Sunday, December 29, 2019

TINY

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Tiny by name but huge in personality!  She is a Papillon cross Chihuahua weighing in at 5.3 kg. very loving and a total joy to be with, 6 years of age, very active and playful..  She is toilet trained, gets on well with other little dogs and great when meeting adult humans.  Will not be suited with young children under 8 years, not known how she gets on with cats.  She has been desexed, fully immunised and microchipped 985170002443583, has been wormed and given flea treatment.  Her price is $600.
RE100224.
Thank you.  we have received lots of enquiries, will get back to you all over the next 24 hours.

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

PEANUT

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Peanut is a Chi cross Pom of 4 1/2 years.  He will not be suited with children under 15 years, is ok with the other little dogs, no cats.  He takes a while to accept you and is wary of strangers so will require some socialisation with humans.  Peanut would dearly love to sleep in your bed as he does not like to sleep alone, or needs a little friend to sleep with!  Some mild separation anxiety.  He is toilet trained if he has access to outside.  He has been desexed, fully immunised, microchip 956000004413949, given flea and worm treatments, PER RE100224.  His price is $500.  Note - he HATES vets and nail clipping (clipping his nails is a real problem so be warned!!)

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Friday, November 29, 2019

MONTY

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Monty has been handled for seven months now and he will allow us to pick him up and cuddle him.  He needs a lot of time and patience to learn to trust you.  He is happy to sit in his bed and gaze at you.  Will take time and a lot of love to win him over.  We are looking for a very patient older lady or gent to love him and care for him without being pushy with him.  He is a pure Chihjuahua of 4 years.  He is toilet trained and very quiet.  He is happy to lie on his bed and watch you go about your chores.  Not suitable with children of any age, best as an only pet.  He has been desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 956000010280824, PER RE100224.  His price is $500

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BOO BOO

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Boo Boo is a Chihuahua cross we are guessing quite young as in 2-3 years.  He is the result of unscrupulous mixed breeding to obtain the so called rere "blue colour", and which has resulkted in him having Alopecia.
He is totally toilet trained and a very clean little boy.  He is very quiet when inside but if left alone outside he can bark at every sound.  He is definitely an inside dog, which is preferred as he could burn in the heat of summer and feel cold in our winters.  
Not suited with very young children, is ok with other dogs, not sure of cats.  He is desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 900012001114748. PER RE100224.  Price $500
ALOPECIA.  Monty has the blue gene condition of Alapecia
Alopecia in dogs is a genetic fault caused by indiscriminate breeders trying to breed “ blue” dogs. Totally ignoring the fact that alopecia comes through in about 80 percent of the puppies. We have had several over the years and believe you stay away from vets who want your money!! We find the most expensive side of their treatment is the Omega 3 and 6 oil which we squirt on their dinner. We massage them also with coconut oil, and try not to bath them unless they get smelly rolling in something unsavoury. Their coat will grow back to be glossy and healthy, if just a little “ thin”. There is no cure for alopecia, just control. And at any time they can lose their coat. We tend to use sardines or some fish in oil in their stew along with the few squirts of Omega 3+6.

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TINY

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Tiny a wee pure Chihuahua of almost 4 years.  He does not trust very quickly so patience with him will be a requirement.  He would prefer an older quiet and loving lady or gent who is happy to give him the time to learn to trust and love them - time will be needed. He gives us all a good laugh as he tries to "kill his bed" whenever anyone comes to meet him.  He does know and understand "outside Tiny" but not to be trusted if you dont catch him sniffing as he will pee on his bed and blankets!  Thank goodness they are very small!  He loves to be picked up and cuddled, or to snuggle on your lap under your dressing gown - all in time. He is not suitable with children of any age.  Not good with other dogs or cats.  Prefers to be an only pet.  He is desexed, fully immunised, microcjhipped 956000006050662.  Has had flea and worm treatment.  His price is $500.  He loves a raw carrot!
PER RE100224

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Friday, November 15, 2019

BEN

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Ben is a Chihuahua cross with possibly a JR of 5 1/2 years.  He is very quiet and bonded with Bonnie so these two will not be separated.  Ben is very quiet and friendly.  They will not be suited with children under 12 years and preferably no other dogs.  They do get on ok with a cat.

Ben has been desexed, fully immunised, microchip 900032001971535.  PER RE100224.

Ben's price is $350 ($700 for the two dogs Bonnie and Ben)


Success Story for Ben and Bonnie!

Saturday, 11th of July 2020

Ben and Bonnie are well behaved and bonded: see how well they have done with their new forever loving home!

Read Ben and Bonnie's Chihuahua Rescue Victoria Success Story here!


