Adoption information
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About Dex
Meet Dex (D28964) the miniature fox terrier who loves to be a main support buddy, helping you inside or outside.
Dex is in foster care with another fox terrier and they are getting along really well.
Dex is a typical terrier that has "small man's syndrome". He is good with other smaller dogs but the larger the dog the stronger reaction he can give. He really thinks he is a tough man!
Dex is not good with cats, pocket pets or birds. Once again this is due to him being a terrier with strong drive.
Dex is house trained and loves going for walks on a daily basis.
Dex can be a little timid in new environments, with new people and with sudden hand movements but soon settles in for a pat and play.
Due to his timid and unsure nature + his strong terrier instincts he would be best suited to a quieter home, one with school aged children rather than with toddlers.
Dex costs $400 to adopt and this helps to cover some of his veterinary treatment as he comes desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and flea treated. If adopted within Horsham Rural City Council this also covers the remainder of the registration year.
Medical notes
Dex experiences the 'reverse sneeze' on a daily basis when excited.
Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex) is a sudden, rapid and extreme forcefull inhalation of air through the nose causing the dog to make repeated snorting noises, which may sound like he is choking. It sounds like the dog is trying to inhale a sneeze, and it is therefore known as reverse sneezing.
Reverse sneezing is often caused by irritation of the the palate/laryngeal area. It causes a spasm in the muscles of the pharynx. Reverse sneezing is characterized by honking, hacking or snorting sounds (gasping inwards). It primarily occurs when the dog is excited, but it can also happen after drinking, eating, running, or pulling on the leash.
A typical episode lasts only a few seconds, but some dogs may experience this for a few minutes and usually several times a day. Most of the time you can stop the spasm by gently massaging the throat of your dog, or briefly closing it's nostrils until the dog swallows.
Adoption details
All animals listed are based in HORSHAM - RURAL VICTORIA (approximately 4 hours from Melbourne towards the South Australian Border).
Please contact the listed person to discuss the specifics of the advertised animal. We encourage people to come and meet the animal they are interested in adopting to ensure they are a perfect match. Horsham PAWS is based in rural Victoria - Horsham.
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.
