Bella is a happy go lucky dog. She was slightly timid when she came into our care but has gotten really comfortable. Bella gets along with other dogs big or small. Cattle and horses dont worry her at all and she doesnt chase them or poultry. Bella has awsome manners and is extremely obedient. She loves people and is content to sit at your feet. She loves the farm and the beach and would be happy to be with a family with another pet or by herself.
Bella is reserved pending adoption.
Tickles is seeking love, direction and long term commitment. A more affectionate, loyal and loving friend than this pretty lady would be impossible to find. She bonds quickly and strongly with her humans and loves nothing more than to lay at your side and be stroked. She is mostly settled, especially when one on one with you, but she still has bursts of puppy enthusiasm when her fun side emerges (usually after dinner) and loves a game of tug.
While she gets on well with other dogs (happily coexists in foster care with five other dogs without issue), she can be a fraction competitive and possessive of her humans. She is being taught that there is enough love and attention to go around, and there are rewards for good manners and is catching on quickly.
A home with a sensible well behaved doggy friend (possibly male) could work for her (but no substitute for time spent with her owner) but gives the impression she would equally make a devoted companion as an only dog for someone who was around a lot and willing to include her in their lives. Her ideal home would be one in which she was shown calm leadership, direction and consistency. She may currently be a little too exuberant at times for small children.
Being a working breed, Tickles will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to thrive and to prevent her from becoming bored. Some additional training will put the icing on this bright girl and give her the chance to be her best and realise her potential. She may also enjoy a doggy sport such as agility as she is very light on her feet and athletic.
Prior to coming into care, she had no training and had not been provided with any direction or leadership. She is starting to learn a few manners and basic commands and is relishing the opportunity to learn and put her quick mind to use. She is responding well to high grade food rewards and praise as training tools. She seems to be lapping up the opportunities life is now offering her and has no intention of looking back.
On lead, she initially had no idea but is starting to listen and is already improving. Off lead she had no recall to begin with but again is starting to realise there are rewards for returning and while this is still a work in progress, she is taking giant strides. Her toilet training has begun. She was formally an outside only dog but has developed a real affinity for her soft , warm bed and is well behaved inside and is happy to recline on her bed while inside.
Tickles is going to provide some lucky person or family with a best friend for life.
She is in foster care in Bendigo, Victoria.
To meet or adopt please fill out our adoption form. Please note that completing the application form does not place you under any obligation to adopt.
http://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/application-forms/apply-to-adopt-from-awdri/
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Meet Charlie, surrendered by a young couple who did not have the time to devote to him and were perplexed by the consequences of his boredom in a suburban backyard. Well, the rest is history. Charlie has plenty of push and is a tireless worker who is now being trained to work dairy stock. Added to this, he is an extremely friendly type who will do anything to please his master. Charlie is now being tweaked and, with two weeks of full training, will be available for adoption soon.
To meet or adopt please fill out our adoption form. Please note that completing the application form does not place you under any obligation to adopt.
http://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/application-forms/apply-to-adopt-from-awdri/
Bear is a friendly energetic dog. He has had some training to work cattle but would equally suit an active family that would like to make him a big part of their every day life. He is sweet and never without his smile. He would be best suited in a home without cats or other small animals but gets along well with other dogs. Does Bear look like the companion you are looking for to keep you company on your next adventure?
To meet or adopt please fill out our adoption form. Please note that completing the application form does not place you under any obligation to adopt.
http://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/application-forms/apply-to-adopt-from-awdri/
Update 24/4: Bronte is safe with AWDRI and will be available to adopt in the near future.
Sonté is a lovely dog. She is good with other dogs, but is very shy initially. She loves children and has been bought up with kids ages 4-12. Though she can still jump up occasionally, she usually just sits or lays in front of them waiting for a pat.
Sonté also loves water, she will stand in rain and find water almost anywhere just to have a smim. Regular beach trips would be great for Sonté, or being at the river.
Sonté loves fetch, she will play and play even when she is clearly tired. She has shown no interest in the horses and is okay with cats, although she doesn’t quite understand why the move or hiss when she sniffs them. She loves a good belly scratch. Sonté still jumps up but with training this can be prevented. She also can manouver her way through wire fencing, often breaking into the paddock to swim in the dam and then comes back out, so wooden fencing may be better suited for Sonté. She really just needs someone to pay her affection, play fetch with her, love her and dedicate their time to giving this pup the training and forever home she deserves. Could that be you?
To meet or adopt please fill out our adoption form. Please note that completing the application form does not place you under any obligation to adopt.
http://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/application-forms/apply-to-adopt-from-awdri/
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Update 30/4: Mocha is coming into care with AWDRI and will be available to adopt in the near future.
Ready to be re-homed 28/4/12
Approx 10-12mths old
he is obedient – understands basic commands such as “sit”
Lively and playful, gets on well with others
He is a pleasant boy who thrives on attention and playing ball whether it be a tennis ball or soccer with his 2 legged foster siblings.
Mwani is very active for his age so will need lots of walks, park play or trips to the beach.
Mwani gets along fine with other dogs, and plays beautifully with kids of all ages.
He understands sit, stay, laydown,shakehands, and will only sometimes bring the ball back (still working on that one); he also walks wonderfully on a lead.
All he wants is someone to love him and hand out lots of pats and cuddles.
To find out more about Mwani or to meet him with a view to adoption please complete our online questionnaire: http://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/application-forms/apply-to-adopt-from-awdri/
Paul is a quiet little guy who loves cuddles. He is intelligent and looks to be mainly working border collie. He has great recall for a pup and is toilet trained.
Hand reared after his mother died having a caesarian to deliver her 11 puppies, he has been fully exposed to children, other dogs, adults of all sizes and farm animals to boot. He will make a wonderful family pet for an active family who can stimulate his brain and exercise his body.
To meet or adopt please fill out our adoption form. Please note that completing the application form does not place you under any obligation to adopt.
http://www.workingdogrescue.com.au/application-forms/apply-to-adopt-from-awdri/
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URGENT – must have save by 5pm 13/3
Volunteer note: This gorgeous pretty girl has high energy levels. She is friendly and happy to meet other dogs. She is keen to please and quick to learn.
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