Medium x Breed - male
This is Bentley. He?s a real sweetie who loves cuddles and is full of energy. He loves to run around the yard, lie on his mat and chew his toys or sleep on his back. Bentley will be happiest in a home with a strong leader who can provide time for lots of walks and play time. He will require ongoing obedience training and socialisation to ensure he becomes a responsible adult dog, especially as he is likely to grow into a medium to large dog. Bentley already knows how to sit, down and shake and he waits at the door when he needs to go to the toilet as he is perfectly toilet trained. He is good with our 2 other dogs (a pug and a bulldog) and just loves the car as that means outings and he loves outings, he is great on lead and just loves big long walks. Bentley is an inside/outside dog and we will only consider a home where he is welcome inside the house with the owner when they are home. In his current routine he is sleeping outside at night, spending his days outside and spending the evenings inside with the family. On weekends, the house is open and he is free to come and go as he pleases. Bentley will need lots of chew toys to keep him busy as he is still a puppy. He is in care at WARRIMOO
He is in care at WARRIMOO
Bently was adopted on 24 September 2012 after 4 months in foster care
Border Collie x - male
Charlie is a very gentle 4 year old Border Collie with a 10% unknown cross. He lived with a family on a rural property where he loved the life there. The family moved to the city and while Charlie has adapted well he would love to find a new home, hopefully somewhere where he can run around freely as Border Collies love to do. He loves to chase rabbits and lizards and is constantly looking for something new to do. He is well trained and if someone wants to put in the time, he could benefit from more training as he is a dog who would like a job to do whether it be working or playing. He loves children and has never shown anything other than kindness to everyone, he seems to love people more than dogs as when he is taken to the dog park, he wants to get up close to the dog owners to receive their pats and cuddles.
Charlie would be best suited to someone who is home most of the day as this is what he has become used to and he gets great re-assurance from knowing someone who loves him is nearby. He is very lovable and patient with children. He loves to be inside the house but will wait patiently at the door to be invited in. He is very sociable and gets on well with other dogs and has mixed and played well with other dogs in the house with the foster carer.
Charlie is being cared for in the Hornsby area.
Charlie was adopted on 17 September 2012 after 3 weeks in foster care
Medium x Breed - female
Bonny has now been found and
Bonny has a very gentle and sweet nature and loves the company of people. She is, however, a nervous dog and needs a confident owner who will imbue her with confidence and won't nurture her nervousness by patting her every time she shows she is nervous. Despite being nervous she is good with strangers and with other dogs. She is not suitable for a family with young children because their energy and unpredictability is likely to make her even more nervous. The foster carer is a dog trainer and can give you tips on how to handle Bonny's nervous.
Bonny is located at North Straithfield
Bonny was adopted on 14 September 2012 after 1 month in foster care
Small x Breed - male
Henry is absolutely gorgeous. He's about 6 months old, so is at that perfect age where he is still puppy-cuteness, but has learned his independence. When he first came to us, he was lacking a bit of confidence and was on his best behaviour. He is very, very good at sitting, and will sit politely waiting for instructions, or if he feels that he needs to please you. Now he's settled in a bit more, we're starting to see more of his puppy personality, and he is so much fun when he lets his natural enthusiasm show through. He walks perfectly on the lead and has started going to the dog park, where's he shown that he isn't dog aggressive at all. He loves to play and run around with the other dogs, but will come straight back when called. He doesn't live with children, but has met some on our walks and playdates, and shows every sign of being amazing with kids. He's just a little guy, so he doesn't intimidate anyone! He's been left on his own during the day a few times, and hasn't shown any signs of separation anxiety. He's also fully toilet trained. So he ticks all the boxes really! The best thing about Henry, though, is his smoochie loving ways. He is perfect for a cuddle on your lap, and gives lots of kisses and ear nuzzles. He is pretty perfect, and will suit any family or lifestyle.
