Adoption information
About Gertrude - 9 Week Old Jack Russell X
Meet Gertrude AKA Gertie when she is cheeky! A tiny whirlwind of puppy energy, cuddles, and pure love who is looking for her very own forever home. At 9 weeks old and 2.3kg, she might be tiny in size but she makes up for it with plenty of personality!
Gertrude is a roly poly little explorer who loves to tumble, wrestle, and dive into all the usual puppy adventures before curling up in a cozy lap for a well deserved nap.
She is hoping to find a loving home with people who cherish small dogs and are ready to enjoy all the fun, character, and companionship she brings. Like any puppy, Gertrude will thrive with lots of love, patience, and positive training to help her grow into a happy, confident little companion.
If you’re ready to welcome a joyful bundle of puppy love into your life, Gertrude might be the perfect fit!
• 2.3kg
• Small-breed x puppies
• Working on toilet training can use the doggy door and wee pads
• Can use stairs and ramp
• Would love a small-size doggy friend but not essential
• Needs a yard to run & dig
• No units, apartments
• Needs training and socialising
• Needs someone home often, no full time workers
• Needs healthy fresh food diet
• Needs a family committed to daily adventures and enrichment.
• Needs a puppy proof yard and house- no gaps more than 8cm or open verandahs
• Kids over 8yo
• ✖️Not available for interstate adoption
• ✂️ Desexing MUST be before 6 months of age, and MUST be at one of our DRN approved vets.
Her adoption fee is $900 which includes her desexing. She has had her first vaccination, been microchipped and treated for fleas, ticks and worms.
She is in foster care in Newcastle, NSW. Since she is not yet desexed, she is only available for adoption to the Lower Hunter region (Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and Cessnock) plus Central Coast and Sydney. She will need to be returned to one of our approved vets for desexing by 6 months old.
To apply to meet Gertrude, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
If you have any questions, you can send an email to drnpassionate@gmail.com
You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions.
Adoption details
(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire:
https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
(2) If the questionnaire is approved, we will arrange a property check so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've applied for.
(3) Next, we will arrange for you to meet the pet, usually at the foster carer's home or at a nearby park.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay the adoption fee*, sign the NSW change of ownership form and our DRN Adoption Agreement and take your new family member home! The two week trial period begins on the day of adoption.
*We prefer payment by funds transfer and don't accept cash or personal cheques.