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About Peanut
IF YOU LIVE INTERSTATE WE MAY BE ABLE TO SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF PEANUTS TRAVEL COSTS, TO FIND HIM THE RIGHT HOME.
Peanut didn't have the best start but is an affectionate and cuddly boy with character .
He resembles the shape of a large corgi, with his short legs, but a long tail. He weighs about 17kg but is loosing weight due to reduced portions. He is a chunky boy who needs to find his waist line again.
He came into the care of Gloria, the famous dog lady of Yuendumu in a remote part of the NT, as a very frightened puppy.
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He had some kind of negative experience that made him hide from people. He also has 2 dislocating kneecaps, either he was born with this or the result of an accident, we don't know, but it doesn't stop him from being active. As such his adoption fee is only $250.
It took Peanut several years to start to trust new people in Gloria's home. Now we have flown Peanut from Alice Springs to Sydney to find his forever home.
He is very affectionate and cuddly with his foster carer and is more and more confident meeting new people.
Peanut was extremely tolerant when being prodded and poked by the vet and having his legs manipulated.
He has accepted the lead and walks surprisingly well on one for a beginner and he has learnt that going in the car is fun.
Peanut gets on well with the other foster dogs. Most stay well away from the grumpy old foster carers dog, but Peanut try's to stand up to him. So he is a spunky character and may be selective about new friends in the future.
He was not very interested in the foster cat, only her food, so could suit a home with a cat.
It would be very helpful if he went to training classes which would help with confidence. It would also help him learn how to behave in this new environment as he has never been to busy dog parks or crowded places.
Treats will also help with any training.
Peanut needs a patient home but you will be rewarded with a smile that could sell dog food.
All Camp dogs are such a mix of breeds, each one being unique. So don't bother asking what breed we think he is because we don't know. You'll be able to play the guess what breed my camp dog is game, for the rest of her life.
He has never yet been left home alone so needs to gradually learn how to do this.
Peanut is micro chipped, vaccinated, de sexed and parasite treated and is in foster care in Kingsford near the Uni of NSW.
PLEASE NOTE
Peanut is in excellent health. However, as he has come from an area of Australia where there have been cases of Ehrlichiosis,( a brown tick borne disease introduced to Australia in 2020), He was tested and had previously been exposed to the disease but is negative now. As a precaution he and all our dogs receive a course of anti-biotics.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7081735/deadly-dog-disease-going-national/
Adoption details
WHEN APPLYING PLEASE PROVIDE ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW.
1. Have you had a dog before is so, when, size, and age? (not if you have looked after someone else's dog)
2. Who makes up your home, how old are they, what is their relationship to the applicant, and are they all ready to come to a meet and greet if this is offered?
3 Most dogs, puppies, and young cannot be left alone for long hrs e.g more than 4hrs at a time. How will you deal with this issue?
4 If you want a puppy how will you deal with the work involved i.e. toilet training, chewing, mouthing - those sharp teeth - jumping up, going to puppy classes?
5. How will you cope with all these issues if you have children (how old are your children?)?
6. A dog is not just for the children so why do the parents want the puppy and how will you provide the constant supervision and boundaries needed?
7 Have you considered that a dog or a puppy cannot immediately be taken to a dog park or cafe and need to slowly understand all the new sights, sounds, people, dogs, etc of their new environment?
8 If necessary how will you seek additional one on one training for you and your dog?
9 Where will the dog sleep at night?
10 How will you provide for any veterinary costs?
11. How will you cope with behavior issues should they arise?
12 If you rent have you obtained written approval for a dog?
13 If you own an apartment have you obtained written approval from the body corporate?
14 We cannot provide any more information about the eventual size or breed of the dog. Have you considered this?
15 If you are offered a meet and greet and it is felt by all that the dog or pup is a good fit for your family, we expect you to be ready to take the dog home/adopt at the time.
From what date do you want to adopt?
We cannot hold dogs as space in foster care is needed for other dogs.
Thank you
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.
