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Dogs AdoptedThe following ARF dogs were adopted in September 2005: | |||
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| Just gorgeous: Ellie (now Bonnie) Sex: Female Age: 2 years (approx) Breed: Jack Russell Terrier X Size: Small When we checked to see how the “trial” period was progressing this is the reply we received: Ellie (now Bonnie) “ has settled in really well and there is no way we would return her. “ Rescued: 25 August 2005 Adopted: 3 September 2005 | Cute and Cuddly: Rupert Sex: Male Age (approx): 12 months Breed: Shih Tzu X Size: Tiny (3 kg) Rupert is an outgoing, happy and lovable little fellow. He had not been looked after very well prior to his arrival at ARF - his coat was so matted that he could not open his eyes - so he had an 'extreme makeover'. During his time in foster care he blossomed into a gorgeous, loving, cheeky, clever, caring and well behaved (hehe) companion and has now gone off to complete his forever family. Read his story here. Rescued: 15 July 2005 Adopted: 1 September 2005 | ||
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| Top little bloke: Indiana Age (approx): 16 weeks Sex: Male Breed:Bull Terrier X Kelpie Size: Medium when mature Indiana has been adopted into a family with another pup who is deaf. Indie will be the other dog's ears and plans also to help her with landscaping the garden. Rescued: 10 August 2005 Adopted: 2 September 2005 | Sensible Sort: Marge Sex: Female Age: approx. 2 years Breed: Crossbreed Size: Medium Marge has the honour to look after three beautiful children and a hearty big bark is expected from her to let strangers now that she is in charge of security from now on. Rescued: 13 August 2005 Adopted: 16 September 2005 Sponsors: Thanks to the generosity of all who made donations to pay Marge's special vet costs. | ||
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| Sweet and gentle: Layla Sex: Female Breed: Golden Retriever x Ridgeback Age: 12 months Size: Large Layla is now the beloved companion of a guy with a truck. It was love at first sight for both of them. Rescued: 19 August 2005 Adopted: 3 September 2005 | Precious Pup: Pinky Sex: Female Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Age: 6 months (approx) Size: Medium/Large Young Pinky has set off to complete her new family and help them settle into their own new home . Rescued: 1 June 2005 Adopted: 5 September 2005 | ||
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| Calm and Good-mannered: Keira Breed: Staffy x Kelpie Sex: Female Age: 3 yrs Size: Medium Keira did not languish long in foster care before setting off to her new home. Rescued: 2 September 2005 Adopted: 5 September 2005 | Keen and Obedient: Bella Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sex: Female Age: 5 yrs Size: Medium Bella was only briefly in ARF care and joined another former ARFer Bailey in his forever home. Rescued: 2 September 2005 Adopted: 5 September 2005 | ||
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| A Brave little girl: Susie Sex: Female Age: 14 – 16 weeks Breed: Kelpie X Size: Medium when fully grown Susie has really fallen on her paws and will move into a house where there is a toy box just for the dogs. She will have a big park right across the road where she can play with her new housemate Bob, the Kelpie x BC every afternoon. Rescued: 18 August 2005 Adopted: 9 September 2005 | Gorgeous Girl: Tenille Sex: Female Age: 14 weeks Breed: Kelpie X Size: Medium Description:Tenille has gone to try out her forever home with two boys to romp with and care for. Rescued: 18 August 2005 Adopted: 8 September 2005 | ||
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| Black Beauty: Brenna (now Keira) Sex: Female Breed: Border Collie x Age:18 months - 2 years Size: Medium Update from her new family: "Keira (which means black haired) is settling in very well with the family. She loves playing with the children and particularly loves having her tummy rubbed. She has settled in well with our other dog, Tiger, even to the point that they now share a bed. They first shared the bed only 3 nights after Keira moved in. I think the service you provide to dogs in the Canberra region is great. We are very pleased with Keira and would recommend ARF to anyone looking for a new pet." Rescued: 8 August 2005 Adopted: 9 September 2005 | Friendly and Trusting: Jacko Sex: Male Age: 2 years (approx) Breed: Terrier X Foxie Size: Small/Medium Lucky Jacko has found his 'forever' home, complete with another doggy friend, plus a great dog friendly backyard and a little girl to play with. What more could a dog ask for! Rescued: 20 August 2005 Adopted: 9 September 2005 | ||
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| Young and gentle: Copper Age: 6 months Breed: Crossbreed Size: Medium/large when mature Sex: Male Copper's new family was looking for a dog who would fit in well with their family. With a toddler and a baby to consider, the dog had to be just right. Getting a dog through ARF seemed the best way to ensure no mistakes were made in choosing their new pet. Copper's gentle friendly nature seemed perfect for the job and his handsome appearance is the icing on the cake. Copper and his family are very happy with each other. Rescued: 8 September 2005 Adopted: (on trial) 11 September 2005 | Quiet and content: Shorty (now Sweep) Sex: Male Age: 5 years (approx) Breed: Dachshund X Foxie Size: Small Shorty has moved in with some of his Dachsie relatives and will let us know in a few days how he is settling in. Rescued: 6 September 2005 Adopted: 13 September 2005 | ||
