Adoption information
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About Tino
Tino is a pure bred Italian Greyhound. Her kennel name is WAY-UP-HIGH. She has the most wonderful, loyal nature, loves her toys and playing with the other dogs in her foster home.
Being a pup, she still needs obedience training see information below). She adores people and is not a barker at this stage.
Tino will only be re-homed with a family that has an existing Italian Greyhound, someone who has experience with this breed.
About the breed: The Italian Greyhound (known as the IG) is a slender, fine-boned little dog. The short, glossy coat comes in all colors, including gray, slate gray, red, fawn, blue, black, white or cream. The dogs can be white with color markings or color with white markings on the chest and feet.
The Italian Greyhound is playful, keen, affectionate, intelligent and kind-mannered. It is generally submissive and wants nothing more than to please its owner. It is sensitive to the tone of one's voice and will not listen if it senses that it is stronger minded than its owner, however it will also not respond well to harsh discipline. Owners need to be calm, yet possess an air of natural authority. They can be reserved with strangers; must be socialised well. Generally they are not difficult to train provided their handler is consistent with them. This dog can be high-strung and timid if overprotected, and does not receive enough exercise, including a daily pack walk. It does best in a quiet household, although it does get along well with other dogs and cats, so long as the humans around it display leadership. In a stressful situation, do not try to reassure the dog by stroking or cuddling, as this intensifies the stress in the dog. Italian Greyhounds are very dependent and peaceful. This dog needs you to be his pack leader. Dogs that are babied and overprotected will be snappish if they are frightened.
Italian Greyhounds are active little dogs who need a good, daily walk. In addition, they love to run free and play. Be sure to make them heel on the lead.
IGs lifespan ranges around 12-15 years, although they have been know to live to the ripe old age of 19!
Tino will require a very secure yard with high fencing (such as colourbond) and must have access to inside the home 24 hours a day. She MUST have another Italian Greyhound in her new family. It will be necessary for a meet-and-greet between IGs to establish compatibility before adoption.
Tino is now ready for adoption and applications to adopt her are now being accepted. For further details, please phone Nigel on 02 6584 4992.
Medical notes
as of 30/11/2017 Tino weighs 4.2 kg
Adoption details
The first step is to phone or email Midcoast Dog Rescue Inc. for assessment regarding prospective ownership and pet suitability.
Adoption Application forms must be completed.
A property inspection will be carried out on properties in the Port Macquarie area so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you’ve selected. Proof of home ownership will be required. If renting your home, a letter from the owner’s agent confirming that the pet is allowed will be required.
A 2 week trial period commences on the day of adoption. If, for any reason, the dog is returned to Midcoast Dog Rescue within the trial period, the total adoption fee paid will be refunded.
All Midcoast Dog Rescue animals come desexed, microchipped, vaccinated (up to date), vet checked ,wormed, flea and tick treated.
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Midcoast Dog Rescue Inc. is trying to expand its foster carer network so that we can help more dogs in need. This is a very rewarding experience and suits a variety of people. Some people, for whatever reason, are unable to make a permanent commitment to a dog, a commitment which can last for up to 15 years. Others use the fostering experience as an interim measure before committing to permanently owning a dog. If you think you could be interested in becoming a foster carer, either on a long-term or a short-term basis, and would like more information please contact Nigel on 6584 4992 or Wendy on 6584 7027.
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.
