Are Any Rescues Willing To Do A Low Cost Or Free Adoption?

[melzawelza]

Hi guys,

Team Dog is currently assisting a lovely family and we are looking for a cute, small dog that they can add to their home.

The owner is an absolutely brilliant home for any dog. Unfortunately her previous Greyhound was attacked by another dog in late 2013 and subsequently was euthanised a month later due to complications after numerous surgeries and then complications. Her 7yo daughter witnessed the attack and was extremely affected by it for some time after. She was absolutely devastated and couldn't imagine ever having another dog and donated all of the bedding, food, collars/leads etc to a greyhound rescue shortly after he passed away.

Fast forward to over a year later and the two of them felt like they have healed enough to add another dog to the family again. The owner is a single mum and studying law full time, so funds are limited at this time while she is studying. She'll be extremely financially flush once she has finished her studies (High distinction student).

We've helped her with getting the basic dog supplies which can be so costly to buy all at once, and a couple of months ago she adopted another lovely greyhound from Gap that they both adore.

She is on the look out to also add a small cute dog to the family as well, as her daughter loves sweet little dogs (especially Dachsy-looking dogs), and they feel they can provide a very loving home to a second dog.

They've paid the adoption fee for the Grey and also have had to purchase some other things needed for him (As we weren't able to source everything needed), so we are hoping to direct them towards a rescue that would be willing to do a low cost or free adoption as another adoption fee is a bit of a stretch for them at the moment.

I can vouch for what a wonderful home this would be for any dog - She and her daughter just adored their previous grey and he was given all the care, love, exercise and socialisation you could want for a dog. The new grey is the same.

She is happy to take on an older dog and was even looking at a 7yo dog a few months ago that didn't work out.

If your group has a dog that could suit and you're willing to work with the owner on costs please let me know.

Please no comments on 'if you can't afford an adoption fee, you can't afford a dog'. If you have that belief that is fine but no need to discuss in here. When their dog was attacked she pulled together the thousands needed to treat him, and put herself into debt to do so. He never went without. Any dog adopted will be the same.

She is located in the Eastern Suburbs Sydney.

ETA: More info I just remembered - she lives in a townhouse type situation with snarky neighbours close-by so needing a dog that isn't excessively barky. She's also keen on a dog that is fairly reliably toilet trained.

Edited February 24, 2015 by melzawelza

[Tweety]

Would 11 years be too old?

I have a new one in care, ready in about 2-3 weeks time. Active, happy, kind, adores children. Has previously been a very much loved family member until elderly owner went into care.

Listed as a foxie x maltese but looks more silky terrier.

Am happy for the dog to be placed into a 'good' and loving home with the right family.

[mita]

Tweety, that sounds like a lovely little dog. The smaller breeds carry age well. Mine's nearly 15 years & still going strong.

The GAP greyhounds are well tested with little dogs & so much else. I can believe the family love their addition. My small dog was a 'tester' for GAP & she loved those greys, too.

[melzawelza]

Would 11 years be too old?

I have a new one in care, ready in about 2-3 weeks time. Active, happy, kind, adores children. Has previously been a very much loved family member until elderly owner went into care.

Listed as a foxie x maltese but looks more silky terrier.

Am happy for the dog to be placed into a 'good' and loving home with the right family.

That's lovely, Tweety. Thank you. I can definitely check with her and see if she's interested. Do you have any pictures I could send to her?

Tweety, that sounds like a lovely little dog. The smaller breeds carry age well. Mine's nearly 15 years & still going strong.

The GAP greyhounds are well tested with little dogs & so much else. I can believe the family love their addition. My small dog was a 'tester' for GAP & she loved those greys, too.

Agreed that the littlies carry their age so well! Her new Grey is absolutely gorgeous and he's the spitting image of their last one that passed away, who was named 'Prince'. Her daughter started calling the new boy Prince,too, and it's stuck now. So sweet.

