Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Wilbur Trevaskis
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
Please note: A recent CT scan has shown that Wilbur most likely has pulmonary fibrosis, or westie lung disease as it is known. On that basis Wilbur's life will no doubt be much shorter than expected. It is sad for Wilbur that he could not stay with his person but what we would like to do now is find Wilbur the best home where he will be happy and cared for. Yes there will still be an adoption fee but we will be involved with the adopters in the follow up required. We get many old and ill dogs. We have found from experience, that sometimes they pass on more quickly than we hoped, where others outlive their expected longevity.
Wilbur is a handsome and friendly boy. He has been well loved however his family circumstances have changed, and he is now looking for a new home. Ideally he would like to be an only dog with his people around to wait on him during the day.
Wilbur is very affectionate and a big fan of cuddles and belly rubs. He does like to follow you everywhere so you need to like this trait. Of course he is house trained and is happiest alongside his humans, preferring to sleep by their feet.
Wilbur loves a good bone and his soft toys, especially his chicken, which he likes to carry around the house or backyard. He enjoys going for a walk, particularly on a stretch lead. He also has a stubborn streak and can dig his heels in midwalk and refuse to move!
Wilbur does tend to be anxious which leads to some barking, particularly at twilight and evenings. He has been on some anti-anxiety medication for this. He responds well to redirection and reducing stimulation but still needs some training in this area. Wilbur knows some basic commands and is responsive to training. He is highly motivated by his favorite treat carrots!
Okay and one more item – Wilbur will need good quality food or he is prone to flatulence. He will often fart, then jump up in surprise and look around sniffing, to see where that nasty smell came from. It does provide a little comic relief.
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.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped, wormed, and flea treated. All necessary vetwork such as dentals, surgery, eye treatment are also carried out. We are no longer heartworm testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.
Medical notes
Wilbur has pulmonary fibrosis, or westie lung disease as it is known.
Weight: 10.8kg
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 free assistance for six weeks for any issues, a lifetime takeback policy with full refund of the adoption fee, and will always be available to offer advice.
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.
Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group Inc is a registered not-for-profit charity.
We appreciate our sponsors and all our donors so much, as without them we would not be able to save the pets we do, or run our programs that reach into the community to give a helping hand. Are you able to donate, sponsor or want to leave a bequest?
For more information please go to the links below. We so much appreciate your kindness.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
