Adoption information
About Smiley
Name: Smiley
Breed: Border Collie x Maremma
Age: 2 years
Sex: Male
Dog Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: No
Cat Friendly: Yes
Toilet trained: In training
Location: Labrador, QLD
Smiley is a beautiful, kind, and sweet-natured Border Collie x Maremma. True to his name, you’ll often catch him “smiling” when he’s happy – a heart-melting expression that perfectly reflects his gentle spirit.
Smiley gets along wonderfully with other animals, including dogs, cats, and even farm animals, making him a great fit for a multi-animal home. He is only a medium sized dog at 21kg.
He is still learning what it means to be part of a loving family. Having had limited exposure to everyday life as a household pet, many things are new and can feel a little overwhelming for him. Because of this, Smiley can be unsure at first and will need time, patience, and reassurance to feel safe and settled.
Smiley isn’t the kind of dog who will rush up for cuddles straight away. When he first arrives, he may prefer to observe from a distance while he takes in his new surroundings. With consistent kindness and gentle encouragement, he will gradually build trust and begin to show his affectionate and loyal nature.
He would thrive best in a calm household, ideally with no young children or with older kids who understand the importance of respecting his space and boundaries. Allowing Smiley to progress at his own pace will be key to helping him feel secure and confident.
Smiley would also benefit from the companionship of a calm, confident dog who can help guide and reassure him.
At this stage, he isn’t quite ready for outside adventures, as being on a lead is still unfamiliar and a little scary. He would do best in a home with a secure, spacious backyard where he can safely explore and build confidence.
Smiley is searching for a patient and understanding family who are willing to invest the time and love he needs to adjust. With commitment and kindness, he has all the potential to become a deeply devoted and loving member of the family.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Smiley has had the following vetwork completed:
~ Desexed
~ Vaccinated
~ Microchipped
~ All-Wormed
~ Flea Treated
~ Heartworm Tested & Treated
Adoption details
** PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT HOLD ANY DOGS SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT NOW. **
It is important that your home meets the criteria below:
* Dogs must sleep inside at night, not only do we like our dogs to be included in the family, this ensures they are kept safe from toads, snakes as well as the weather etc.
* If renting, your landlord or Body Corporate MUST approve prior to filling out this application (If this is not done we may need to move to the next application).
* Your home must have secure fencing.
* All dogs & cats in the home must be desexed and fully vaccinated.
* Children must be supervised at all times with the new pet.
* Puppy school/obedience training is a must if adopting a dog under 12 months of age.
If you are not willing to meet the criteria above, your application may be rejected.
~ ADOPTION PROCESS ~
1. Please take the time to read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly.
2. An Adoption application MUST be filled out prior to the meet and greet with the animal.
3. If successful, our adoptions co-ordinator will be in touch within 24-48 hours, if you have not received a response in this time, please check your junk folder.
4. The foster carer will then call you within 24-48 hours to set up a meet & greet, this is also the perfect time to ask any detailed information about the dog and if they are going to be a good match for you and your family.
5. The ‘Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. All potential adopters are given 5 DAYS to meet the dog. If the adopter has not met the dog in this period, then we will assume you are no longer interested. If you have a current dog and the dog you are enquiring about is over 4 months of age they must meet to ensure compatibility. Your pet must be fully vaccinated to be able to meet with our dogs in care. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend.
6. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more than 5 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 3 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
7. The adopter has 24 hours to email admin@luckypaws.com.au to advise if they wish to proceed with the adoption or not. We rely on our foster carers for feedback on how the meet & greet went so each carer will advise us after the meet & greet.
8. Once you email our Adoptions Co-ordinator, we will then email you the adoption paperwork to finalise, this needs to be completed within 3 days depending if the dog is a puppy or adult. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER. The dog can only be officially adopted and taken home once the paperwork and adoption fee has been received, we will notify the foster carer and adopter when the dog is ready to go to their new home. The adopter has 4 days to collect the dog after the payment has been received.
9. A 10-day trial period commences once the animal has been collected from the foster carer. During the trial period, should the dog become ill, you must notify Lucky Paws via email at admin@luckypaws.com.au immediately. If the dog requires a vet visit Lucky Paws will ONLY cover vet treatment which has been authorised by a Lucky Paws admin at our partnered vet clinics. We will NOT reimburse you if you choose to go to your own vet or haven’t got approval.
10. The Adoption is finalised after 14 - 28 days and paperwork is sent via email after this period. Please note this can take up to 4 weeks pending on the microchip paperwork. If you need vaccination certificates for puppy school in the meantime, please email us.
Sorry we can’t take calls, as our rescue is run entirely by volunteers, but we endeavour to respond to your email within 24 - 48 hours. Your patience is greatly appreciated.