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About Willow
Hi my name is Willow and when I was a puppy I came into the care of Gloria the famous "Dog Lady of Yuendumu" in a remote part of the NT.
https://www.facebook.com/aussiedesertdogs.
I had been sick and my family had too many dogs, so I stayed with Gloria for a while but now I have flown from Alice Springs to Melbourne to find my forever home. I am approx 2yrs old.
I’m learning a lot of things since I’ve been in Melbourne. I’ve been meeting dogs on my walks and learning to be on the leash. I like toys and games. I’m basically a mature puppy.
I like to play with my foster pals but I can also settle well.
I can be a bit nervous of new situations but as I get more experienced it’s getting easier.
I’m very loving and affectionate once I feel comfortable and I know you can be trusted.
It would be very helpful if you could take me for training so that you and I get to know each other. It would also help me learn how to behave in this new environment. I haven't yet been to crowded places or dog parks.
I haven't met any cats or other small pets and I have not yet been alone so I may need some time to learn how to do that.
I am a medium sized dog on short legs. All Camp dogs are such a mix of breeds, each one being unique. So don't bother asking what breed they think I am because we don't know. You'll be able to play the guess what breed my camp dog is game, for the rest of of my life.
If you’d like to meet me I’m in Coburg north.
I am chipped, vaccinated, parasite treated and de sexed.
PLEASE NOTE
Willow is in good health but 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 has tested positive and is on a course of antibiotics and will need to be re tested in in July. We can assist with this and are optimistic that he will be negative.
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.
