Adoption information
About Larry
Meet Larry, a delightful and energetic young pup who's ready to bring laughter and liveliness into your home. Over the past five weeks, Larry has shown himself to be an endearing companion full of zest for life. With an enthusiastic spirit, he's always eager for a good walk and loves to engage in delightful games of chase with his fellow canine friends, keeping them all entertained for hours.
Larry's nights are serene as he's comfortably crate trained and sleeps right through until morning. When he's ready to turn in, he'll let you know with gentle nudging as if to say, "Bedtime, please!" Despite his love for adventure, Larry also enjoys some downtime, cuddling on the couch, eagerly seeking attention until he receives the snuggles he craves.
Currently at the chewing stage, Larry is busy exploring the world with his mouth, so it's a good idea to keep cherished items out of his reach. With a wide array of toys, he channels his playful energy in positive ways. He also recently graduated from puppy training with flying colours, showcasing his natural intelligence and quick learning ability. His trainers discovered his affinity for agility practices, which could be a fantastic next step for Larry's continued development.
Larry hasn't yet had the opportunity to meet children or cats, so these introductions would need to be handled with patience and care, ensuring positive experiences for all parties involved. His warm and goofy nature, coupled with his enthusiasm for life, makes Larry an exceptional candidate for a family seeking an active and joyous four-legged companion. Whether embarking on long walks or delighting in shared couch cuddles, life with Larry is sure to be filled with laughter and love — after all, with him, it's all about Larry!
It should be noted that Tenterfield Terriers are active and will not suit someone who just wants a couch companion. He has already shown himself tohave true terrier traits hunting lizards and mice so small pocket pets may not be safe with him.
Medical notes
No known pre-existing conditions. Larry will need to be desexed when he is old enough and this will be a condition of his adoption and covered in his adoption fee.
Adoption details
If you are interested in one of our dogs, please complete an adoption application form at:
https://hsedr.org.au/index.php/adoption/
At a minimum, we will expect that all of our dogs will be inside/outside dogs and will be treated as a valued member of the family.
If your family needs match the needs of the dog, we will call you to organise a mutually convenient time with you to undertake a fence/home check - and for the dog you are interested in to meet the rest of the family - both human and other animals.
If you feel that you would like to add the dog to your family, we will ask you to pay the adoption fee and the dog will commence a 4 week trial period - for all of you (both humans and pets) to make sure that you will all be happy living together. We will check in on you during this time and will be available to respond to any concerns you may have during this period.
If everyone is happy at the conclusion of the trial, we will transfer the microchip and provide you with any medical records and information we have on the dog you have adopted.
We will take the dog back into care at any time - if things do not work out - and we appreciate that sometimes - they just don't - for a number of reasons.
We will ask for a happy snap of the dog with their new family members for our adoption gallery and will ask whether we can use that in promoting our rescue on Facebook, the Internet or other promotional materials.
We want the process of adoption to be a happy and exciting time for you and your potential new family member and will work with you to make the experience as positive as possible.
AN OPEN LETTER TO APPLICANTS:
We understand that people are making an emotional investment when they apply to adopt a dog and that it is disappointing if you are not chosen. We don’t like disappointing people. It’s really hard to do but when there is only a single dog and many hopeful applications, it is inevitable that people will be upset. We would like to take this opportunity to explain our philosophy.
When we take on a dog, we make a commitment both to that dog and the former owners of that dog to find them their perfect next forever home. Our key consideration is whether that home is a good match for that dog. We are the only advocate the dog has and must put their needs ahead of applicants. Each dog has very different needs and personality and each home is different to the next.
Sometimes, people put their friends in touch with us or we are approached by our own friends or family about a particular dog. This is done with the best intentions and makes it even harder to say No but sometimes we must, as their requirements and the needs of the dog are not the same.
This isn’t a reflection of their dog ownership skills, or how we feel about them personally. Our decision is always based on what we believe is the best match for the dog. Not just any match - the best match!
Often, we have several or even many interested parties who would equally be a good match and it is exceedingly difficult to choose between them. Our decision is never based on our relationship with a potential adopter, or the number of times they have applied and missed out or whether they applied first, or the number of times or ways they’ve tried to contact us about a particular pet, but whether or not they are the BEST match available.
If you or someone you know is interested in any of the dogs at Hope Springs Eternal, please fill out an adoption application. Please do not take offence if you or your friends are not chosen - this only means that there was someone who was a better match. Not a better person, not a better dog owner, but a better match.
We believe there is a home for every dog and a dog for every home, so even if you haven’t been chosen before, please keep applying - the next one may be your perfect doggy match.