Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Buckley
*ON TRIAL* Allow me to introduce you to the amazing, gorgeous Buckley. Buckley is the very definition of a ‘good boy’.
This furry kid is so into his people and he barely puts a foot wrong. He is toilet trained and snuggly, undemanding and such an incredible cutie.
Buckley walks well off-lead at the park and has a great recall. He interacts well with other dogs and doesn’t have a bone of aggression in his body. At the moment he is living with 10 eight week old puppies with whom he is very patient.
Buckley doesn’t seem to shed and will have a long coat if allowed to grow. He is enjoying a wide array of lovely jackets and coats to keep him warm in the cold, winter weather.
While Buckley is a quiet and undemanding dog, he shows no signs of age and runs and runs at the park, like a dog half his age. At the age of nine (only just turned) Buckley has a long way to go as little dogs typically have quite long lives.
This adorable fluff-ball is outgoing without being over-the-top and just adores his snuggles and pats. Sitting in your lap is his greatest joy as he loves his special people with all his precious heart. If you want to be that person, you must be equally generous with your affection for Buckley to be content.
There is something very human like about Buckley’s appearance. Sometimes he reminds me of a little old man and other times a mischievous little boy. The way he interacts with you is also quite human-like, as he ‘talks’ back to you often when you address him.
If you’re looking to own the goodest boy in the park, Buckley is your man. But a boy like Buckley won’t just go to anyone. Buckley is special and he will go to a home that recognises how precious he is, bestowing upon him an abundance of companionship and love. Buckley will return this in equal measure and can’t wait to share in your life’s adventures. If you think you can provide this boy with such a home, please see the instructions below.
Medical notes
Buckley has had a dental scale and polish with several e reactions to restore his oral health. He is otherwise extremely healthy and fit for his age.
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.