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About Precious
WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO ENQUIRES WITH BRIEF TO THE POINT ANSWERS TO ALL THE QUESTIONS UNDER "THE ADOPTION PROCESS"
As a puppy Precious and her siblings were cared for by the "Dog Lady of Yuendumu" in a very remote part of the NT. When they were returned Precious did not settle and after some time Precious came back into foster care.
Precious is now about 2yrs old. We have absolutely no idea of her breed. With her big ears, she looks a little like a kelpie on little legs. She is not a tiny dog, a small sturdy dog. Perhaps 10kgs??
We have no idea who she will respond to cats.
Precious can be very nervous of new people and sudden movements and will hide. Once she is comfortable she wriggles her own body in excitement.
She is becoming more confident if allowed to come for attention in her own time. Then she becomes very affectionate keen to find a human to call her own.
Precious has never been alone, mostly in the company of dogs of all ages. She does not need another dog for company as long as she goes to a home who understands that she will need to be very slowly eased into spending time alone.
We feel Precious will suit a quiet home without children who may overwhelm her and the children may be disappointed when she hides.
Everything is new to her so she will need a lot of time to adjust to her new environment. She has not yet walked on a lead.
Precious flew from Alice Springs to Sydney and is in foster care in Kingsford near UNSW.
She is desexed, vaccinated and parasite treated.
Adoption details
WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO ENQUIRES WITH BRIEF TO THE POINT ANSWERS TO ALL THE QUESTIONS BELOW.
Have you had a dog before is so, when, size, and age? (not if you have looked after someone else's dog)
Have both the applicant and their partner, extended family, housemates, parents discussed having a dog, and are they "on the same page"?
Most dogs, puppies, and young cannot be left alone for long hrs e.g more than 4hrs at a time. How will you deal with this issue?
If 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?
Have you considered coping with all these issues when you have children (how old are your children?)?
A dog is not just for the children. The parents/caregivers must want the puppy and realise the constant supervision and boundaries needed.
Have you considered that a dog or a puppy cannot immediately be taken to a dog park or cafe and need to slowly understand all the new sights, sounds, people, dogs, etc of their new environment?
Are you prepared to seek additional one on one training for you and your dog, if necessary?
Have you considered where the dog will sleep at night?
Have you considered any veterinary costs?
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 or eventual size of a puppy?
If you are offered a meet and greet and it is felt by all that the dog or pup is 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.