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About Baxter
Baxter is a 2 year old Jack Russell X. He has a wonderful, happy go lucky personality and loves everyone. Baxter enjoys going for a walk, chasing a ball and playing tug. He especially loves cuddles on the couch. While Baxter is incredibly friendly, he can get too over excited and has been learning about self -control while with his foster mum. Initially he got so excited he couldn’t listen to instructions and didn’t have any manners with people or other dogs, but this has improved with help and guidance. He does still sometimes get a bit too overexcited so wouldn’t be suitable for young children, quiet dogs or older dogs.
Baxter wouldn’t like to be home all day on his own and would probably exhibit some nuisance barking if left alone all the time. So his ideal family would be with someone who is home quite a bit, maybe a parent with older children 10+ years, or someone who works from home or only works part time and has another young, exuberant dog that enjoys playing and is very tolerant.
Baxter does have a couple of medical issues to be aware of: he can get some skin allergies – gets a bit of a red chest and eyes and can scratch a bit at times (we believe it is probably grass allergies) he hasn’t needed any medication for this condition since been in care. The second issue is he has a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap) and while it doesn’t need surgery immediately, he certainly will need it in the future. This surgery can be reasonably expensive and does require post-operative care to ensure it heals well. So please be very mindful that this is something you are able to commit to before applying.
In saying that, if you think you might be the ideal family please email: Caninelifeline@hotmail.com to be sent an application form.
Medical notes
Baxter does have a couple of medical issues to be aware of: he can get some skin allergies – gets a bit of a red chest and eyes and can scratch a bit at times (we believe it is probably grass allergies) he hasn’t needed any medication for this condition since been in care. The second issue is he has a luxating patella (dislocating kneecap) and while it doesn’t need surgery immediately, he certainly will need it in the future. This surgery can be reasonably expensive and does require post-operative care to ensure it heals well. So please be very mindful that this is something you are able to commit to before applying.
Adoption details
1. Fall in love with Baxter and read his full profile.
2. Email us for an application form.
3. Wait for us to contact you if you are shortlisted for adoption. A trainer may telephone you for additional information or simply to arrange for a meet and greet with our dog at a mutually agreeable time.
5. If you are the successful applicant and you wish to go ahead with the adoption process please decide what level of adoption you would like to proceed with.
Adoption Only – your adoption fee is $450. Your new dog comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, and with a collar.
Adoption with Assistance – your adoption fee is $550. Your new dog comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, with a collar and a training halter. A short introductory lesson with one of our trainers to help settle your dog in and introduce the fundamentals of the training your dog has been receiving whilst in foster care is also included. This will be conducted in your home if within 50 klm of the fostercarer, otherwise at an alternative venue by mutual agreement.
Adoption and Training – your adoption fee is $750. Your new dog comes desexed, vaccinated and microchipped and with a collar. Plus training equipment (lead & head halter) and two private lessons to help you understand the foundations of all obedience and general behaviour shaping techniques that your new dog has been learning whilst in foster care with one of our trainer/trainers. These will be conducted in your home if within 50 klm of the fostercarer, otherwise at an alternative venue by mutual agreement. Ongoing support is also included if you need some extra assistance to help your new forever friend settle into your family.
6. Pay your adoption fee, sign our adoption papers and arrange handover of your new best friend. A two week trial period begins at this point and flows automatically into adoption if both parties are happy.
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.
