Adoption information
Zorro Nightingale needs a foster carer
Rescue group
PetRescue ID
954639
Location
Dixons Creek, VIC
Age
8 years 11 months
Adoption fee
$850.00
Microchip number
956000009501447
Source number
RE120211
Last updated
02 Mar, 2024
Pre-adoption checks
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Desexed
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Vaccinated
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Interstate adoption (VIC only)
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Wormed
I'd prefer a home that
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Doesn't have cats
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Doesn't have dogs
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Doesn't have kids under 5
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Doesn't have kids from 6 to 12
About Zorro Nightingale
TO APPLY FOR ADOPTION PLEASE SEND IN APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE BELOW:
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
Meet Zorro, an adorable wee boy who given the right home will reward his human family with all the love and devotion they could ask for. Zorro is unsure and anxious about the world around him and as such needs an experienced dog owner who is willing to continue to assist him with his ongoing training and socialisation.
Zorro is a laid back boy and does not need to expend too much energy. He is happy to lie around and snuggle, rather than run around and play with toys. He prefers shorter walks to long ones. But mostly he wants to be with you.
Whilst Zorro walks well on the lead, when he sees a strange dog he will react. He has also shown signs of guarding his food and as such requires an adult only home. Zorro has received some behaviour training in the past and showed improvements from this.
Zorro’s family describe him as an extremely loving boy, who loves cuddles and pats from his trusted people. It can take him a while to warm to someone, but once he does he makes a great companion.
Zorro bonds deeply with his primary person and has some lovely habits like patting them with his paw for attention. He really does like to sleep close to you as it makes him feel secure. However he would be best in a home with more than one person as in this situation he is more likely to feel he has to protect his special person.
When Zorro gives you his love you can do anything with him, but you might initially have to do some work to make sure he accepts the other people that are important to you as well. Naturally we will assist with this and we know from Zorro’s previous home that this will happen.
Zorro’s ideal home will be one where his people are around more often than not. Adults only and with someone who has experience with anxious dogs and is willing to continue to support him with his training and socialisation. If this sounds like you, Zorro would love you to get in touch and complete an application.
No cats for Zorro.
Thank you to Heather of Brown Dog Studios for the fantastic photos of
Zorro.
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/dogs-for-adoption/
Have you considered foster care? For more information please click on the link below.
https://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped, wormed, and flea treated. All necessary vetwork such as dentals, surgery, eye treatment are also carried out. We are no longer heartworm testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.
Medical notes
Health: Zorro is currently on anti-anxiety medication.
Weight: 6.5kgs
Adoption details
We are a community fostercare network, not a shelter, and our dogs and cats are cared for in private homes. Note that we are very careful where we rehome our dogs and cats and we have an intensive process. If you want a quick turnaround we are not the group for you. If you seem like a good match for the dog of your choice we will organise a telephone chat, a meet and greet and a property check. We offer free assistance for six weeks for any issues, a lifetime takeback policy with full refund of the adoption fee, and will always be available to offer advice.
We care for our dogs and cats and we want you to as well. We know that genuine applicants have no trouble with this process and understand that if we refuse you a dog or cat, it is because you are not the best match for that pet.
Our commitment to the dogs and cats in our care is total and we treat each one as if we are passing on a family pet. This may not suit you so we point out that there are equally great dogs and cats available in pounds, shelters and with other rescue groups.
If you are still interested, please download an application form from our website:
http://www.victoriandogrescue.org.au/about-vicdrg/adoption-and-foster-application-forms.html
The application form must be emailed to us:
adoptions@victoriandogrescue.org.au
Please note that we do not take/make telephone calls prior to receiving an application.
Commonly asked questions and their answers are provided when you email us. Unfortunately we usually will not have time to reply to enquiries in more detail and will give priority to completed applications over enquiries. Priority will also be given to typed applications which are easier for us to read and to copy relevant parts.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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