Adoption information
About Essex
Essex is an adorable young Kelpie with a heart full of affection and a knack for bringing joy wherever he goes.
This charming gentleman is both crate and toilet trained, making him an absolute delight to have at home. With a relaxed and calm nature, Essex finds happiness in the simple pleasure of spending time with his humans and interacting amicably with both dogs and cats. His delightful demeanor is matched by an impressive ability to entertain himself with a variety of stimulating toys, only occasionally digging enthusiastically if left unsupervised for too long.
Essex is seeking a patient and loving family who understands the energy and intelligence inherent in his breed. With his lineage hailing from full-time working Kelpies, Essex possesses a sharp intellect and thrives with mental stimulation.
For those seeking a capable companion to assist with farm duties or simply a devoted friend for life's adventures, Essex holds great potential. His nurturing nature and good-natured character make him an excellent match for households ready to provide the engagement and attention a smart Kelpie like him deserves.
Bringing Essex into your life promises an endless supply of loyalty, companionship, and furry love.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Prior to adoption, Essex will have a pre-arranged desex date booked with our nominated veterinary practice
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Adoption details
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SENDING AN ENQUIRY.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL US!**
We are a volunteer run organisation, who have their own jobs during the day, we don't have someone manning our phones 24/7, therefore cannot respond to all inquiries immediately.
Please be patient with us, as the unpredictable nature of rescue may prevent us from clearing all enquiries regularly.
Please email us on farmdogzrescueinc@gmail.com to request an adoption form.
We only consider applicants that have completed our adoption application form. The fastest way to have your questions answered is to include it in the application form. This will speed up your application with us, and help us communicate with you faster.
OUR ADOPTION PROCESS
1) Email and ask for an adoption application to be sent on farmdogzrescueinc@gmail.com
2) Check your SPAM FOLDER
3) Be sure to include any questions you may have on our adoption form.
4) This form does not obligate you to adopt, it simply gives us an idea of your situation and needs.
5) If you are successfully shortlisted, one of our volunteers will contact you to organise a time for you to meet the dog in question.
6) A home visit will need to be conducted.
7) Should all go to plan, you will be welcomed to start your 2-4 week trial period immediately.
8) The adoption fee will be required to be paid at the beginning of the trial period.
9) During the first week 2 week trial period, we encourage you to follow all our instructions to ensure the dog settles into your family structure.
10) If during the trail period you should need any assistance or you decide that this dog is not for you, you MUST contact our state adoptions coordinator ASAP. (The more notice the better, to ensure we have a foster carer available.)
Please note if the decision is made for you to return the dog for you to receive your payment you will, within 10 business days of the return of the dog.