Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Hugo
You may be forgiven for mistaking this little fluff ball for a crisp, white cumulus cloud. In fact, hiding under all that wool is beautiful little Hugo, a Miniature Poodle with a heart of gold.
This boy is a delight to have around. He is affectionate, loyal and at times, quite playful. Not to mention absolutely stunning. Running your hand over his non-shedding coat is reminiscent of touching a plush, sheep’s skin rug and cuddling him is like holding on to a teddy bear.
Hugo is very attentive to his people and just loves to be with them. Unfortunately he suffers from a puppy hood that was the product of intensive farming practices and spent a lot of his critical period in less than ideal conditions.
Despite this the only evident scars appear to be that he is a little reticent around new people and in particular men. For this reason Hugo will go to a female only home where he can feel comfortable on a daily basis.
Hugo has come along in leaps and bounds during his time at Onyx Rescue and has become confident with other dogs and is growing in confidence with strangers. He is still intimidated by larger dogs and would benefit from a being an only dog where he can receive all the love and attention he requires. He will go to a home without young children or cats.
Hugo requires a strong and confident leader to give him boundaries and direction on a daily basis. He is a well behaved dog but would benefit from obedience training to work out his intelligent mind.
This gorgeous little cloud is not a high energy dog, but being only 14 months old, he does need to get out and about daily for physical and mental enrichment.
There is something very special about Hugo. I’m not sure if it’s the endearing manner in which dances on his hind legs when he’s happy, his beautiful prancing gait that gives him a noble distinction or the way he loves his chosen person absolutely and gives them his whole heart.
Sometimes when you pat him he will reciprocate with long, slow licks of affection - which is incredibly endearing.
This darling is a gentle boy who walks well on the lead and follows you beautifully off-lead at the park without running off.
While his coat does not shed, he will require regular grooming in order to keep him looking as spectacular as he currently is.
If you can offer this amazing creature the forever-home that he deserves and in turn be the lucky recipient of his undying loyalty and warm, attentive companionship, please see the application instructions below.
Medical notes
Hugo has luxating patellas, which are quite common in small breeds. He does not show any symptoms and runs around just fine. When he grows old his knees may develop some arthritis.
Adoption details
Please email me a little bit about yourself. I do not operate on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Instead, my aim is to find the most suitable forever home for the animals in my care.
Your email should include details about who lives at your home, both humans and animals and what their daily schedules and living arrangements are like. It should include details about your previous dogs and a thorough break down of the house rules you will have for this pet as well as what their typical day will look like.
It may take a couple of weeks to process the applications. Please try to be patient. All applicants will receive a response - but it won’t be an immediate one.
If your application seems promising you will be contacted for a telephone interview. Should this be successful you will be invited to a meet and greet and asked to send photos of your property.
Should the meet and greet end favourably, you may pay the adoption fee, sign some paperwork and take the pet on a two week trial during which time you will be asked to provide regular updates.
During this trial period the pet remains the property of Onyx Rescue and adoption will only be finalised following a successful trial.
See some of my previous rescues and keep up with the status of my current rescues by joining here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748478285317783/
AN OPEN LETTER TO APPLICANTS:
I hate to disappoint people. It’s something that really upsets me, but unfortunately it comes with the territory of what I do. So I want to use this post to explain something.
When I take on a dog, I make a commitment both to that dog and the former owners of that dog to find this fur-kid their perfect forever home. My primary criterion in order to achieve this is whether that home is a good match for that dog. Each dog can have vastly different needs from the next and every home is different.
Sometimes well-intentioned people put their friends in touch with me, sometimes I am approached by friends or even family in relation to a particular dog. However, I have made a promise not to compromise on my commitment and I have to turn them down.
This isn’t a reflection of their dog ownership skills, nor how I feel about them personally. My decision will always come down to whether I believe that they are a match. Not just any match - the best match.
Sometimes I am lucky to have several interested parties who would be a good match and it can be difficult to choose between them. My ultimate decision will, however, not be influenced by my relationship with this potential adopter, be it secondary or primary, nor the number of times they have applied and missed out previously, nor whether they applied first, nor the number of times or methods used to contact me about a particular pet, but whether or not they are the BEST match available.
So if you know someone who is interested in any of the dogs at Onyx Rescue, or you are interested in one yourself, please go through the proper channels and send your application through Petrescue. Please do not take offence if you or your friends are not chosen - this only means that there was someone who was a better match. Not a better person, not a better dog owner, but a better match.
I believe there is a home for every dog and a dog for every home, so if you’ve not been chosen previously please do not give up applying - the next one may be your perfect dog.
Thank-you to everyone who supports what we do here - it means the world to us and the beautiful fur-kids seeking homes.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.