Adoption information
About Cooper Xenos
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/adopt/
Cutie-pie Cooper is on the hunt for his forever pack. This friendly and excitable lad has been well-loved all his life but is in need of a bit more structure and socialisation than he is used to. Cooper loves people, enjoys being held, cuddled and handled, and is used to spending some time alone, with inside-outside access (he does not like being locked out and will vote with his claws on your door frames if this is imposed). Cooper enjoys trips in the car and loves any chance he gets to feel the grass under his paws.
At home, Cooper loves to spend time on his favourite people's laps and sleeps through the night in his bed near his people. He is pretty chilled, except when other dogs or people pass close by the house, when he becomes quite the doggy alarm bell. In good news, neighbours report that Cooper is not noisy when he is left on his own. He is housetrained and a master of the doggy door. However, he has been known to mark from time to time and can also be possessive of his food. These behaviours suggest Cooper needs some further training and consistent rules, so that he is secure about his place in the pack. He is not tested with children or with other animals at home.
Cooper is currently not getting out much, which means that when he does, he is pretty over-excited and can be barky at other dogs. A member of the Vic Dog Rescue Team has spent some time with Cooper and found him to able to respond to corrections while on a walk and very keen on treats, which is always a great foundation for further learning. Rewards-based training, regular interactions with his people and consistent routines should help Cooper bond with his family and settle into being the best boy he can be.
Cooper would do well in a family with older children or with a couple who can provide him with plenty of fun and exercise and who are willing to work with him on setting and maintaining the ground rules he needs to flourish. He is a lovely friendly boy, so this will be a rewarding experience for all involved. Cooper can handle some alone-time indoors when you are out for work or play, as long as he has regular interaction with his people and can be with you when you are home. Cooper is keen to turn the page to his forever home so, if you think you could be it, please get in touch.
Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.
Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other
dogs waiting for a home.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on
the link below.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/foster-care/
All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped,
wormed, and flea treated. All necessary vetwork such as dentals,
surgery, eye treatment are also carried out. We are no longer heartworm
testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If
a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions. Weight: 10kg.
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer free assistance for six weeks for any issues, a lifetime takeback policy with full refund of the adoption fee, and will always be available to offer advice.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group Inc is a registered not-for-profit charity.
We appreciate our sponsors and all our donors so much, as without them we would not be able to save the pets we do, or run our programs that reach into the community to give a helping hand. Are you able to donate, sponsor or want to leave a bequest?
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