Adoption information
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About Mia
Name: Mia
Breed: Poodle X Maltese
Age: 7 years
Sex: Female
Location: Victoria Point, QLD
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Dog Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: Yes- 8 years+
House trained: Yes
Separation Anxiety: No
Indoor/outdoor dog? Both
Mia is simply delightful. She was a loyal and loving companion to her human for 7 years. Sadly her human is now in a nursing home. Mia is enjoying her time in foster care, meeting and greeting so many new dogs, large and small. She has a small walk (15 mins) twice a day in order to bring her fitness level up and she loves being out and about. She has learnt how to play with toys and enjoys that pastime too. But what she really enjoys, what she loves most in life, is human companionship.
Mia would be an ideal companion for someone who can spend time with her (although she displays no signs of separation anxiety she does seek out human company over doggie company). She does get on well with other dogs so having a doggie friend, although not vital, would also be a nice option for her. She is a well rounded, extremely obedient, cute as a button wee girl.
Medical notes
Mia will be desexed, vaccinated, microchipped & heart worm tested.
Mia came into care with some health issues, SHARI had Mia tested at a local vet and it was discovered she has a high level of cortisol. Unfortunately the results were not conclusive but are pointing towards Cushings Disease.
Cushing's disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones. The medical term for this disease is hyperadrenocorticism.
The adrenal glands produce several vital substances, which regulate a variety of body functions and are necessary to sustain life. The most widely known of these substances is cortisol, commonly known as cortisone.
The most common clinical signs associated with Cushing's disease in dogs include:-
* an increase in appetite,
* an increase in water consumption,
* an increase in urination.
Some dogs may also experience:-
* lethargy, or lack of activity,
* decline in coat quality.
Many of these dogs develop a bloated or "pot-bellied" appearance to their abdomen due to an increase of fat within the abdominal organs and a stretching of the abdominal wall as the organs get heavier. The pot-bellied appearance also develops because the muscles of the abdominal wall become weaker. Panting and increased appetite are other common findings with this disease.
Mia requires no medication or special care currently however may require medical intervention at a later date in her life, for this reason Mia will be adopted with a medical waiver.
Adoption details
ADOPTION:
To meet, adopt or find out more details on this animal, please fill in our adoption application at our website- http://www.safehavenanimalrescueinc.com
Completing this application form does not place you under any obligation to adopt.
Safe Haven Animal Rescue Inc have a 10 day trial/settling period, if for any reason the pet needs to be returned, we will happily take them back into our care once a foster home is found and the adoption fee minus $50 (admin fee) will be returned via bank transfer within 5 working days. If the pet is returned after the trial period there will be no refund made.
Harvey Dog Training supports SHARI and has kindly offered to provide our adopted animals 30% off training/obedience classes. If you are keen to enrol your new puppy/dog please mention this in your email to us!
ADOPTION PROCESS:
1. An Adoption application must be filled out prior to the meet and greet with the animal.
2. 'Meet & Greet' with the animal and their carer. You must bring your dog along to the meet and greet if you are meeting another dog, this is to ensure they get along before commencing adoption.
3. The animal must not be taken on the day unless prior arranged (travelling over a 2 hr round trip). If prior arrangement is made, an adoption agreement/s and payment details will be given, this can take 2-3 days to finalize before the meet & greet so please give time.
4. 10 day trial period commences
5. Adoption is finalized after 14 days and paperwork is sent via email.
Sorry we can’t take calls, as our rescue is run entirely by volunteers, but we endeavour to respond to your email within 24 - 48 hours. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT HOLD ANY ANIMALS SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT NOW.
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.
