Adoption information
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About Macey
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.
Cats.
No
Kids.
Yes but as she might accidentally knock one over with her youthful exuberance, we recommend any kids be teenagers and older.
Size.
20 kgs.
Exercise requirements.
High. Macey can run for hours and requires high intensity exercise and mental stimulation. You cannot miss a day of exercise. She loves the park, acreage, beach and river.
How is this dog on a lead?
Like most dogs she starts off pulling but settles down.
How is this dog off the lead?
Sometimes good. Sometimes bad. Macey may wonder off if she finds something worth investigating as she is very inquisitive. She now tends to stay close to her doggy foster sister.
Escape artist.
No but she does need a secure yard if in suburbia.
Nuisance barker or destructive.
No. However, she will alert you to something strange around the property.
Toilet trained.
Yes, for the most part. Learning quickly.
Tolerance to being alone.
Yes but her foster carers have other dogs for company.
Likes.
Running, swimming and herding her foster sister ☺
Dislikes.
Being ignored.
Ideal home.
You will need to be an active person and have time to dedicate to regular exercise with Macey. She needs a decent sized yard but would also suit a rural setting. Macey is very intelligent and learns quickly. Originally a farm dog she is adapting well in suburbia while in foster care. You will need to have time to dedicate to some more training, but as she catches on quickly, it is more a pleasure then a chore. She will not suit a home with the very young, elderly or those who are time poor. This dog will not suit folks looking for a companion for their current dog because you work long hours.
Generally.
Macey has a sweet personality and loves being active. She is extremely smart and will need a home where she has a purpose plus lots of mental stimulation. She is currently fine with other kelpies in the home (male and female). She makes new friends easily and is very affectionate – she will easily become your loyal companion.
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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
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.