Alfie (On Trial 19/7/14)

Alfie is a 18 month old Maltese x Shih Tzu. He likes all people including children. He is currently living with another small dog and 2 cats and gets along with them fine. He is very cuddly and affectionate and loves spending time with you on the lounge. He is small for his breed.

Alfie is toilet trained must be welcome indoors whenever people are home. He likes to have access to the yard during the day. He sleeps inside on his own bed or yours.

He is not a fussy eater. He walks nicely on lead. He enjoys a drive in the car. He rarely barks which is wonderful in a dog!

Alfie has a beautiful non-shedding coat. He will need to be bathed every 2 or 3 weeks. He enjoys a bath, blow dry and daily brushing. He will need professional clipping every couple of months. His fur is currently short but needs a little more maintenance if you like to keep it longer.

Alfie would be best suited to a home where someone doesn't work full time and is looking for an affectionate and sweet little companion.

For information or to meet Alfie, please contact his foster carer Lisa on 0414 905 457 or montworth@bigpond.com. Alfie is in foster care in Cameron Park, NSW (Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate.

Alfie's adoption fee is $500 and includes his desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration. You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au