Milo is a gentle boy who currently lives with two dogs, a cat and chooks. His foster carers have had no problems with this. After some initial tension over food all three of them play really well together. He is an inside/outside dog, but was previously always an outside dog so it took some work from his carers for him to realise that he was allowed inside to sleep at night.

He does cower and shake when voices are raised. The raised voice wasn’t aimed at Milo but it scared the living daylights out of him. He is very much a man’s dog. He idolises our carer’s hubby but can take me or leave her. We believe this is probably because he has lived with a man with little exposure to women previously. His carers have no problems with him around their baby, he is not particularly interested in her. Having said that as with any dog he is not left unsupervised around her.

We are told that his mum was a pure kelpie and his dad was a pure Shar Pei. He has the Shar Pei shaped head with the fine Kelpie body. He is well fed but is still very fine and thin. He is a fussy eater and often needs to be encouraged to try new foods, he is not gutsy at all. He loves his chicken and chicken necks. He walks well on a lead once he is on it but gets so excited just when he knows he’s going for a walk he will try and pull out of his harness as soon as the front door is open.

He has only been in the car a couple of times and is not used to it at all.

He loves to chase a ball, it is one of his favourite things to do. But he is not very good at giving the ball back so it can be thrown again.

Milo can be a little aloof and really needs his new owner to be his best mate. His previous owner had him with him everwhere and they were really never apart. He is now by our carer’s hubby’s side all the time. If Hubby goes outside then so does Milo, he just adores him and sticks to him like velcro.

If Milo appeals to you as a gentle and loyal companion please complete our adoption questionnaire and we can arrange for you to meet him.

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Ideal pet for grown family or older couple, as she is not used to other animals or very young children. Very affectionate nature. Loves to be patted and stroked. Loves walks and grooming. Likes those nylon bones, as she is inclined to chew up and eat soft toys. Outside/inside dog. Sleeps inside at night. Scared of thunder and fireworks. Needs secure yard(she has long legs). Weighs around 13.5kg.

Jo is safe until rehomed.

Please complete an adoption questionnaire if you are able to provide a new, suitable home for Jo.

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Dash is great with children and well trained.He was bred in the highlands by a local family. He can be tied up and lives outside! He gets along well with other dogs and never had a problem with people. Dash is a good guard dog and loves to play with a ball but not obsessed! The only dislike is chickens as he has killed a few since he has stayed with us! He has been around horses and loves the car! He really needs a good home and he will bond with his new owner well. He is willing to learn and has been well trained but not as a working dog! He has no problems with loud noises and thunderstorms and loves to play with the rain!

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Nina has a calm, loving temperament. She has never actually worked a day in her life! She loves to play with the cat, going on walks, and to have lots of company in the shape of other dogs and people. She needs a secure yard with a high fence as she is very very clever at getting out. Alternatively a farm would be good. She doesn’t bark much, walks well on the lead and is well behaved. She’s in very good health. I’ve never known her to chew things (apart from bones). She loves going in the car. She has been in our family all her life, first with my ex-husband, then with his mother, now with me. She would be a great companion for people of any age. She doesn’t need a lot of food. I give her a small amount of dries in the morning, and a meaty bone or chicken wing at night.

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VERY GOOD WITH ALL AGE GROUPS, LOVES CUDDLES AND PLAYING,VERY RARELY BARKS,SITS AND SHAKES HANDS WHEN ASKED,EATS DOG BONES AND DRY FOOD,A LOVELY DOG.BLACK TAN A LITTLE BLUE GREY. Read the rest of this entry »

 Friendly towards people, children and other dogs. Affectionate and happy. Has done puppy preschool and is often socialised. Handled regularly when eating. Is used to having mouth, ears etc. checked. Does get car sick so far. Outside dog, occasionally in for a cuddle. Playful and very willing to learn. Read the rest of this entry »

 Beautiful nature with adults, children and better than average with other dogs. Has been handled often when eating i.e ears, mouth, legs etc. Completed puppy preschool and understands simple commands. Gets car sick so far. Affectionate, playful and willing to learn. Read the rest of this entry »

Sammy is energetic and playful, but can be too jumpy for young
kids. She is friendly with people once she gets to know them, and usually a
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DETAILS: Bronx is a lovely excitable dog. He is friendly, has loads of character and can be a good listener with the right amount of training.Bronx has had basic training, sits at curbs, pee’s outside and goes to bed when he is told. He loves chasing balls, sticks and me (when I am on my push bike). Bronx is also good with kids, as long as they don’t run (because then it’s a game).

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DETAILS: Kutu is a great friend,and we have had him since he was 3mths old. Well behaved around children (we have a 3yr old he has grown up with and Kutu knows when to be gentle and when it is play time). Has lived outside all his life, and is very well mannered inside. Can sit, lie down, stay, bark (or “speak”), retrieve, roll over, go back, and shake hands all on command. Loves a game of soccer, long runs or swims. Travels great long distance in the car. Very obedient and listens. Walks well on a lead, does have a tendency to walk infront. Kutu interacts playfully with other animals. His entire nature is excitable and friendly. He would make a great pet/friend or still has the ability to learn to be a working dog.

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