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About Dexter ~ Puppy (On Trial 27/09/2020)
Dexter is a beautiful male 8 week old mixed breed puppy looking for his forever home. He has only been with DRN a short time, but in this time he has shown that he is a happy, healthy boy, who loves affection and attention. He is very playful and loves a good wrestle with his brother who is currently fostered with him.
Dexter can be timid when meeting other dogs, but slowly comes out of his shell as
he warms to them. He has become comfortable around his much bigger foster
siblings. Dexter is super cuddly, and is often found on the lounge sleeping snuggled
up to his foster parents and their teenage children. Dexter is a mixture of active and strong dog breeds and will grow to be a medium to large dog who will benefit greatly from training. His Mum is a Kelpie x Cattle dog x Labrador and Dad is a Bull Arab x American Staffy.
He will be a wonderful family dog but as he will grow to be big and strong would be best suited to older children. Dexter needs to be welcome inside when people are home, and to sleep inside at least until fully grown. You will need good fencing 5-6 ft high with no small gaps, unfortunately rural fencing (eg: mesh or wire) is not suitable.
Before applying for Dexter or one of his siblings we have some questions for you to
consider:
- Have you thought about loving and caring for me for the next 12-15 years - maybe
even longer ?
- I am a furever dog not just a COVID dog
- I won’t be a tiny puppy for long and will get up to mischief as I become a teenager.
Are you ready for that?
- Have you thought about my extra puppy meals throughout the day?
- Will somebody be home more often than not to keep me socialised?
- I will most likely be a large adult so do you have solid and tall fencing (5-6 foot) to
keep me safe?
- I won’t suit an apartment, courtyards or a small yard. I need a medium to large yard
to play and rumble in!
- Have you thought about my ongoing physical training and mental stimulation
(enrichment games) so that I don't get bored and destructive?
- Will I have access to inside at all times to ensure that I am a part of your family?
I'm watching and learning from you from the moment I open my eyes. Being inside
means that I will learn what leads to praise and reward and what doesn't. Being
under supervision also means I learn boundaries (crucial as I grow older) and means
I am less likely to develop nuisance behaviours due to boredom.
If you’re keen for an attentive and affectionate chap like Dexter then please email
Sarah at sarahsrescues@gmail.com . Dexter is in the Lake Macquarie area, NSW
(south of Newcastle). You can also fill out the adoption questionnaire
here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
As Dexter is not yet desexed, I am only available for adoption to Newcastle, Lake
Macquarie, Central Coast and Port Stephens areas as he will need to be returned to
our vet for desexing when he is approximately 5 months old. Exceptional Sydney based adoptions will only be considered upon approval. He is NOT available for long distance or interstate adoption.
Dexter’s adoption fee is $600 which covers desexing, vaccination, microchipping,
flea and worming treatments. You can see all of our available dogs at
www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au
Adoption details
(1) The first step is to fill in our online Adoption Questionnaire:
https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt
If there is a phone number listed in the dog's profile then you can also phone for more information.
(2) If the questionnaire is approved you can arrange to meet the pet, usually at the foster carer's home or nearby.
(3) If that goes well we will arrange a property check so we can verify that your home and yard are suitable for the pet you've selected. We will ask to see photo ID.
(4) If both sides agree, then you can pay for and adopt your new family member! The two week trial begins on the day of adoption. More details of our Adoption Procedure on our website: https://tinyurl.com/adoptproc
We prefer payment by funds transfer and don't accept cash or personal cheques.
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.