Jock (on trial 22/1/15) ~ Westie

Jock is a 12 year old West Highland White Terrier x. He is a quiet boy who loves nothing more than to be around you. He is reserved and initially timid with new people and experiences but soon makes friends. He loves to garden with you and, despite his age, loves to go for a walk on the lead.

Jock is currently in care with three other dogs and gets along great with them, but I think he prefers human company. Jocks ideal home would be one where his family can spend a lot of time with him at home (eg a retired person or couple). They would need to have a calm and gentle approach with him to make him feel extra special.

He is housetrained and is an inside dog. He needs to be part of the family and to sleep inside. He is not a barker, so he'd be good in a villa, he won't disturb the neighbours.

He has arthritis in his hips, but that doesn't stop him from running around the yard and enjoying his short daily walk. His has a bit of age related hearing loss.

He doesn't fret when I'm not home because he is with the other dogs, but I think he would fret if he was left outside alone all day with no human or canine companions.

He is fine with children, but prefers a quiet life, so visiting grandchildren would be fine. I haven't tested him with cats. I have a bird aviary outside and he has hardly taken any notice of them.

Jock is a beautiful boy! He will be an absolute joy for some lucky person who wants a dear little friend to keep them company.

For more information or to meet Jock, please contact his foster carer Sarah on 02 4990 6148 or 0447 956 923 or email sarahmckay@hotmail.com. Jock is in foster care in Cessnock, NSW 2325 (west of Newcastle) and is available for adoption interstate.

Jock's adoption fee is only $100 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