Polly (On hold adoption 2/12/14) ~ special Maltese

Hi I’m “POLLY” an 8 year old Maltese. My foster mum calls me Princess Polly. I am deaf therefore I do not bark. Some people may think being deaf is a disability but not for me, I am a perfectly normal dog, I just cannot hear. The only thing this stops me from doing is being a watch dog, as I cannot hear strange people coming to the door or yard, other than that I am no different from any other dog. If you would like to train me to do tricks and other things you can use hand signals.

I am in foster care with 4 doggy friends and I love them all - they range from 15kgs down to 3 kgs. I weigh 5kgs so I'm pretty small but not too small and I get along with any size dogs.

I love love LOVE my walks out on a lead with my foster family! When not out walking I am happy to be home just lazing around enjoying being inside, yep I am an inside girl. I do not shed so that makes it pretty easy to have me inside. I am a bit sad that at the pound they cut my coat really short but when it grows back I will have the most beautiful soft coat! My lovely coat needs brushing weekly, bathing every 3 to 4 weeks, and clipping every 4 to 6 weeks to keep me looking as a princess should.

I enjoy being in the car and sit perfectly on the seat. I sleep peacefully in my bed in my mum’s room of a night. I am going pretty well with my toilet training - sometimes I have a little accident but am getting better every day.

Please don't apply to adopt me if you work full time as I don’t want to be home alone all the time. I do not complain when I am left alone but I am dreaming of a home where I can be with my new family a lot. I am perfect to take absolutely anywhere you go. I love cuddles but I’m also ok when I know my family are busy doing other things - I just lay in my bed and chill out. I’m a very relaxed girl. So if you want a forever princess to love, I will love you back forever and ever.
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For more information or to meet Polly, please contact her foster carer Carolyn by phone 0404 874 136 or email: carolyn@tradeserv.com.au. Polly is in foster care in Valentine, NSW (Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate.

Polly's adoption fee is only $250 and includes her desexing, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, microchipping, and lifetime registration. You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au