Jemima ~ Kelpie puppy (on trial 11-2-18)

Jemima in Hebrew means Dove, the symbol of peace and that is our girl for sure. Jemima is 6 weeks of fluffy sook. Her favourite things are food, cuddles and the other dogs. She is a stand out in her litter as the only one with long hair and earned the nickname Bear in her first weeks of life. She outweighs her siblings and you could be forgiven for thinking she has some Shepherd in there somewhere.

Jemima stares at her people with pleading eyes for attention and pats. It will be imperative for her to have lots of cuddles and another dog for company. She follows her big Kelpie foster brother everywhere and loves playtime, even if it’s just chasing him around the yard. She loves toys and especially puzzle toys if she can find tasty treats. Jemima comes when called and adores people.

Jemima is awaiting vet assessment and her first vaccination. We anticipate she should be ready for her new home week commencing the 19th of February when she will be turning 10 weeks old. Being a very young pup, Jemima will not be able to be left for long periods of time, so will need a family where someone is home most of the time. She will need a secure yard with no gaps in fencing and might struggle with stairs until she gets a bit bigger. It is an absolute must that she be allowed to sleep inside at least until fully grown. Kelpies require minimum 5ft fencing.

Being a working breed, she will be full of energy. The time and work you put into her as a pup will determine her temperament as an adult. Puppy school and continued training are always recommended to create a strong bond with a new pup and teach them the skills to live happily in a new home and family. Small children must also be monitored around young pups to ensure they are handled correctly and a positive relationship is created on both sides. Please consider the needs and energy levels of a Kelpie before you apply. They must join an active family who will give them daily exercise and activities to keep their mind occupied. If they do not receive this and become bored, they can resort to nuisance behaviours purely to pass the time. They are not a breed for low energy households.

As Jemima is not yet desexed, she is only available for adoption to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Port Stephens because she'll need to be returned to our vet for desexing when she's approximately 5 months old.

Jemima is currently in care in Port Stephens. As we anticipate a lot of interest in her, please contact her carer Lauren via email at hitthesand@hotmail.com You will be asked to complete an adoption questionnaire which you will find if you follow the link below or alternatively, visit the Dog Rescue Newcastle website, click on “How to Adopt” and complete the questionnaire from there.

Jemima’s adoption fee is $550 and includes her desexing, vaccinations and microchipping and she's been treated for fleas and worms.