Oscar

Oscar is a 2 year old Stumpy Tail Australian Cattle Dog. He has the softest coat and is a gorgeous mix of blue and red making him a stunning looking dog.

Oscar is ,however ,a little anxious due to his earlier life and is in need of a very special home

Oscar hasnt had a lot of socialisation with people and places and hasnt experienced the things that most dogs learn to accept in their early months of life. He is however great with dogs and cats and once getting to know a human he bonds very quickly and becomes your very special best friend

He doesnt feel quite the same about cars, leads and things that are new to him but is learning and getting better daily

Oscar lived his first 2 years with a disabled lady and he was her constant companion, with other pets , in her home. He wasnt walked or spent much time outside of the home. He ended up being sent to a pound when she could no longer keep him and that was an absolutely terrifying experience for him.

Oscar is very comfortable inside on the lounge, on your lap and on your bed as you can see from the photos.

He is learning that outside is Ok and although getting into a car is scary , the car ride itself is not too bad , as you are with a human and therefore everything is OK.

He lives happily with other dogs and we are told cats, but much prefers people and will follow them around all day and jump on a lap as soon as one becomes available

He is a little overweight and he is working on that . Walking on a lead is a work in progress as its a scary world out there.

We have decided to look for Oscars forever home sooner than we anticipated as he bonds so quickly and we feel its best for him not to get too attached to his foster carer as he will have to leave her and that will be hard for him again. So the home for Oscar will need to be understanding of his anxiety and patiently and slowly teach him to walk on lead , spend some time outside and learn to play etc

Oscar is scared of thunderstorms but not destructive, just needs to be inside and near someone to calm him and let him know everything is ok.

Oscar needs a family where someone is home most of the time ,children need to be over 10, another dog for when no one is home and be allowed to be an inside dog with access to a safe and secure yard.

Oscar will need a gentle understanding owner who can teach him to be comfortable in his own space. Due to the progress he has made so far , from a terrified dog cowering in the corner of a pound to the happy boy he is already we know he can do it .

Oscar is in foster care in Newcastle and is desexed , vaccinated and life time registered

Please send in the application in the adoption details section if you would like to apply for Oscar