Minnie

PLEASE NOTE THAT UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE UNABLE TO FLY OUR ANIMALS EITHER WITHIN WA OR INTERSTATE

**Before applying, please remember that adopting a puppy into your home is a huge commitment, and very demanding of your time. Puppies require daily exercise, positive and varied socialisation, grooming, training and playtime. When applying, please consider your work hours, holidays, and how busy your personal life is. Puppies will need someone who is home for most of the day with regular focused input, especially in those first six months after adoption ** 
   
NAME: Minnie - adoption fee $950.00 which includes all vet work

BEFORE SAFE ESPERANCE: Came to SAFE from the pound with her brother Mick

BREED: Chihuahua x Jack Russell

Breed Traits: Chihuahua’s love to be with their people and are definitely companion dogs that do not like to be left alone, They are sensitive, and can be aloof or wary of strangers and other dogs so early socialisation is very important. Chihuahuas cannot tolerate cold or hot weather so a warm coat and care re overheating in the summer is needed - they are not outside dogs. They are bright and willful but will learn if you make it fun and although small, have big personalities.
Jack Russells are lively, independent, active and clever. They are trainable but have a mind of their own and if bored can dig and chew. Terriers are devoted to their people, affectionate and love being with them so cannot be left for long periods. Careful and sensitive socialisation from a young age is a must as they are small dogs with big personalities.

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ASSETS: Easy going, affectionate, eager to please, friendly, active, playful and extremely sweet!

FAVOURITE THINGS: Minnie loves to spend time playing with her brother and they often play chasey and hide and seek together. She loves to play fetch, snuggle on the couch and is happy to go to her crate for some quiet time. She is a typical puppy with bursts of energy where she plays for a while then settles down for a snooze before waking up and starting all over again! 
  
ENDEARING FEATURES: Minnie has a very gentle, loving nature and adores cuddles. She will follow you around as you go about your day lapping up your attention. Her carer describes her as a little dynamo who loves her people!

OTHER ANIMALS: Being a young puppy she will get on well with other friendly dogs after gentle, supervised introductions. She could live with a dog-savvy, confident cat, again after gentle introduction.

GENERAL INFO: Minnie will need training for pretty much everything being so young. Housetraining is underway but she still has some way to go to master it. Expect accidents while she’s settling into her new home and routine!  She is crate trained and knows that that is her safe space. She’ll benefit greatly from puppy school and ongoing classes into adulthood where she can mix with other dogs, and this is a commitment we will expect from her new owner.
 
ESSENTIALS for Minnie: 
 
** a loving home where someone is there for most of the day, essential in the first six months after adoption   
  
** a home where she is treated as part of the family and is allowed to be inside or out as she needs and to sleep inside at night  

** a decent sized, well fenced garden where she can run, play, sniff and explore in safety

** attendance at puppy school and continued training into adulthood for her to learn and grow confidence – essential 

** continued positive, gentle exposure and socialisation

Minnie will have bursts of energy while a pup and we envisage will be medium energy as an adult dog. She could live with another dog who will love to play and interact.

Minnie could live with dog-savvy gentle children over 10 years of age, who will interact with her gently but also know when to give her space. 
  
If Minnie sounds like the perfect fit for your family, please send an enquiry and we’ll be in touch soon.

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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