Charlie Cervantes needs a foster carer
About Charlie Cervantes
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/adopt/
FOR FOSTER CARER AND/OR ADOPTER
Full of love and looking for understanding
If you have ever been at cross-purposes with someone, you know how being misunderstood can affect your behaviour. Dear Charlie is a loving boy who is in need of people who can read his cues and set him up for success. Charlie is house trained, travels well in the car, loves a cuddle and enjoys his daily walks. He is currently a mostly outside dog with indoor access in the evenings and overnight, but he would love to spend more time inside with his family.
A somewhat anxious but friendly boy, Charlie can be a bit jumpy with people and is not always sure where to direct his energy, which makes him a great candidate for puzzle feeders and toys that give him mental stimulation and help him build his confidence. Charlie can be possessive of his food and sometimes of his preferred person. These behaviours can be reduced with some further training and routines that help Charlie understand what is expected of him. He is desperate to please and can be quite sensitive, so calm leadership rather than strong authority will give Charlie what he needs to thrive. Charlie has spent some time around a cat with no problem. He can be uncomfortable with other dogs and his current owners report that he can be quite growly and defensive around fellow canines when out on his walks. However, a member of the Vic Dog Rescue crew has spent some time walking Charlie and found him responsive to their directions once he threw off his initial excitement. With rewards-based training and consistency, we think Charlie has all the foundations to be a great outdoor citizen, although he may never want to be besties with other pups.
Charlie is looking for a family with or without older children who are keen to include him in their lives, and can work in sync to set up routines that he can rely on. Positive reinforcement and training sessions will help Charlie and his new family bond, while also giving him ways to release his energy and learn new skills. He will do best as a single pet, although with slow introductions, he may be able to cohabit with a cat. Charlie is fine on his own from time to time with outdoor sheltered access, but we want him to be welcomed inside in his new house when the pack is home. More than anything, this pup needs an environment in which he can both bond with his people and relax in the household rhythms. If you have a Charlie-fit household, he would love to hear from you.
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/
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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: 12kg.
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.
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