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About Arlo
Time has come for Arlo to start his search for his understanding and loving home.
ARLO NEEDS TO LIVE ON ACERAGE IN A RURAL AREA.
IF YOU DO NOT FIT THIS KEY CRITERIA PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
We know it will most likely take some time to find the right elements for this gorgeous, some what complicated and quirky boy.
Arlo is a Golden Retriever x Maremma who in everyway is 99% Maremma! He may look like a Golden Retriever but his behaviours are a typical Maremma.
Arlo's date of birth is 21 February 2021 so he is still a young fellow and pup at heart.
Arlo is a Quirky boy, with a goofy personality. He is an extremely loyal once he bonds with his people. We have assessed Arlo as requiring a relatively quiet household.
In foster care Arlo has been good with adult visitors of which he has been introduced in a controlled way, on lead, with a calm intro, visitors ignoring him completely (Arlo needs to be given a clear indication that these new people are welcome).
Children and/or boisterous teenagers is thought to be too much for him. We believe Arlo woud be best as an only dog although he might be ok with medium to large, older, calm female dog. This is subject to an introduction to ensure the balance is right.
Arlo MUST go to a home with a lot of space. Acreage is where Arlo is the happiest. He is a typical maremma as Arlo likes to patrol the boundaries, can be vocal, especially when locked in a run, enjoys hanging out with his people outside, but still doing his own thing.
Arlo has been living outside while in foster care and has been perfectly happy. In his previous home Arlo slept inside. If this was to be the arrangement in his new home again we insist he sleeps in a crate.
Arlo is Learning about cats and is not too bad if they are dog savvy, and don’t run.
Arlo is good with horses, has had sheep all around the house block and pays no attention to them.
Arlo is good out on walks, not reactive to people or dogs(but will probably take his cue from his person). He is best suited to a confident large dog handler.
Arlo is best suited to a home that understands live stock guardian breeds. One of Arlo's favourite things to do currently is to collect a log and chew it up whilst in the company of his people.
Arlo is a bit of a complex fellow with a history of being aggitated living in the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. He is currently on a hypoallengenic food as he had an upset stomach recently. Arlo strongly dislikes vet clinics and medical intervention so we highly recommend doing (pre-arranged) familiarisation visits to the clinic. Arlo is muzzle trained. He is very comfortable in his muzzle.
Arlo is desexed, microchipped, flea and worm treated and vaccinated. His adoption fee is $600 and will only go to a perfectly matched home.
If you think you could be a match for Arlo and his needs please email us at Phoenixarh@outlook.com
Microchip Number 991003001052374
Pet Exchange Number RE100092
Adoption details
We like to take the personal approach where a person sends an email of interest around an animal and then we will follow up with phone discussions and email exploration through a survey.
Please note we are a small group of volunteers that balances the administrative side with the care of the animals.
Please only apply for one of our animals if you are genuinely interested in them.
We expect the prospective owner to travel to meet the animal and we are open to trial periods to ensure we have the match right.
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.