ADOPTION - DOGS

CHOPPER

Chopper is a pure black Labrador estimated to be between 1-3 years.

The pound staff would very much like this friendly boy to find a kind home.

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YOUNG JARVIS URGENTLY NEEDS A HAPPY HOMELIFE

The mother of this gorgeous 15-month-old boy was a purebred British Bulldog. Although it’s uncertain, his father is thought to be an American Staffordshire Terrier. Jarvis has lived with his current family since he was 10-weeks-old, but now urgently needs to be re-homed.

He is no longer getting the company, exercise or training that he needs and, due to a house move, he must leave the new rental property ASAP. Although he is loved, Jarvis is lonely and unstimulated...and his lifestyle can’t be improved in the foreseeable future.

Weighing in at 25kg and being a strong, muscular boy, he would not be suitable for young children, frail or elderly people - because he may knock them over in his playfulness or with a flick of his tail.

He loves to be taken for walks and being an energetic breed, this would need to be at least a once daily routine. Lots of suburban exercise or a rural family would suit him. Although he is dominant with other dogs, he thoroughly enjoys playful interaction when the hierarchy has been established. Jarvis would enjoy having a canine playmate for company if his new caregivers work full time.

This friendly dog would benefit from some professional training or to be adopted by experienced dog people who use gentle, consistent techniques. His love of food would be a great help in this regard.

Up until now, Jarvis hasn’t been allowed in the house although he would love to share in the indoor home life of his new caregivers. At every opportunity he joins his current family in the office garage so that he may be rewarded with some cuddles and affection. To quote his caregiver, “He needs to go to someone who will love him and care for him and who will keep him safe”.

Jarvis is neutered, registered, micro-chipped and up to date with his vaccinations, flea and worm treatments. His teeth are in great condition.

If you have a fully and securely fenced property and are prepared to put in the time and love to give Jarvis some basic or professional training, I look forward to hearing from you.

He will suit a single person, a couple or a family with older children to give him the attention he craves.

I look forward to a particularly happy ending for this handsome boy! Thank you.

SHELBY SEEKS A BETTER LIFE

This sweet young Lab X Pointer was found thin and wandering with her litter of pups - who have now been adopted

At just 11-months-old Shelby has twice spent time in a dog pound, but has now been rescued & spayed and is in wonderful foster care in Auckland. She has been having professional training and when she has gained some weight and confidence, she will be available for adoption.

Shelby’s coat is now beginning to shine and she is wagging her tail. I believe she will be a wonderful companion for the right person or family.

If you would like to offer this sweet natured girl a home where she will never again know deprivation, I look forward to your application.

More information and photographs will be available soon...

ADULT SHIH TSU NEEDS AN ADORING HOME

Weighing in at 6.5kg, Oscar is a precious little bundle. Sadly, his caregivers are unable to take him with them when they go overseas and tell me “he just really needs someone to love and take care of him”. X-rays have confirmed that he was born with a misshapen front leg so he eats Hills Science J/d for joint health to ward off arthritis.

Perhaps because of his leg, Oscar is not particularly active, although there are times when he really enjoys a lead walk...so he should continue to be offered at least one walk a day. He also has moments of madness when he will encourage you to play fetch in the lounge with a favourite toy or when he will race around the garden barking with joy. He particularly likes squeaky toys.

Shih Tsu’s have long coats which require regular professional grooming if their caregivers don’t keep the hair short themselves. Oscar’s caregivers have purchased electric shears for this purpose and manually trim his facial hair with scissors. It’s recommended that his eyes are wiped with warm water on a cotton wool pad to discourage dermatitis. He stoically tolerates these maintenance sessions and his regular shampoos...although they are not his favourite pastimes.

Although Oscar is more of a couch potato than a craver of attention, he will greet you warmly when you come home and, when he’s in the mood, he will climb onto your lap or snuggle up beside you for some affection. Oscar is very much an indoor dog who has outdoor access through a dog door when no-one is at home. A similar situation would be ideal.

A very endearing physical trait is Oscar’s overshot lower jaw. Because of this, his tongue is almost always cheekily poking out of his mouth.

Oscar is neutered, registered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and flea & worm treated. His teeth are fine, having last been de-scaled and polished in mid-2009. He eats T/d twice weekly to keep his teeth in good order.

Oscar would suit an attentive adult home or one with older children. Youngsters and large dogs may accidentally hurt him with boisterous play. He is fine with family cats, but may howl if he spots an unknown feline. He is curious about other dogs and a bit nervous of them too.

If you have a fully fenced property, are in a position to finance Oscar’s special diet & care requirements and if you can offer this little fellow a warm home with plenty of love, I very much look forward to your application. Thank you.

XANDER WOULD PREFER COMPANY MOST OF THE DAY PLEASE

When I visited little Xander and Carolyn at their West Auckland home, the love between them was undeniable. Before she was confined to a wheelchair, Carolyn rescued him as a pup from death row at a dog pound. That was 8 years ago and he has been her beloved companion ever since.

Because she lives alone, Carolyn is finding it increasingly difficult to care for Xander, to stop him from running off when she needs to treat his skin and she feels sad that he isn’t having the walks he so enjoys. With a heavy heart she has asked me to find him a home where he will be absolutely cherished, walked and played with every day and where the new caregiver will be dedicated to helping him with his skin allergies.

Weighing in at just 10kg, this Fox Terrier X needs a home where he will again have company most of the time. Standing at about knee height, Xander is a lively and interested little fellow who likes to play and endearingly stand on his hind legs to beg for treats. He is predominantly black with a white flash down his chest and over his paws.

As he approaches his senior years, the grey hair is cutely appearing around his muzzle and eyebrows. Xander is neutered, registered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, worm and flea treated. He was once bitten by a dog and has a pin in his back right leg. When I took him for a walk, there was no sign of any discomfort and when I broke into a run, Xander was very happy to playfully increase the pace.

He walks well on a leash and, in my opinion, is just a dear little fellow. Xander has lived with two cats and is very sociable with other dogs.

In Carolyn’s words, Xander is “...very intelligent with a gentle, affectionate nature. He will jump up on to a lap for cuddles and enjoys exercise. He needs someone who is either at home a lot or able to take him to work. Also someone who is physically fit and able to exercise him regularly or has someone who can.

His new caregivers must be happy to let him come inside and sleep indoors at night. He would be good with gentle children or another dog. Basically, he is a sociable dog who would enjoy the company of anyone who loves animals..”.

If you have a fenced and gated property which is at least 2 metres high, if you are home most of the time and if you are able walk Xander and make him the centre of your universe, then I very much look forward to your application. Thank you.