Adoption information
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About Torro
This little dust mop of love is the enchanting Torro. Despite his name, this five year old chihuahua mix is less a raging bull and more a snuggly bunny.
This boy came to us quite timid but has made great strides during his time at Onyx Rescue. Although he may experience some regression in a new environment, plenty of socialisation with people and dogs alike will ensure his ongoing development.
While he may be a little timid on first meeting with other dogs, he will warm to them and come to enjoy their company with time, though he’s not much for rough and tumble activities.
This boy is an absolute darling who really connects with his special people and once he recognises you as such will melt like butter in your arms. He loves to be cradled and softly stroked and would love to become a permanent fixture on your lap.
This loyal little man derives great comfort and security from the company of his family and would follow his special to the ends of the earth.
Being a young dog, for his breeding, he would enjoy regular outings and daily mental stimulation in addition to plenty of couch snuggles.
This darling has been trained on puppy pads but will make an easy transition to outside toileting with a little supervision.
Torro has lost a fair bit of weight whilst in rescue and is still a little chonky. Prospective new owners must regulate his food intake and ensure he continues on his weight loss journey in order to enhance and prolong his life.
Small children and cats would be too much for this gentle fellow, thus a home in which these do not reside is a must.
If you’re ready for the bombardment of love that this fluffball has to offer please see the application instructions below the blurb on the corresponding Petrescue listing to apply.
Medical notes
Torro has grade 3 bilateral luxating patellas, which are common in small dogs. These don’t tend to bother him but he may develop some arthritis as he gets older.
Torro is still a little overweight and will require management of his daily calorie intake to reach his target goal.
He has had a dental scale and polish with extractions to renew his smile.
Adoption details
Please tell us about yourself using the green ‘enquire about this pet’ button below. We do not operate on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Instead, our aim is to find the most suitable forever home for the animals in our care.
Your application should include details about who lives at your home, both humans and animals (names, sexes and ages) and what their daily schedules and living arrangements are like. It should include details about your previous dogs and a thorough break down of the house rules you will have for this pet as well as what their typical day will look like.
Please tell us what your dog’s sleeping arrangements will be as well as what you plan to do with your dog if you go away on holidays.
Please provide AS MUCH detail as possible to increase your chances of a successful application.
It may take up to four weeks to process the applications. Please try to be patient. All applicants will receive a response - but it won’t be an immediate one.
If your application seems promising you will be contacted for a telephone interview. Should this be successful you will be invited to a meet and greet and asked to send photos of your property.
Should the meet and greet end favourably, you may pay the adoption fee, sign the paperwork and take the pet on a two week trial during which time you will be asked to provide regular updates.
During this trial period the pet remains the property of Onyx Rescue and adoption will only be finalised following a successful trial.
See some of our previous rescues and keep up with the status of our current rescues by joining here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748478285317783/
AN OPEN LETTER TO APPLICANTS:
We hate to disappoint people. It’s something that really upsets us, but unfortunately it comes with the territory of what we do. So we want to take the time to explain something.
When we take on a dog, we make a commitment both to that dog and the former owners of that dog to find this fur-kid their perfect forever home. Our primary criterion in order to achieve this is whether that home is a good match for that dog. Each dog can have vastly different needs from the next and every home is different.
Sometimes well-intentioned people put their friends in touch with us, sometimes we are approached by friends or even family in relation to a particular dog. However, we have made a promise not to compromise on our commitment and we have to turn them down.
This isn’t a reflection of their dog ownership skills, nor how we feel about them personally. Our decision will always come down to whether we believe that they are a match. Not just any match - the best match.
Sometimes we are lucky to have several interested parties who would be a good match and it can be difficult to choose between them. Our ultimate decision will, however, not be influenced by our relationship with this potential adopter, be it secondary or primary, nor the number of times they have applied and missed out previously, nor whether they applied first, nor the number of times or methods used to contact us about a particular pet, but whether or not they are the BEST match available.
So if you know someone who is interested in any of the dogs at Onyx Rescue, or you are interested in one yourself, please go through the proper channels and send your application through Petrescue. Please do not take offence if you or your friends are not chosen - this only means that there was someone who was a better match. Not a better person, not a better dog owner, but a better match.
We believe there is a home for every dog and a dog for every home, so if you’ve not been chosen previously please do not give up applying - the next one may be your perfect dog.
Thank-you to everyone who supports what we do here - it means the world to us and the beautiful fur-kids seeking homes.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.