Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Darla
Name: Darla
Breed: German Shepherd
Age: 2 years
Sex: Female
Dog Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: 12 years+
Cat Friendly: Yes
Toilet Trained: Yes
Location: Morayfield, QLD
Meet Darla, she is a resilient, intelligent girl looking for a patient family to help her continue her journey.
When Darla first arrived into foster care, she was an incredibly frightened girl who had clearly experienced very little of the world. Everyday sounds such as cars starting, washing machines, sneezing, or coughing would send her into a panic, and she preferred to keep her distance from people, unsure if she could trust them.
Fast forward to today, and Darla has come such a long way. She now happily follows her people around the house, enjoys kicking a ball around the backyard, and has discovered just how wonderful car rides can be. Watching her confidence slowly blossom has been incredibly rewarding.
Darla is fully toilet trained and has settled beautifully into home life. She has lovely house manners, enjoys having a routine, and is happiest simply being close to her people. Like many German Shepherds, she’s incredibly observant and likes to know what’s going on around her, always curious about the world and eager to investigate.
While Darla has made remarkable progress, she is still looking for a home that understands she has experienced trauma. She can become unsure in unfamiliar situations and will thrive with calm, confident owners who are willing to continue building her confidence through positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience.
She gets along well with other dogs. As her history is unknown, a home without children may be the best fit while she continues to grow in confidence.
Darla loves spending time outdoors, whether she’s playing ball, exploring the yard, or simply relaxing in the sunshine. She enjoys being included in everyday life and is forming beautiful bonds with the people she trusts.
This beautiful girl has already overcome so much, and she’s ready to find a family willing to see the incredible dog she truly is. With understanding, structure, and plenty of love, Darla will reward her forever family with unwavering loyalty, companionship, and a bond that’s worth every step of the journey.
If you’re looking for a devoted companion and are prepared to continue helping Darla discover that the world is a safe place, she may just be the missing piece your family has been searching for.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Darla 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.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.