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About Scrappy ~ Border Collie (on trial 15/4/2019)
Hi I’m Scrappy, an incredibly spunky 5 year old border collie who wants to be your new leading man. I enjoy meeting new people, I’m enthusiastic, full to the brim with character and I have devishly good looks to boot.
I’m an energetic boy who’s favourite past time is to be with you - wherever that may be. If you want to spend time in the yard - I’m there. If you want to sit and watch TV - I’m there too. Let’s just say I have no concept of privacy so I’ll be your shadow wherever you go (and I mean everywhere!)
I’ve been described as anxious for human companionship and I’ll have to admit that’s true - I’m just one of those guys who needs his family’s attention and support to feel safe and loved. I’m an eligible bachelor looking for a very special family who will commit to helping me settle into my very own furever home. You’ll need time and a load of patience too as my need for attention can be intense at times. I also need a bit of work on my impulse control, but none of us are perfect right?! I’m a diamond in the rough just waiting for your experience and guidance to help me become a well adjusted boy.
Being a typical border collie I’m super smart (if I say so myself) - I sit, drop, shake, wait and come. I look to you for direction and I’m so eager to learn that you’ll love training sessions with me. I’d thrive in a home where you’ll do advanced training with me and teach me tricks (or train me in agility) so that I can show off my intelligence. If you are a jogger I’ll happily be your running buddy too.
I’ve been in foster care with a few dogs - I’m not a fan of male dogs but I’ll hang out with the ladies. I’ve been known to round up small dogs and puppies like they are sheep so my canine social skills need some refining. I think I’d prefer to be an only dog in my new home so that you can focus your energies on the most important person here, that’s me!
I would suit someone who’s home a lot or could take me to work. An active couple, or a family with energetic older teenagers (16 years plus) who will spend lots of time with me might be a good match. I wouldn’t suit a home with young kids as they’d take the focus away from yours truly. If you’re semi retired or your human kids have left the nest and you need some love then I’ll happily put my paw up to be your new fur child. I may also be a good fit for well-fenced, small acreage where I’m given a job to do - like helping you water the lawn or doing a spot of gardening.
I have a zest for life and I will make you laugh at my antics (both good and cheeky). Yeah sure I will bark the place down if I’m outside in the yard on my own, but when I give you cuddles, chase the water from the hose or dart around the yard you will have a good laugh with me and life is all about balance right?
If you are looking to commit to a very special boy who will dote on you as much as you dote on him then please contact John on johnpgid@yahoo.com.au for more information on Scrappy. You can also fill out our adoption questionnaire here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt . Scrappy is in foster care in Medowie , NSW (Newcastle area).
Scrappy’s adoption fee is $350 and he is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered.
You can see all our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au
Medical notes
Healthy lad
Adoption details
(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire:
https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
If there is a phone number listed in the dog's profile then you can also phone for more information.
(2) If the questionnaire is approved you can arrange to meet the pet, usually at the foster carer's home or nearby.
(3) If that goes well we will arrange a property check so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've selected. We will ask to see photo ID.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay for and adopt your new family member! The two week trial begins on the day of adoption. More details of our Adoption Procedure on our website: https://tinyurl.com/adoptproc
We prefer payment by funds transfer and don't accept cash or personal cheques.
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