Adoption information
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About Bella
Hi there :) My name is Bella and I am so happy to be part of the Off The Chain pack. My story so far is unfortunately not a happy one; I came to OtC after I was abandoned at the pound. Things got worse for me when I was mauled during a break in, when members of the public released all the dogs and I was attacked. You can see in some of my photos that I still have some scars, and when I was first rescued I was pretty shy and scared. But enough of the sad stuff! To the surprise of the team, I quickly came out of my shell once I was given the love and care I deserved - and I haven’t looked back! Now I am living life to the fullest with my foster family and waiting patiently for a forever home to call my own. I am a trusting, loving, energetic girl who adores attention and quality time. I play all day with my foster sister and keep her in line; if she jumps up or bothers you then I let her know! I am just crazy about going for walks and playing with with my favourite squeaky toys. Oh and belly rubs! I can sit and shake but often I just cut to the chase and collapse on the ground ready for a tummy rub, I’m pretty sneaky that way 😉 I am good at the vets and in the car, and am happy to sleep inside our outside as long as I have a nice warm bed to snuggle into. In the day I like to running around protecting the yard and also enjoy a snooze in the sun after all my hard work. Though I am gentle and patient at meal times, I also respond well to treats and so am a quick learner. I would suit a family who has a good-sized yard and who likes to go out for walks and adventures. Mostly I just want a family to love me, scars and all. If this sounds like you then I am here ready to say hello. Love, Bella xx
Adoption details
Before applying, please consider and finalise the following: real estate approval, fence repair if needed, outside shelter areas and look into the dog's breed dietary requirements eg large breed vs medium breed.
Once you are ready to adopt, please complete the OTC Adoption Application questionnaire below. This is not a contract or agreement of any kind, just an expression of interest in the animal. We will not authorise meets unless this has been completed and only approved applications may meet the dogs. Once you are approved and have submitted all relevant information, we will organise for you to meet the dog at your home, or in a public place. If you have other animals they must be at the meet.
If at the meet, you and the dog get along- you have the option of either taking the dog on the spot (in exchange for the full adoption fee paid upfront, and contract signed)- or placing the dog on hold for up to 2 days without any holding fee applicable. When adoption begins you will be provided with 7 days' worth of food for the dog, as well as what brand and type of food it is, so that you may change their diet carefully and slowly, or purchase more, if needed.
*PLEASE NOTE we do not hold dogs for 3 days or longer, without a non-refundable holding deposit of $100. If you are unwilling to put a deposit on the dog, we will continue to advertise and speak with other potential adopters and so you may miss out. We have had to make the deposit non refundable to avoid time-wasters, especially when it comes to puppies under 5 months of age. The $100 holding deposit is then subtracted from the outstanding adoption fee, which is to be paid at collection of the dog. Eg if full adoption fee is $450, and you pay a $100 holding fee so we can hold the dog for a week- the day you collect the dog you will sign and adoption contract, and pay the remaining $350 fee of which $50 is non-refundable.
During the trial period, should the pet become ill, you must present it to the OTC-approved vet clinic in your area and OTC will cover any treatment needed.
On commencement of the trial period, OTC will send you a copy of your signed contract, the vaccination cards, desexing certificate and microchip number implant details.
So. Ready to roll? Then fill out the attached short form, and we will be in contact to successful applicants asap. Feel free to follow us up via Facebook page inbox.
Adoption Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OTCadoptionapp
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.
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