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BONNIE

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Bonnie is a pure white Chihuahua of 5 years who is very bonded with her mate Ben, so these two will not be separated.  Bonnie is toilet trained and very quiet.  They will not be suited with children under 12 years, and best to be the only two dogsin the family.  They are ok with a cat if introduced correctly.

Bonnie is desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 900032002385856.  PER: RE100224. Price for the two Bonnie and Ben is $700.  Bonnie at back.





Success Story for Ben and Bonnie!

Saturday, 11th of July 2020

Ben and Bonnie are well behaved and bonded: see how well they have done with their new forever loving home!

Read Ben and Bonnie's Chihuahua Rescue Victoria Success Story here!


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BUDDY

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Buddy is a 4 year old approx.  JRT who loves to be with you full time!  He is toilet trained, well behaved but will bark if left home alone for any length of time so would prefer an active retired person or couple.  Not suitable with children under 12 years and would be preferably an only dog.  No cats.  He is desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 982000363234669, PER RE100224.
His price is $500.

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SUKI

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The cutest little cheeky girl you could wish for, but she is not for everyone!  She will not be suitable unless you are home full time and prepared for lots of torn up toilet rolls, plants dug up in the garden etc. full on chekkiness!  She is 2 years old, toilet trained, desexed, fully immunised, microchip 953010001752029  PER RE100224  Her price is $1000

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

PIPER

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Piper, a gorgeous "deer" Chihuahua of five months (DOB 1/5/19) is looking for her forever home where she will be loved and trained.  She loves to play and very seldom barks.  She is not toilet trained.  She gets on well with a cat or very small dog.  Not suitable with children under 12 years.
She has been spayed, fully immunised C5, given flea and worm treatments, and is microchipped 953010003730891.  PER RE100224.  Available as from Saturday 6th. October 2019.  POA.

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

MIA

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A gorgeous smooth coat Chihuahua, female desexed, date of birth 11.10.18.  A good solid healthy little girl.
She will not be suited to young children under 8 years, is fine with cats and not very bothered with other dogs as she just wants the human attention.  Mia does have a mild separation anxiety so prefer someone home most of the time.  She does climb so will need a fence that she cannot climb.
She is 90% toilet trained if she has access to outside.  Mia has been fully immunised, microchipped 956000005670716.  PER RE100224. POA

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

SNOWY

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Snowy is a gorgeous little long coat Chihuahua, DOB 12/2/2019, so just 8 months old.  He is a happy little fellow and gets on well with the other Chihuahuas here.  He will not be suited with very young children but over 8 years he should be fine.  Cats are no problem.  He is 3/4 toilet trained if there is access to outside.  He has been desexed, immunised, microchipped 956000007845926, and has had flea and worm treatments.  POA.
PER RE100224

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

MOCHI

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Mochi is a gorgeous little Chihuahua of 4 1/2 years.  He is does become very "bonded" with his chosen person and will protect that person against all comers (typical Chihuahua!)  Due to this attitude he will not be suited with children of any age.  Is really scared of any dog bigger than him (2.8kg) He does get along with the other small Chihuahuas here, but takes a while to warm up to another small dog.  No cats.  He is toilet trained to a doggy door or opened door.  He has had all vet work done.  His price is $600.
Microchip 956000005428579.
PER RE100224.

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COBY

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Coby is a gorgeous Rotty cross Lab (we think!) of 9 years 10 months.  He is an obedient boy and learns very quickly.  He is currently weighing almost 40 KG and is extremely strong.  He is in excellent health and loves walks!  He is a real cutie and loves attention.  He is great with little dogs. His best mate is a 19 year old Chihuahua and he is great with the other little ones here.  He is toilet trained, has had all vet work done.  Heart, legs etc. excellent.  He very strong.  Will not be suitable with children under 15 years.
Microchip 900012000607375
PER  RE100224
Price $100

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

PADDY

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Wow, Paddy, a total little darling, full of fun and life, constantly "on the go"!
DOB 27/5/15. Paddy and his little mate will not be separated as they are extremely closely bonded!
They are both toilet trained, quiet and just simply a total joy!  No young children, they are good with other little dogs but do tend to stick together.
Paddy has been desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 978102100268647, given flea and worm treatments.  His price is $600.
PER RE100224



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IVY

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Ivy is a total little darling, full of fun and  always seeking out Paddy to check on him!
DOB 19/11/14. Ivy and Paddy will not be separated as they are extremely closely bonded!
They are both toilet trained, quiet and just simply a total joy!  No young children, they are good with other little dogs but do tend to stick together.
Ivy has been desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 978102100267089, given flea and worm treatments.  Her price is $600.
PER RE100224

