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About Effie & Abby Van der Velden
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
Abby and Effie are such a cute pair. When their person died they were at risk of being pts but they are now safe.
Abby looks huge next to Effie but she is only 8.5 kgs and Effie is 4.5 kgs. Effie is an older girl who is a bit of a stresshead. She is not concerned by other dogs but does love to be home and can get stressed out walking. It works well when she is carried for part of the walk while Abby enjoys the time spent exploring.
Abby adores people and her walks but is wary when meeting dogs. She jumps sky high if a dog barks from behind a fence but that doesn’t deter her. She also plays ball and is happy to return the ball to you.
These girls are so tentative about some things while loving life in other ways. For example they will get a fright if the toy they are playing with squeaks.
Abby loves cuddles but doesn’t like to sit on your lap. She is more confident and loves the car. Little Effie loves nothing more than snuggling into your lap She needs to be lifted into the car but is very worried and doesn’t relax. Such a little stresshead. Both seem fine to be left alone at home together.
Abby LOVES her food and has a tummy that can’t be filled. She eats her meal quickly and can be a little too snatchy with food treats but we are working on this. Perhaps not many treats have come their way before. They are both very quick to charge through an open door and we are working on encouraging them to stand back.
They will need access to a dog door as they find it hard to hold on all night without a toilet break. They would most likely be fine with a small quiet dog to live with although as a bonded pair the third dog may get left out.
These girls are lots of fun and would love a kind home with a retired couple around most of the time who can give them cuddles, and show them the joys of life. A lap or two for Effie. A warm comfy bed for Abby. And four adoring eyes will be watching you.
Effie Van der Velden
Female Jack Russell Terrier cross
DOB 4/6/08
956000010220255
Abby Van der Velden
Female Jack Russell Terrier cross
DOB 25/5/14
956000010217431
All updates can be found at the link below:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption
Please note: our dogs are not available for interstate adoption. We also do not adopt to people under the age of 25 years.
Not the dog you’re looking for? Please visit our website to see other dogs waiting for a home.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on the link below.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/foster-caring-for-vicdrg.html
Victorian Dog Rescue offers the services of our trainer free for six weeks if needed for any settling in issues.
All dogs that come into the care of Victorian Dog Rescue are tested for heart worm.
Victorian Dog Rescue has a six-week full refund policy and a lifetime takeback guarantee that includes 50 per cent of the adoption fee refunded.
Medical notes
Effie - left patella previously operated on, some arthritis. Right patella Grade 2/4. Dental completed – not many teeth left.
Abby - has had a dental, 13 teeth are now missing. Her ears were flushed and she is currently on meds for her ears.
Both girls will need sunscreen on hot days.
Effie Van der Velden - Weight 4.6kg
Abby Van der Velden - Weight 8.6kg
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer a six-week full refund, free assistance for six weeks for any issues, and a lifetime takeback policy with a fifty percent refund of the adoption fee, and of course an invitation to our adopters’ Christmas party.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.