Viva - 5 Month Old Mastiff X

🐾 Meet Viva – Brave, Clever & Cuddly! 💕

At 5 months old, Viva is a sweet, intelligent and playful little girl with a big personality and an even bigger heart!

Viva was found alongside her sister, and from the very beginning, she showed her beautiful nature. Despite being so little herself, Viva naturally took on the role of protector, looking out for her sister and showing just how brave and caring she can be. ❤️

💕 Sweet & Affectionate
Viva can be a little timid when experiencing new things, whether that's meeting unfamiliar people, dogs or exploring new environments. With patience and gentle encouragement, her confidence grows and her beautiful personality shines through!
She's a real cuddle bug who loves curling up on your lap or snuggling beside you. Viva adores being close to her people and being part of family life.

🧠 Smart & Eager to Learn
Don't let her young age fool you – Viva is one clever little cookie!
She already knows sit, lay down, wait and shake hands, and is currently working on mastering "leave it". She's also progressing with her toilet training and will benefit from continued patience, consistency and positive reinforcement.

🐕 Playful & Learning Manners
Viva is currently enjoying foster life alongside a 6-year-old resident dog, where she's learning important social skills and how to respect the boundaries of older dogs.
Like any playful puppy, she sometimes needs a gentle reminder when her older companion has had enough playtime!
Viva will thrive with a family committed to regular exercise, enrichment, socialisation and ongoing puppy training.

🛏️ Crate Trained & Cuddle Loving
After a busy day of playing and exploring, Viva loves settling down for some quality cuddle time.
She currently sleeps in her crate at night beside her foster family's bed, where she feels safe and secure knowing her people are close by.

🏡 Viva's Perfect Forever Home
Viva is looking for a loving, patient and committed family who understands the joys and responsibilities of raising a young puppy.

A friendly and patient adult dog could make a wonderful companion and role model for Viva. Alternatively, a home where someone is around for much of the day would provide the companionship and guidance she needs.

Viva is expected to grow into a medium to large-sized dog and will need secure fencing, plenty of exercise and enrichment, and ongoing training.

She deserves to be welcomed inside as part of the family and to sleep indoors, close to her people.

❤️ A Little Girl With So Much Love to Give

From her brave beginnings protecting her sister to the affectionate, clever and playful puppy she's becoming, Viva has already shown just how special she is. She may take a little time to find her confidence, but once she does, you'll discover a loving little companion with so much affection to give.

Could you be the family to give Viva her happily ever after? 🐾💗

Viva’s adoption fee is $600 which includes her desexing when she is old enough. It also includes hee first two vaccinations. She has been treated for fleas and worms, and is microchipped.

Viva is in foster care at East Maitland, 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 Viva, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt

If you have any questions, you can send an email to drn.jacquie@gmail.com

You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au