
Sat 15th
Sat 29th
Please give the shelter a call on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au for more information about the animal and our adoption procedures.
Apologies if we do not reply to your enquiry, we are a busy Shelter and get pulled away from the office often.
We appreciate you wanting to adopt! Please do not let this discourage you from adopting in the future!
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.