James
Puppy James
a bundle of fun and energy
Age:
10 months
Location:
Melbourne
Microchip Number:
956 000 016 596 647
Source Number:
RE145276
Like any ten month old, James has two settings, chaos and asleep (he plays hard, and he snoozes even harder). With his remarkably cute face, and sweet loving manner, you'll find it hard to stay mad about the odd chewed up shoe - but the ideal home for this handsome fellow will have experience with (and resilience to) rambunctious puppy energy and will delight in finding ways to keep this curious mind busy; games of fetch, squeaky toys, and even a paddle in the pool, James just loves to have fun!
With so much to learn about the world around him, James generally walks well on the lead but can become a bit excited or pull if he is eager to reach a destination. He has already learned not to jump on people (and other dogs) and is working on how to regulate those big happy feelings, but he does sometimes forget himself, he is still just a baby after all! He is a smart cookie and takes to training well if there are yummy treats involved, he will even sit and wait at traffic lights when out on a walk.
James would love a busy family home with people around often, and/or to live with another young and playful large dog who doesn't mind a bit of rough and tumble from time to time, it is important to note that he is already a big boy and not done growing yet - so it is best that he not be around small or frail humans that he may knock over when the need to zoom takes hold of his brain. Speaking of smalls, James will need a home free from small animals as he has never met a cat that he didn't want to terrorise, and he loves to chase ducks if given the opportunity.
Surrendered to us at a very young age, James has struggled with lameness in his rear left leg, having already been through one round of surgery which has unfortunately not worked to restore his gait to normal. He doesn't let it slow him up any, loving a good gallop around and his two walks a day. We will cover initial treatment costs for his new home, and also James' adoption contract will include a desexing clause, to be arranged and covered by our organisation once he reaches 16 months.
Not your average couch potato, this bundle of fun and energy has his whole life ahead of him and will teach you the art of living in all the small moments of joy to be had. The home that James gets to spend his forever in will always be filled with laughs, love, and the sound of big stompy feet!
No cats or small dogs
No full time workers unless some working from home or there is another dog
No children under six