Henry is located at Watsons Bay
Henry was adopted on 02 September 2012 after 4 weeks in foster care
Small x Breed - male
This little fella is just adorable, he loves to play, get and give cuddles, is very clever being quick to learn when given the time and is really switched on. He is great at the doggy park as he is a very social little boy and is friendly with bigger dogs also as he loves to chase and run. Weighing 6 kilo's and 2 years old, Deisiel is a small bundle of playful loving fun. He sleeps in and out comfortably, is house trained, walks great harnessed and rides nicely in the car. He is good with children, digs a little and isn't big on barking. He is quick to investigate any food source that may be available as he just loves his food! Her can be excitable, however easily settled down. Diesel is a very sweet natured boy who loves company and is up for a play, outing or cuddle/snooze anytime. I feel Diesel would suit a playful, caring home where time can be set aside for regular walks, lots of fun time and games. He enjoys his little adventure outings and lots of couch/lap time cuddles. He is being cared for at the moment in the company of a slightly larger nice natured female dog and they are getting on well.
Diesel is located at Padstow
Diesel was adopted on 18 August 2012 after 2 weeks in foster care
Ridgeback x - female
Kenya stopped eating and drinking and after x-rays showed up nothing it was decided that he may have swallowed something that caused a blockage. He was opened up and they found that he developed Gastroenteritis which is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines (the gastrointestinal tract). It caused extreme vomiting, diarrhea and lack of appetite which lead to dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance. Kenya was put on a drip and monitored for 7 days and by then had lost a lot of weight. There was a great fear that his kidney and other organs were going to fail as he completely stopped eating and drinking. He is such a fighter and had the will to live so on day 8 he turned the corner and started drinking on his own and ate a little. He is now well and truly on the mend and is putting on weight slowly..
If you are able to help us by sponsoring some of Keny's additional vet costs, which have so far come to around $1,811, please call Megan on 9627 2767 or email dchanimaladoptions@iprimus.com.au
or
Thankyou to Lesley, Eleanor, Katie and Nicole for their generous donations towards Thandi and Kenya
Thandi was adopted on 18 August 2012 after 1 month in foster care
female
Chloe's has a beautiful thick black coat and stocky strong legs, quite a few people have described her as a 'Big Black Bear', a friendly, cuddly variety. Like most Border Collies she is intelligent. She is house trained and can sit and so on, but before she came into care we don't feel she was being walked. For such a smart animal to be in a back yard all the time must of been pretty dull. Now her regular afternoon walks are the most fantastic thing (well, this and dinner of course). As soon as she sees you're getting ready for walkies she starts to bow and wiggle and crinkle her nose and woof 'come on, let's go, hurry up'. She just loves it. But I think because she was not walked regularly before she doesn't know how to act when she's on the lead and meets other dogs. She has gotten on very well with the doggies she's lived with in foster care, not even bothered about the cat roaming at the vets. She's gentle and loving with people. But on the lead she needs to be trained, she can pull and sends mixed messages.
Her carer now has her sit whenever we see another dog on our outings and she's rewarded with a treat. But we need someone who has the time to commit to this as her on going education. In every other way she's an absolutely beautiful dog. Chloe loves her ears massaged and her belly rubbed and she'll nudge your arm if you stop for just a bit more. I love giving her a bear hug and she'll give a groan and a lean. Chloe's a smart, loving girl who wants to please. Are you the right owner to give her lots of cuddles and have time to teach her the things she's missed out on up to now. Chloe is in care at Waverley
Chloe was adopted on 16 August 2012 after 5 months in foster care
Terrier x - male
How this cute boy ended up in the pound in the first place is beyond me but whats even more strange is that he didnt get reclaimed or adopted! Jackson is a very sweet and cute little boy that is looking for a family home with a family that have time to spend with him and make him an important part of their lives.
Jackson will be avaliable to go to his new home on the 4th of August and
Jackson was adopted on 09 August 2012 after 2 weeks in foster care
Collie Rough - male
Riley was advertised on Gumtree for $999.99 by his family. There were no takers and the family were on the way to the pound with only 4 days before they moved overseas and they still had not made any arrangements for Riley when they heard about DCH's Collie Rough carer. Riley was so dirty and matted but after a bath and 4 hours of grooming he is back on the road to looking like the stunning boy he should. This poor boy has been debarked and I have no idea why as he is not an excessive barker at all, in fact he hardly ever barks unless the other Collies are playing and chasing balls, which is what they do when having fun they bark, otherwise he is happy to curl up in a dog bed and have a nice nap when all is quiet. He travels well in the car, is now housetrained and is just such a beautiful soft natured boy. Riley needs a family that will make him very much a part of their family as he has been neglected far too long.
He is located at Rydal (just past Lithgow) and a property inspection is required before he can be rehomed.
Riley was adopted on 28 July 2012 after 2 months in foster care