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About Ted
This is Ted,
he likes puppies and can be a bit standoffish to other dogs. We suspect that will get better in time now that he has been desexed. He's had a hard and interesting life, he looks older than he is.
Going by his teeth and other indicators he looks like he may be about 5-6 or younger.
It's quite hard to tell.
He was badly beaten by other dogs and was lucky to be alive. But since his recovery, he has been a bit slow. Our vets suspect he sustained some soft tissue injuries and so is a bit stiff in the back legs. He will need a special owner one who is willing to work with him. He is an affectionate old dog. He loves pats.
Unfortunately, we have no idea how he is around children and other pets.
He won't require the same amount of exercise as a younger fitter dog.
He likes going outside for a gentle stroll but generally likes relaxing. It's kind of like he has retired. So he could suit a full-time worker.
We think given time he will get less stiff, as the injuries, he sustained in the bad fight that brought him to us recover and heal further.
If your willing to give it a go he will be too!
Ted will fly from Alice Springs to Melbourne and be in foster care in Coburg Nth.
He is desexed, vaccinated and parasite treated.
Adoption details
WHEN APPLYING PLEASE PROVIDE ALL THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW
Do you really want a dog?
Have both the applicant and their partner discussed having a dog and "on the same page"?
If you live with your parents do they want a dog?
f you want a puppy have you seriously considered the work involved i.e. toilet training, chewing, mouthing - those sharp teeth - jumping up, going to puppy classes, maybe having extra one on one classes?
Have you considered coping with all these issues when you have children (how old are your children?) an extended family (who makes up your family) your flatmates? Are there elderly relatives to be considered?
The parents/caregivers must want the puppy and realise the constant supervision and boundaries needed.
Have you considered that puppies cannot be left for more than 4hrs without human or dog company so as to prevent separation anxiety resulting in excessive barking and or destroying everything? Dogs are pack animals.
Have you considered that a dog even pup cannot immediately be taken to a dog park or cafe?
Have you considered that we cannot guarantee how the dog will behave with other pets you may have? Our dogs have usually spent a lot of time with other dogs but if you already have a dog they may not want another dog to join the family?
Have you considered where the dog will sleep at night? If the dog is outside during the day and it is cold how can you help the dog stay warm and sheltered?
Have you had a dog before if so what size was it and when did you have the dog?
Have you considered the costs if the dog becomes ill?
Have you considered how to cope with behavior issues should they arise?
If you rent have you obtained written approval for a dog?
If you own an apartment have you obtained written approval from the body corporate?
Have you puppy-proofed your home and bought all the things you feel you will need?
Have you considered that we never know the breed of the dog or the eventual size?
If you are offered a meet and greet and it is felt by all that the dog or pup are a good fit for your family, we expect you to be ready to take the dog home/adopt at the time? We cannot hold dogs as space in foster care is needed for other dogs.
Thank you
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.