Adoption information
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About BJ Inglethorpe
BJ is a funny, happy go lucky character. It is hard not to love his cheeky smile and endearing under-bite. He delights in snuggling on his cushions and blankets and being close to his humans. He can be a bit shy when first meeting you but once you have gained his trust, he likes to sit on the sofa with you and be petted. He also loves to sleep on the bed with you at night – he’s pretty good at sleeping the night through.
Once he feels safe and secure, BJ can be a little bossy when he wants attention but this behavior has subsided as he has settled into his foster home. BJ is a funny boy, not really sure how to play actively with other small dogs, although he is getting better at interactions. He has taken a particular shine to his foster sister so another small female dog will make an ideal companion!
BJ walks well on lead - he really enjoys his walks and runs at the park. His recall once bonded to you is quite good. He sits on command with a bit of help and will blossom with some further training. He is food motivated so treats are a great incentive for this little dog to learn. Generally BJ is fine with other dogs, but has displayed a bit of resource-guarding behaviour at mealtimes. This has been easily resolved with separate feeding areas.
BJ’s new home will see him with a family who has plenty of patience with lots of affection to give. Another non-dominant doggy companion would be an ideal world for him.
BJ is good with cats.
Further information and all updates can be found at the link below:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/bj-inglethorpe-shih-tzu.html
Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.
Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other dogs waiting for a home.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on the link below.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/foster-caring-for-vicdrg.html
Victorian Dog Rescue offers the services of our trainer free for six weeks if needed for any settling in issues.
All dogs that come into the care of Victorian Dog Rescue are tested for heart worm.
Victorian Dog Rescue has a six-week full refund policy and a lifetime takeback guarantee that includes 50 per cent of the adoption fee refunded.
Medical notes
BJ takes heart medication - 2.5mg Pimobendan (Cardisure) 2 times daily.
Weighs 10.7kgs
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer a six-week full refund, free assistance for six weeks for any issues, and a lifetime takeback policy with a fifty percent refund of the adoption fee, and of course an invitation to our adopters’ Christmas party.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.