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About Gabe
Introducing GABE, a member of the Christmas Litter, 11 adorable puppies born on 10 November 2020.
We're awaiting their DNA Breed Testing results, but suspect, as does our vet, that Gabe and his littermates are American Staffordshire Terrier mixes, perhaps with a dollop or two of Catahoula Leopard Dog and who knows what else.
Photos of Gabe's mum and dad appear in this profile, so you can make your own assessment, pending receipt of the DNA results, due in early February. Gabe's mum, who has stunning blue eyes, is about 22 kgs and his dad is maybe a little bit bigger. We expect Gabe to grow into an athletic, medium-sized dog. At present (and this may change), he has one blue eye, like his mum, and one brown-eye, like his dad.
The American Staffordshire Terrier is affectionate, loyal, and good with children, making it an outstanding family pet. However, ongoing human companionship and extensive socialization is paramount. You cannot put an AmStaff in the backyard and forget about it. It needs to live as part of the family and that means access to the home and family.
Along with his 10 littermates, Gabe is currently living in family foster care where he is cuddled and snuggled and generally regarded as a valuable member of the family. He is affectionate and very well socialised and should have no difficulty whatsoever transitioning to his forever home.
Catahoulas are also very affectionate with their humans. Being working dogs, they need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation, without which they may develop unwanted behaviours such as hole-digging and chewing. If you can meet their needs, you’ll have a devoted family member for life.
Gabe's adoption fee is $795, which includes his desexing and microchipping (to be undertaken on 27 January 2021) and his first vaccination. He will be ready to go to his new home from 28 January.
If you are interested in meeting Gabe, PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Preference will be given to homes where Gabe is allowed inside and where someone is around most of the time and/or there is another dog for him to play with. Secure fencing and daily opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation are essential.
Applicants must be prepared to travel to Warwick, Queensland to meet Gabe.
Adoption details
In the first instance, please complete an online adoption application available at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/ and someone will be in touch.
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.