[Tweety]

I most certainly do.

Is that before, or after he dived into the puddle??? :)

I don't know how to upload photos here. Can you send me your email address either on here or privately, and I will send you some photos accordingly.

He's a dear chap. Very spritely. Even his surrender notes discuss his love for children. He's the perfect little house-monster for a home with some kids. But I also get that some families don't want to commit to the seniors & that's ok too.

He is not currently in Sydney as he's doing his rehab in the country, so you would need to be mindful of this. But he can easily be brought back to Sydney at our cost.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Tweety

[melzawelza]

I most certainly do.

Is that before, or after he dived into the puddle??? :)

I don't know how to upload photos here. Can you send me your email address either on here or privately, and I will send you some photos accordingly.

He's a dear chap. Very spritely. Even his surrender notes discuss his love for children. He's the perfect little house-monster for a home with some kids. But I also get that some families don't want to commit to the seniors & that's ok too.

He is not currently in Sydney as he's doing his rehab in the country, so you would need to be mindful of this. But he can easily be brought back to Sydney at our cost.

He sounds absolutely delightful! The more photos the better, including puddles :laugh:

If you could shoot them to [email protected] that would be fantastic and I'll send them on to her and pass on what you've said about his personality. Is he much of a barker at all? She lives in a townhouse type setup with snarky neighbours close-by, so one thing that was important to her was not too barky!

[Tweety]

Sending through photos now via email.

I can't figure out how to upload. Sorry.

Edited February 24, 2015 by Tweety

[melzawelza]

Thanks Tweety - got them! He's so cute. What a dignified old fella. I've sent the pics on and will let you know what she says. Only thing I'm thinking is she may be conscious due to his age of the possibility of losing another dog so soon after their last Grey. I think they're still a little broken up after their last guy and the way he left them.

As soon as I have an update I'll let you know. :)

[Tweety]

I totally understand.

Many people are reluctant to get an older dog if they've recently been through some heartache.

Only she will know if he is what she's looking for - no obligations whatsoever.

With seniors, people either want them or don't and I never try to 'sell/promote/encourage them to anybody.

However, he would be a 'gift' to a kind person who has already adopted previously through rescue and "if" she is interested, I would be happy to forgo an adoption fee to see this little guy in a loving home, with someone who will appreciate him and the situation they themselves are in.

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[melzawelza]

Love your attitude, Tweety. What a lucky boy he is ending up with you.

Good news is she isn't perturbed by his age at all and thinks he is very cute! She had a couple more questions to see if he might be suitable for them:

- Is he much of a barker? She lives in a townhouse type situation with narky neighbours so trying to avoid a dog that barks a lot.

- How is his toilet training/bladder control? They don't have a yard but have the dogs inside with them and they have access to a large balcony. They take the dogs down to the grass outside the property for toilet breaks morning/afternoon/evening. Would he be able to handle that sort of set up?

- She wants to make sure that he and the current Greyhound get along but of course distance might be an issue. Would there be a trial period where she can see how they settle in together seeing as they won't be able to do a meet & greet beforehand?

Edited February 24, 2015 by melzawelza

[HazyWal]

Oh wow I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this one

Any chance of posting a pic of him here Melz? I do love the oldies.

Edited February 27, 2015 by HazyWal

[melzawelza]

Oh he is the cutest and she loved the look of him, but it wasn't an ideal match as he does like to have a bit of a chat when owners get home or at wildlife in the yard. Not a nuisance barker but probably too much for the crusty old neighbours. Because of the distance there wouldn't be able to be a meet & great and it'd be costly for Tweety to send him to Sydney sight unseen with that potentially being an issue. He's gorgeous though, I'm sure he'll find a lovely home, particularly as he's so spritely for his age!

She's now thinking she may wait until she finishes her thesis in 6 months before adopting, so that she can settle in the newbie without any distractions at all. Watch this space! haha