Adoption information
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About Theodore
Name: Theodore
Breed: Kelpie X Cattle Dog
Age: 8 weeks
Sex: Male
Dog Friendly: Yes
Child Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Yes
Toilet Trained: In training
Location: Loganholme, QLD
Hello my name is Theodore and I'm a confident little explorer. At 8 weeks old I am full of beans and just love life. I am a Kelpie X Cattle Dog with the cutest floppy ears and puppy dog eyes! I love playing, cuddling and being involved in whatever you are doing. A happy go lucky kind of guy I like to go on adventures around the yard in search of the perfect chewing stick. The son of a working dog I am smart and eager to please. I already sleep in my crate all night long, but will sing out if I need a toilet break, am mastering 'sit' and am working on toilet training. With structure and training I will grow into your perfect furry best friend.
These puppies are from working parents so please don’t apply if you live in a unit, townhouse or a small home. These applications will not be replied to. These puppies need acreage or a very large yard.
A bit about the breed:
KELPIE
The Kelpie is known for its boundless energy, enthusiasm and work ethic. For this reason, they are not recommended for relatively inactive families, as they require lots of physical and mental stimulation each day. A bored Kelpie can develop behavioural problems, so owners are encouraged to keep them well occupied.
A highly intelligent breed, the Kelpie is easy to train and a fast learner. Not only are they great workers, but they excel in agility trials due to their ability to jump extremely high.
When dealing with livestock, the clever Kelpie often jumps on the backs of sheep and runs over the top of them to get to the other side as quickly as possible.
CATTLE DOG
Cattle Dogs are intelligent dogs who are easy to train. These dogs were bred to work and that means they can become easily bored if they are not given an outlet for their energy.
Taking on a Cattle Dog means committing to regularly exercising the dog through long walks. They are also ideally suited to agility, flyball and herding trials.
The Cattle Dog makes a good family dog but they require training and they can have a tendency to be a bit nippy. This dog does have a tendency to be a bit dominant but with early training and socialization he will come to know his place in the family. He needs to know who the pack leader is in the family so he can take direction accordingly.
Medical notes
Theodore is being desexed between the 4 - 8th May and will be ready to leave his foster home from the 9th May.
Theodore has/will have the following vetwork completed:
~ Desexed
~ 2 x Vaccinations (C3 & C5)
~ Microchipped
~ All-Wormed
~ Flea Treated
~ Heartworm Treated
Adoption details
** PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT HOLD ANY DOGS SO PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE READY TO ADOPT NOW. **
It is important that your home meets the criteria below:
* Dogs must sleep inside at night, not only do we like our dogs to be included in the family, this ensures they are kept safe from toads, snakes as well as the weather etc.
* If renting, your landlord or Body Corporate MUST approve prior to filling out this application (If this is not done we may need to move to the next application).
* Your home must have secure fencing.
* All dogs & cats in the home must be desexed and fully vaccinated.
* Children must be supervised at all times with the new pet.
* Puppy school/obedience training is a must if adopting a dog under 12 months of age.
If you are not willing to meet the criteria above, your application may be rejected.
~ ADOPTION PROCESS ~
1. Please take the time to read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly.
2. An Adoption application MUST be filled out prior to the meet and greet with the animal.
3. If successful, our adoptions co-ordinator will be in touch within 24-48 hours, if you have not received a response in this time, please check your junk folder.
4. The foster carer will then call you within 24-48 hours to set up a meet & greet, this is also the perfect time to ask any detailed information about the dog and if they are going to be a good match for you and your family.
5. The ‘Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. All potential adopters are given 6 DAYS to meet the dog. If the adopter has not met the dog in this period, then we will assume you are no longer interested. If you have a current dog and the dog you are enquiring about is over 4 months of age they must meet to ensure compatibility. Your pet must be fully vaccinated to be able to meet with our dogs in care. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend.
6. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more than 5 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 3 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
7. The adopter has 24 hours to email admin@luckypaws.com.au to advise if they wish to proceed with the adoption or not. We rely on our foster carers for feedback on how the meet & greet went so each carer will advise us after the meet & greet.
8. Once you email our Adoptions Co-ordinator, we will then email you the adoption paperwork to finalise, this needs to be completed within 4-7 days depending if the dog is a puppy or adult. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER. The dog can only be officially adopted and taken home once the paperwork and adoption fee has been received, we will notify the foster carer and adopter when the dog is ready to go to their new home. The adopter has 4 days to collect the dog after the payment has been received.
9. A 10-day trial period commences once the animal has been collected from the foster carer. During the trial period, should the dog become ill, you must notify Lucky Paws via email at admin@luckypaws.com.au immediately. If the dog requires a vet visit Lucky Paws will ONLY cover vet treatment which has been authorised by a Lucky Paws admin at our partnered vet clinics. We will NOT reimburse you if you choose to go to your own vet or haven’t got approval.
10. The Adoption is finalised after 14 - 28 days and paperwork is sent via email after this period. Please note this can take up to 4 weeks pending on the microchip paperwork. If you need vaccination certificates for puppy school in the meantime, please email us.
Sorry we can’t take calls, as our rescue is run entirely by volunteers, but we endeavour to respond to your email within 24 - 48 hours. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.