Lu

Lu - female
Staffy x
DOB: approx 1 July 2019
Desexed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes c5
Worm, heartworm, flea/tick treated: Yes
Location: Springfield Lakes Q
Adoption fee: $595

Hi everyone! My name is Lu, pleased to meet you! I was rescued by Off The Chain after my owners abandoned me in a council pound and I ran out of time. We don't know why they did that, but I guess I'm just another of the hundreds of dogs yearly that are dumped when we aren't cute puppies anymore. It's their loss- I am an amazing dog that will make a loyal friend for my new family! I am a bit of mix of breeds, but definitely some staffy in there, mixed with something taller - I am fully grown at 32kg. 32kg of snuggle bug!

Since coming into care, I have proven to be a lovely, friendly girl, who really deserves a second chance at life. I currently live with 2 adult humans, small human children, cats, an adult dog and some puppies (not my puppies! Other foster puppies). I get along great with everyone here, though it took me a while to understand what a cat was and that I can't yell at them and chase them! I wasn't aggressive with them, just curious but my carers are training me to be more relaxed as we don't want to stress the cats! I am wonderful with the children here and really loving life.

I am a flexible and easily pleased girl, who sometimes sleeps inside at night in a crate, and others I sleep outside. I spend about 5hrs a day home alone with the other dogs, while my humans are away. I just hang out and play with them and keep myself busy. I get excited when everyone is home, but I also don't mind entertaining myself while they're gone, and don't fret as long as I have another dog for company.

I currently live behind a 6ft fence and would need 5ft or higher in my new home, to keep me safe. I don't have a huge desire to escape, but am an opportunist and jumped a 4ft fence during testing, so a good fence is important! I travel ok in the car, but sometimes get a little car sick on long drives (45min+). I was beautifully natured at the vet clinic, and even though it was obvious I haven't had much medical care until OTC saved me, and I was a bit nervous- I still happily let them feed me treats and do what they needed.

I love rope toys- I will either fetch with you, or just throw the rope around myself, or play tug with the other dog. I know how to come, sit and drop, and am working on shake. I have also learned how to drop whatever I am holding if you ask me. Sometimes when I am really excited meeting strangers, I will jump up in excitement- but this is something I am learning to stop.

I have no known fears or phobias; I come inside for storms and don't like them, but I don't get super stressed either. I just like to sit with you and wait it out. When I first arrived, I was a bit growly at the other dog when we had dinner, but my carers have solved that by providing routine and structure, feeding us separately, and never leaving food bowls or bones down. I've never been growly at humans and have a wonderful, loving nature.

So what do you think- do I sound like the match for you? If so, please apply to adopt me asap. A pretty girl like me won't be around long!