Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Gus
*ON TRIAL* This rotund ball of love is Gus, a five year old Pug with a happy waddle and a heart of gold. He has progressed a great deal during his time at Onyx Rescue, from a largely human avoidant individual to a precious pupper who diligently seeks out the attention and company of humans.
You can see how proud of himself he is, as his whole body wags and twists in delight when you bestow encouragement upon him and he just loves being called a ‘good boy’.
Gus has lead a sheltered life where he has been underexposed to much of the outside human world and he will continue to take time to adjusts to all the crazy noises and sights of our frenzied civilisation.
While this delightful chap is still a work in progress and may always be a little timid around new sights and sounds, he has displayed great capability for development and we know that he will continue to work through his hesitations with the encouragement and direction of his new family.
Despite his initial fears he never once showed an ounce of aggression - this boy is all about the love. He doesn’t need to learn to give it, his heart is bursting with love. He wants to learn what it means to really BE loved.
Gus is great with other dogs and very tolerant of their often unrefined behaviours. He enjoys pottering around at the dog park, soliciting pats from strangers and trotting about behind his playmates.
This beautiful soul is looking for a fresh start with people who have plenty of time to teach him all about the nuisances of our crazy, beautiful world. From the oceans to the rivers to the bustling cafes, there’s so many new experiences to be had for a wee little Puggy and this smooch is waiting for you to teach him about them all.
If you have the time, dedication and love to embed this boy deeply into your life and would like to experience the unique joys of Mr Gus and his silly, affection soliciting squirming, please carefully follow the application instructions below to apply. At just five years old and with great health on his side, we are sure this boy will have quite a few years left and he’s waiting to spend them with you.
Medical notes
Gus is a healthy little pug.
Adoption details
*WARNING: If you do not follow the application instructions below, your application will be disregarded.*
Please tell us about yourself using the orange ‘enquire about this pet’ button below. 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 application 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.
Please tell us what your dog’s sleeping arrangements will be as well as what you plan to do with your dog if you go away on holidays.
Please provide AS MUCH detail as possible to increase your chances of a successful application.
It may take up to four 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 the 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 our 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.