Olivia & Benson (Trial 31/10/20)

Introducing Olivia (tri coloured pup) and Benson (tan pup) , 8 wk old German Shepherd x Cattle dog puppies available for adoption separately.

We are independent little fluff balls that require a family to look further past our cute puppy stage and plan for the teenager and adult stage.

We will grow up to be medium to large dogs, and will need to attend puppy training classes and continued obedience training due to our size and breed.

We are at the puppy stage where we are biting a lot and chewing things so we need consistency in our training. We will also need a family that understand we will need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation or we will get bored.

We are very snuggly puppies who love our humans and would love to go to a home where we are welcomed inside. It would be great if someone worked part time in the household, particularly if there isn’t another dog to hang out with. Secure 5-6ft fencing will be needed with no small gaps, unfortunately rural fencing (eg: mesh or wire) is not suitable.

Before applying for for one of us, I 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.

As we are not yet desexed, we are only available for adoption to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Port Stephens areas as I will need to be returned to our vet for desexing when I am approximately 5 months old. I am NOT available for long distance or interstate adoption.

Please send your completed application to adoptmefromkelly@hotmail.com . We are located at Glendale NSW (suburb of Newcastle NSW). You can also fill out the adoption questionnaire here https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt

Our adoption fees are $600 each which covers our desexing, vaccination, microchipping, flea and worming treatments. You can see all of our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au

Photo credit to Karensa Mitchell Photography