Adoption information
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About Sophie
1) Generally
- Should be the only permanent dog in the home.
- Not Good With Cats
- Good with Kids + 12 yrs due size
- Toilet Trained
- Size 18 kgs
- defensive around other dogs
2) Likes, Dislikes, Fears, Endearments and Quirks
Smart, affectionate, playful, inquisitive and eager to please, Sophie's puppy like charm endears her to everyone who meets her.
While quick to learn, she can also be stubborn and single minded - typical of the breed.
In the safety of home Sophie is confident and happy - loves playing football and snuggles down at the same time every night.
Sophie is defensive around other dogs so needs to stay on a lead.
This adorable girl will have long conversations with you and indicates when she needs to go out.
Sophie is frightened of water (poor love).
Already had successful entropion surgery which has resolved potential irritation to the eyes, typical of the breed.
3) Ideal Owner
Active singles or couples looking for a young, happy and affectionate companion - a commitment to some ongoing training to ensure Sophie continues to make progress.
Sophie is playful around kids and only tends to get overexcited when adults come home. We always recommend homes where any kids are at least 6yrs and only if gentle and calm around dogs. No dog deserves to be rough housed or exposed to a loud, chaotic environment.
Sophie is ok for full time workers (9am-5pm) as long as she is a central focus when people are home. Sophie prefers company but can cope alone.
She should be the only permanent dog in the home so she can have all the attention.
Sophie will not suit homes where people live in very close proximity to each other with small outside areas e.g. villas, units, apartment complexes, terrace houses, strata complexes etc.
As Sophie is people orientated she needs to be part of family activities. Sophie will not suit homes with residents that are:
- very young, frail, elderly,
- renters,
- novice dog owners or
- time poor.
4) Tolerance to Being Alone During the Day
Will alert to something strange but is not currently a nuisance barker.
Sophie will suit any of the following:
- someone home more often than not.
- stay at home parent.
- someone that works from home.
- part time workers as long as someone is home more often than not.
- empty nesters.
- active retirees.
5) Exercise Requirements
Medium. Sophie requires daily good quality exercise and mental stimulation. Sophie could be a little 'pocket rocket' at the park.
6) When ON a lead ...
Like most dogs she is ok unless distracted. She is making progress very quickly.
7) When OFF a lead ...
Never been off the lead.
8) Type of Yard Required
- Medium to large interesting and secure.
- May take advantage of an open gate and wander off but does not usually try and escape.
- Ok with shoulder height fencing.
Adoption details
ADOPTION PROCESS (simple and easy)
1. Read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly - for you to self screen
2. The Expression of Interest (EOI) form MUST be completed prior to a meet and greet.
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
3. Speak to the carer/owner directly for more detailed info to determine if there are any 'deal breakers' - designed to save time and avoid falsely raising hopes.
4. 'Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. If you have a current dog it must meet too. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend. Both parties may wish to report their thoughts to each other but MUST update Dog Adoption directly too.
5. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more then 2 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 2 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
6. Normally, both parties have a think about the meeting, and if they wish to proceed, the adoption is completed after the adoption agreement, payment and screening is finalised.
7. A 2 week cooling off period commences once the dog arrives.
Learn more about Cooling Off Periods V Risky Trials
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/can-my-dogs-new-owner-have-a-trial-period-before-deciding-to-adopt.html
Folks who complete EOIs have a higher priority then general enquiries - due to a lack of resources. Your info is protected under Privacy Legislation.
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.