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About Varnie Wordsworth
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
My name is Varnie Wordsworth. I have a really sweet nature, which you’ll see in me when we are home together. I love being with my human and if there were two humans at home for me to be with, I think my heart might explode. My foster carer works long hours and has to be away for a lot of the day and that’s just not the way I want my life to be in the long term. I j feel really safe with my humans around. Don’t get me wrong, I am smart and I understand that you do have to pop out from time to time. I can dig that (emotionally, not in the garden), I will just make sure you know how thrilled I am that your back, by doing laps of the house to release the excitement I feel.
I am very tactile and playful. I can stand still for my coat to be brushed and I have even been to the groomer and had my nails done (clipped) which wasn’t too bad at all. I have been for drives in the car where I enjoyed feeling the wind in my hair. I like to nuzzle up to you and sleep through a good show on Netflix. I enjoy learning new commands and feel confident with sit, stay, off, drop and wait. I am house trained. Not bad hey?
There is a little point I haven’t mentioned yet because I have quite a humble personality. My foster carer said that I should let you know she thinks I am really pretty. I have big brown eyes that will melt your heart and a really soft ginger coat.
As with all healthy relationships though we need to discuss sides of our personalities that could do with a bit of work. So here are mine.
I like to bark at sounds around my home. Some might consider me a highly effective guard dog but, really it’s me being a little reactive to noise. I don’t do it all the time and when I have a moment I can be distracted and coaxed back inside but, we will need to work on this together cause I do like to make sure my neighbours know I am next door.
The outside world can feel really daunting to me. When my foster carer takes me out on walks, I get an overwhelming sense that I need to be on patrol and my anxiety kicks in. I reckon if my human understands how to support me though my anxiety and can be patient with me, I will be really responsive and take on a different way of being out in the world. I genuinely don’t want to be naughty. I promise that is not in my nature. It’s just that I lose myself to the panic and behave in ways that aren’t socially acceptable. And okay let me be upfront and say I am told I am VERY reactive to dogs (and I don’t like cats) and sometimes if people frighten me as they go by I will pretend to lunge at them too.
But please don’t reject me for that. I’m the best dog at home and I will try harder.
If you think there is a place in your home and heart for me, let’s meet. I will be forever loyal and shower you in love.
I need to live in a home without children and no other pets.
Medical notes
Varnie weighs 7.8kg
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer a six-week full refund, free assistance for six weeks for any issues, and a lifetime takeback policy with a fifty percent refund of the adoption fee, and of course an invitation to our adopters’ Christmas party.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.