Thomas ~ 15wk Old Bulldog (On Trial 3/1/21)

Hi, I’m Thomas. I’m about 15 weeks old at the moment and am tipping the scales at an impressive 16kg so my foster mum thinks I’m going to be a BIG BIG boy. My paws are the size of my foster mums palm (another sign I’m going to be on the larger side.

Don’t let my rugged good looks fool you, I’m really a big softy who loves nothing more than to follow my humans around and snuggle them every chance I get. Running around in the yard and playing in puddles are another 2 favourite things of mine to do.
I currently live with other medium sized dogs so ideally I’d love another dog for company. Unless there’s someone home the majority of the time who is willing to have me shadow them everywhere they go.

I am at the puppy stage where I am chewing things (teething) so we need consistency in my training. I will also need a family that understand I will need a lot of attention and mental stimulation or we will get bored.

Before applying, 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
-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? I’m a growing boy so need at least 3
-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? No rural or wire fences as I may be able to push my way through it
-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 I am 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.

If you’re interested in adopting this gentle giant, you can fill out the adoption questionnaire at https://tinyurl.com/drnadopt or for more information not covered in the listing, please contact Beth at beths-foster-pups@outlook.com

I'm currently living in Awaba NSW (Suburb of Newcastle NSW).
My adoption fee is $600 which covers my desexing, vaccination, microchipping, flea and worming treatments. You can see all of our available dogs at www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au