Adoption information
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About Obsidian (Obi)
Hi my name is Obi. You might not realize because of my dark coloured coat, but I’m a rescued dingo pup. I was born in the bush and sadly my parents were killed but my brother and I survived and now it’s time for us to find human families of our own. My favourite game is tug of war and I love scratches behind my ears.
You might be wondering what welcoming a dingo pup into your family is like. I am a very sweet natured boy and also incredibly energetic and playful. Dingoes bond very strongly with their family and true to my dingo nature I can take a bit of time to warm up to new people. However I have been socialized by many different volunteers at the shelter and I am quick to make new human friends once I get over my initial timidness.
Being a wild born dingo I am an exceptional differ and climber, even at my young age. My new family need to be prepared to embrace my intelligent nature with lots of toys and activities as well as modified fencing (see fencing information below). I would love a home with a desexed male or female dog or dingo ,medium or large breed canine friends would be best. Because I am easily startled and can be quite rough when I play, a home with kids over tern would be best. I need a home with no cats or pocket pets please. If you would like to find out more about me or dingoes in general please send an enquiry.
Obi is a high content dingo.
A high content dingo typically has two dingo parents or a large amount of dingo genetics (75% or higher). High content dingoes are sometimes known as “pure dingoes”. High content dingoes have much stricter fencing requirements due to their climbing ability. You will need ONE OR MORE of the follow BEFORE an adoption trial for a high content dingo can begin.
- A 2m colour-bond or paling fence with nothing leaning against or near the fence line
- A 1.8m fence (of any sturdy material) with a 45 degree inward facing over-hang of 60cm to prevent climbing (see here: https://sanctuarysos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cat-proof-fence-barrier-to-keep-cats-safe-in-the-garden.jpg ).
- A dog enclosure at least 1.8m high with either a full roof or 45 degree inward facing over-hang of 60cm to prevent climbing. Must be at least 25m square (for instance 5m x 5m or 8m x 3m)
- Mesh, concrete or similar around the base of the fence may also be required
Some manufacturers of pre-made dog enclosures include:
https://www.spotonpetenclosures.com.au/shop/listings/pet-enclosures/
Another option is using construction fencing style panels from bunnings or welded mesh sheets and posts.
Adoption details
Please note at this time pending legal advice we are unable to offer fox kit adoption to private owners.
Dingo Adoption:
1. Send an email inquiry with your name and contact details outlining your current living situation, pets and family members and anything else you think might be relevant, particularly what your house and yard are like. Remember our dingoes typically require an enclosure or modified fencing.
2. We will email you back adoption information and an application form to fill out and return to us.
3. If your application is approved- Come along to meet us and our dingoes at our Camden shelter or their foster carers home and let us find the right furry family member for you.
4. Before you can pick up your new dingo you will also need to under a house/yard check and pay your adoption fee. No animals are rehomed unless their adoption fee is paid in full and a yard check has been completed.
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.