Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Bailey
Bailey is a very bright and enthusiastic puppy, who, at the age of three months, is desperate to find the right environment to nurture his natural gift of genius.
Bailey is a purebred Kelpie pup who is so easy to train. He is very responsive to food rewards, extremely human focused and shows all the signs of becoming a biddable, loyal and loveable companion in the right hands.
This gorgeous boy shows no signs of timidity, which enables him to easily soak up all the world has to offer. His curiosity about his environment is a delight to observe for those of us who love to re-live our tender early days vicariously through the fresh eyes of a being so new to this earth.
His needs of physical and mental stimulation are a small trade off to owning one of these magical creatures who offer a lifetime of unsurpassed loyalty. Kelpies were bred to hold their people in high esteem and connect to them with great focus.
To reap these rewards, Bailey would do best in a household who has ample time, commitment and dedication to channel into his development.
Bailey has learned fast during his time in rescue, to heed the warnings of the adult dogs and respects them by carefully observing their space when required. However he would love a playmate who will rough and tumble just as he so keenly does.
Bailey’s exuberance can be a little overwhelming at times, as with most puppies, but unlike many puppies this quality can so easily be directed into productive and desirable activities as Kelpies aim to please.
Do you think you have what it takes to match this boy’s thirst for learning with equal measures of training? Are you a committed dog owner who is searching for a best friend on whom to dote and guide? Bailey is a raw block of exquisite marble, waiting to be chiseled into a the most perfect sculpture of life-long companionship and he keenly awaits his perfect craftsman.
If you think you are that person, please see the application instructions below.
Medical notes
Bailey is very healthy.
Adoption details
Please email us a little bit about yourself. We do not operate on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Instead, our aim is to find the most suitable forever home for the animals in our 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 may not 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.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO APPLICANTS:
We hate to disappoint people. It’s something that really upsets us, but unfortunately it comes with the territory of what we do. So we want to take the time to explain something.
When we take on a dog, we make a commitment both to that dog and the former owners of that dog to find this fur-kid their perfect forever home. Our 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 us, sometimes we are approached by friends or even family in relation to a particular dog. However, we have made a promise not to compromise on my commitment and we have to turn them down.
This isn’t a reflection of their dog ownership skills, nor how we feel about them personally. Our decision will always come down to whether we believe that they are a match. Not just any match - the best match.
Sometimes we are lucky to have several interested parties who would be a good match and it can be difficult to choose between them. Our ultimate decision will, however, not be influenced by our 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 us 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.
We 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.