Cobar (On Temporary Hold from 24/11/12)

My name is Cobar because I was born in Cobar NSW. I am a 4yo, female, kelpie x Australian cattle dog. I'm happiest when I get to play in water, I love my toys (even more than food) and I especially love when I can sit down with my owner to get a pat.

My old owners were very sad to see me go, but couldn't keep me as they moved to a new house that didn’t have a proper backyard. I used to live with a cat and now live with another dog at my foster home. I am protective by nature, but loyal and loving to my companions.

I'm not too big but still have lots of energy and would need my forever home to have a good sized yard and an owner who can walk me every day. I probably wouldn’t need to have another dog for company (if my new owner didn’t go to work a lot) but if I did have a new sister or brother I'd like one with lots of energy so they could keep up with me.

I am starting to learn how to walk properly on a lead; since I am very intelligent I am learning very quickly. Even though I like to run a lot, my foster parents have NOT seen me try to jump a fence at all or dig a hole.

I didn’t come inside the house before I came to live in my foster home but I learned to be toilet trained in only a week. I still need to learn that my owner can take food off me without me getting protective over it.

I was born on 31st August, 2008. I have a great personality and can be boisterous and puppy-like sometimes. I'd be happy to play with children but I would only suit children over 9 years old because sometimes I want to be left alone. I am looking for a loving, active family who can give me the attention and affection I need.

For more information or to meet Cobar please phone Robyn on 02 4972 0804 or 0407-074-143 (sorry, no email). Cobar is in foster care in Mayfield, NSW (Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate.

Cobar's $400 adoption fee includes her desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration. Dog Rescue Newcastle www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation. Your support allows us to continue saving other dogs like Cobar.