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About Charlie
If listed here please be reassured the dog is still available. After reading the profile below, if you would like to meet the dog please complete this form http://www.dogadoption.org.au/adoption---expression-of-interest.html
Other dogs
Yes. He currently lives with another male dog and regularly visits another family female dog and they are all good pals. When Charlie sees other dogs while out walking he loves to say hello.
Cats
Never tested. We recommend a home without cats.
Kids
Yes. He adores his carers’ one year old Grand daughter (pictured) and Charlie has always been gentle around her. However, as Charlie is a gentle, timid soul, he does not like a loud, rough or chaotic environment. It frightens him. If you have kids we recommend they are teenagers or older.
Size
25 – 30 kgs.
Exercise requirements
Medium - playful and energetic. He loves his daily walks and also loves play-time at home – just as essential as the "cuddle time" for Charlie.
How is your dog on a lead?
Well behaved. The only time he may pull a bit is if he sees some kangeroos, but it is not bad. Just ‘rattle’ the lead to get his concentration back.
How is the dog off the lead?
Charlie will stay close by and comes back when called. As you would expect he loves a sniff around, and may chase after a kangaroo but he never hurts them and always comes back once he has lost them.
Escape artist
No. His carers say that they can leave their gate open and while he may visit the neighbours, Charlie does not wander far and always comes when called.
Nuisance barker or destructive?
No. ‘’He sometimes barks at night, but if we check, its usually because of a possum, rabbit or bandicoot. Charlie doesn't usually bark when people come – he leaves that to our older dog", said his carer. ‘Our neighbour calls him the ‘silent sentinel’, because he is very alert - watching what goes on, but doesn't usually bark,’’ she said.
Is your dog DESTRUCTIVE?
No. If you give him a toy he may pull it apart and then play with what remains. He knows what he can and can’t play with.
Toilet trained
Yes.
Tolerance to being alone
Yes. However, preference will be given to a home where he does not have to spend lengthy periods of time alone. He does not tend to find the company of another dog very comforting and tends to do his own thing.
Likes
Charlie adores his daily walks, especially when he can run loose for a bit to have a good sniff around. He especially loves cuddles and belly rubs. Charlie is a very affectionate dog.
Dislikes
Any unexpected noises or objects that are foreign to his environment tend to frighten Charlie, especially around his bed where he feels safe.
Ideal home
His ideal home would be a place where one person in particular wants to be Charlie’s companion. But he would also suit an active older couple. You will need to be gentle, quiet, affectionate and demonstrative. Charlie also loves a routine and a stable environment. While he will cope alone preference will be given to a home where someone is home more often than not – we don’t want him to sleep his life away. Charlie does not necessarily need a huge yard as long as he has daily exercise. However, he will not suit folks with a town house or less space. Charlie will be frightened in a home where people are constantly coming and going or where there are busy, active kids.
Generally
Charlie is timid and may try and find a safe place in the garden away from any nasty, scary noises or threats. He is very gentle and cuddly. Charlie is not a guard dog and is likely to ‘show an intruder the silver’. He is a lover and not a fighter. He will appeal to so many families because he is loyal, socialised, gentle and well behaved.
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Adoption details
1) Read the dog's profile
2) Complete the expression of Interest form
http://www.dogadoption.org.au/adoption---expression-of-interest.html
3) Speak to the carer and arrange a meeting
4) House assessment is completed
5) Adoption is completed with a minimum 2 week cooling off period (similar to a trial but with legal protection)
We strongly recommend you read the dogs' profile carefully as everything we know about the dog/s is listed.
If you are interested in a dog we invite you to submit an application form so we can learn more about your circumstances. This is to ensure we match the right dog to the best home. (one form per family - not per dog) http://www.dogadoption.org.au/adoption---expression-of-interest.html
This is for the benefit of both the dog and the potential new owner/s. It also saves time and uses limited resources more effectively.
Once the essential criteria is confirmed we put you in touch with the carer for a more detailed chat with a view of meeting the dog/s.
If you decide to proceed with the adoption we make a time for a house check.
The adoption fee is then paid (there is a 2 week cooling off period.) Please note we do not usually allow trials.
Foster carers are also able to adopt foster dogs once approved.
http://www.dogadoption.org.au/foster-care-terms--conditions.html
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