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| Delightful and Devoted: Jessie Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sex: Female Age: 4.5yrs Size: Medium Jessie, together with her foster sibling Nyke, has gone to organise her new home Rescued: 29 July 2005 Adopted: 17 September 2005 Jessie's photos kindly taken by All Creatures Photography | Good Time Girl: Nyke Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Sex: Female Age: 18 months Size: Medium Nyke and Jessie, her foster sibling, have now gone to a new home. Rescued: 28 May 2005 Adopted: 17 September 2005 | ||
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| Sweet girl: Shelley Age: about 18 months Sex: Female Breed: Chihuahua X Papillon Size: Small Shelly (now known as the Divine Tilly) has gone to live in the lap of luxury with Toula, the Pomeranian Princess and two feline siblings. Rescued: 27 August 2005 Adopted: 16 September 2005 | Mild-mannered: Max Sex: Male Breed: Dalmatian X Age: 2 years Size: Medium Max has gone to a new home with a family which will give him all the love he deserves. Walks and runs in the nearby bush will be an added bonus Rescued: 25 June 2005 Adopted: 21 September 2005 | ||
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| Affectionate and Loyal: Cougar Breed: Crossbreed Sex: Male Age: 5-6 months Size: Medium Cougar has settled into our home wonderfully. He is happy outside during the day, roaming the garden or playing with our two teenage sons. He will do just about anything for a cuddle or a treat. At night he's just as happy inside staying on his own special mat and watching whats going on around him. He is a delight to have around - many thanks to his foster parents Kirstin and Marcus for the time they spent with him. Rescued: 7 September 2005 Adopted: 25 September 2005 | Spunky and thoughtful: Dylan Sex: Male Age: 5-6 months Breed: Crossbreed Size: Medium/Large Dylan's new family were looking for an easy going dog that would be gentle and happy to fit in with the whole family, including the two children. The beautiful and gentle Dylan is perfect for the role. Dylan is happy to play or just laze around in the shade under the trampoline on the cool grass and keep a watchful eye his new family. Rescued: 8 September 2005 Adopted: 25 September 2005 | ||
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| Gorgeous Girl: Molly Sex: Female Age: 4-5 months Breed: Border Collie Size: Medium Molly has gone to live with her new family and will be going to work with her dad some days. She has a reserve opposite her house with a lake and is sure to meet lots of new doggy friends there. Granma is also looking forward to minding her when the family go away. Rescued: 13 September 2005 Adopted: 19 September 2005 | Lively yet ladylike: Zoe Sex: Female Age: about 7 years Breed:Dalmatian Size: Large Zoe has gone north to be the constant companion for a Weimaraner named Jasper. She will enoy accompanying him and her family everywhere including interstate holidays on dog friendly acreage Rescued: 14 September 2005 Adopted: 20 September 2005 | ||
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| Lovely Temperament: Jazzy Age: 10-12 months Breed: Labrador x Pointer Size: Medium Sex: Female Rescued: 19 September 2005 Adopted: 25 September 2005 | Lovely Girl: Emma (formerly Bella) Sex: Female Age: about 18 months Breed: Crossbreed Size: Medium Emma has found a loving home in Kambah. Rescued: 10 August 2005 Adopted: 24 September 2005 | ||
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| Couldn't get much cuter: Cindy Sex: Female Age: 12 mths approx. Size: Tiny Breed: Shih Tzu X Cindy has her new lovely family wrapped around her tiny paw and is enjoying lots and lots of love and attention as she so deserves. She is so happy she even gives kisses to one of the resident cats. Rescued: 16 September 2005 Adopted: 25 September 2005 | Extra Large Lapdog: Chloe Breed: Great Dane X Sex: Female Age: 18-24 mths Size: Large (though smaller than a pure Dane) Chloe has been adopted into a family with a toddler and a large bereaved dog who lost his doggy companion many months ago. Chloe is gentle and patient with the toddler and appeared to steal the heart of the big dog from the moment he laid eyes on her. Rescued: 12 August 2005 Adopted: 25 September 2005 | ||
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| More front than Myers: Ringer Sex: Male Age: 12-14 momths Breed: Kelpie Size: Medium Here is what Ringer's foster carer told us: "My partner simply won't hear of rehoming Ringer as he is proving to be such a good dog. Apparently he is an asset when working on the property, fencing etc., proving a reliable warning to lurking snakes without actually 'going' for them!" So, in essence, Ringer has become a "foster failure" whose foster family became his forever home. Rescued: 24 August 2005 Adopted: 29 September 2005 | Spunky and thoughtful: Presley Sex: Male Age: 5-6 months Breed: Crossbreed Size: Medium/Large Presley has gone to a fantastic new home, where he has two doting adults and a mischievous kitten to keep him company. Within the first hour he was comfily settled in and sidling up for a cuddle and smooch. Rescued: 8 September 2005 Adopted: 25 September 2005 | ||
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| Mr Nice Guy: Teaser Sex: Male Age: About 12 months Breed: Crossbreed Size: Medium-large Teaser's foster carer decided he couldn't bear the thought of someone else adopting the lovable goofball, so adopted Teaser himself. Rescued: 8 June 2005 Adopted: 29 September 2005 | |||
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