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About Abby
Abby is a very gorgeous looking girl - very pretty with her smiling face and good nature. She is in need of a loving home where she will be an integral part of the family unit.
We would not like to see her left alone all day in a backyard and for that reason we are looking for someone who works from home or perhaps a retired person/couple.
Abby is still very young - only 3 years of age - and so has many years ahead of her. She was surrendered because her owner had to return to the work force full time and didn't have enough hours to spend with the dog.
Although a Shih Tzu's temperament varies from dog to dog, the breed has a personality and temperament that is loyal, affectionate, outgoing, and alert and is generally an excellent watch dog. It prefers to be close to its companions and due to its friendly nature, the Shih Tzu tends to interact well with other dogs and with children and adults.
Abby will make excellent house pet although she is used to living outdoors, but we would prefer her to be able to have full access to both inside and outside the house. She does not need to have a large garden but one where she can run around and play if she wants to.
Overall, she is a friendly and outgoing companion.
Applications to adopt Abby are now being accepted. [
Adoption details
The first step is to phone (preferred ) or email Port Macquarie Animal Welfare Service for assessment regarding prospective ownership and pet suitability.
Adoption Application forms must be completed and include a vet reference and photos of yards and fencing. A property inspection will be carried out on properties in the Port Macquarie area.
New dog owners must have a fully secure, fenced yard offering protection from all types of weather, subject to approval by PMAWS.
A 2 week trial period commences on the day of adoption.
All PMAWS dogs & cats are desexed, vaccinated, heart & intestinal wormed, flea & tick treated.
Introducing a Kitten/Cat into a new home (especially where either a dog or cat already lives) can be a difficult challenge. It requires patience, perseverance and supervision.
Once your new kitten/cat arrives home, it should be made to feel safe in its own room - we call this the "sanctuary". \ No other cat or dog should be allowed into this room. The kitten/cat will need bedding, food, water, a view out of a window and somewhere to hide. A good idea in dog and cat families is also a 2 metre tall scratching post, where a kitten/cat can retreat if it needs to.
Keep the kitten/cat in a room for the first few days, then, gradually, using a series of wooden chocks (or similar), open the door slightly to allow paws and noses to meet. It can then be opened further to allow the kitten/cat in and out, but not the older cat or dog in. We recommend that this should be continued for 14 days.
PMAWS urges all owners to keep their cats indoors.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