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BONNIE

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Bonnie is a real sweetheart despite her past.  A gentle quiet little girl, DOB 15/6/13.
She is toilet trained. Gets on well with other little dogs, will not be suitable with very young children.
She has just been desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 982000148325547, has been given flea and worm treatments.  Her price is $600
PER: RE100224

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TOBY

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Toby is the most easy to care for little dog, asked for nothing!  He is now 14 1/6 years old, almost totally deaf - hearing only sharp sounds; showing some signs of failing eyesight; never barks, just likes to sunbake or sleep in a nice soft bed.  For his age he is in surprising good health.  He wanders around the yard, jumps up the two steps to come inside now.  He has never been an inside dog having been locked outside his entire life!  He was very uneasy when he first came here and I would bring him inside - day and night!  In the beginning he had no ideas about the comforts of inside living!  Now he loves to come inside whenever he feels like it and definitely sleeps inside every night!  He has learnt that he is to go outside to toilet or use the big pee pad if locked inside, just took patience and showing him (he is very intelligent!).
If you would like to give a darling old dog lots of love and care then Toby is the dog for you!  He has never known any comforts in his entire life!  Probably not suitable with young children.
He has been immunised, desexed, microchipped 956000000284620, has had worm and flea treatment.  His price is $100.
PER RE100224

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Friday, July 19, 2019

LILLY

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Lilly is the younger mate of Tinkerbell.  Lilly tends to be more "sit on your lap" and get plenty of attention.  Both girls are totally toilet trained.  Neither are barkers, in fact they are very quiet and well behaved. These two are very closely bonded and will not be separated.  Lilly has just been desexed and had a full dental done.  Not suitable with children under 12 years.  Both are ok with other little dogs and a cat.  Lilly microchip 982000163606144.  PER RE100224.  Lilly's price is $500 (both dogs $800)  Lilly is on the right.

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TINKERBELL

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Tinkerbell is a darling older lady who is very closely bonded with her younger mate, Lilly.  They will not be separated.  Both little dogs are totally toilet trained. Tinkerbell has been desexed, microchipped 956000010824889, given worm and flea treatment.  She has had a dental done four months ago.  These little girls will not be suitable with children under 12 years.  They are ok with other dogs and a cat but do tend to stick together.  Her price is $300.  Tinkerbell on the left.
(Both dogs $800) PER RE100224


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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

BELLA

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Bella is just themost wonderful little girl!  Not yet a year old.  Very friendly and gentle.  Not totally toilet trained but doing OK so far.  Probably not suited to be left alone for too many hours as she loves attention and being with you. She has just been desexed, had a full dental and been fully immunised.  Shee is microchipped 956000010570277, and she has been given worm and flea treatments.
PER  RE100224.  Price $800

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JAX

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Jax is just the best little dog!  Not yet a year old.  Very friendly and gentle.  Not totally toilet trained but doing OK so far.  Probably not suited to be left alone for too many hours as he loves attention and being with you. He has just been desexed, had a full dental and been fully immunised.  He is microchipped 978101081857341, and he has been given worm and flea treatments.
PER  RE100224.  Price $700

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JIMMY

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Jimmy is a gorgeous little Chihuahua just over 1 year.  He just loves to be with you full time!  He gets on well with the other little dogs here but would preferably be better with a female rather than a male.  He is not toilet trained but showing signs of learning really quickly!  Not suitable to be left home as he does have some separation issues and just wants to be with you full time.
He has just been desexed and had a full dental (some retained baby teeth have been removed.)  He has been immunised C5, given worm and flea treatment.  Microchip 991003000137423.
PER RE100224

POA.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

MOUSE

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Mouse is now looking for his forever home.  Weigning in at 2.3 kg.  not trained at all.  Not suitable with children, no cats, has had a full dental, been desexed, fully immunised, given worm and flea treatment. Microchip 978101081490771, Pet Exchange Register RE100224.
His price $600

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DIGBY

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Digby now looking for his forever home.  Weighing in at 3.9 kg.  Not trained, microchip 956000010840899.  Desexed, had full dental, immunized C5, Given worm and flea treatments.  Not suitable with children, is OK with another little dog, no cats.
Pet Exchange Register RE100224
Price $600

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

KUZEY

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Kuzey is what the vet describes as a "blended Chihuahua" We think there is 1/16 th Chihuahua, a bit of Jack Russell, a fair bit of Shih Tzu, a bit of Pug,  and goodness knows what else.  He weighs 6 1/2 kg.  Whatever got together to make him, he is a great little dog!  He is just 7 years (DOB 18/6/12).  Kuzey has had a hard start to life being locked outside all the time.  When he came in to our home he would panic every time I carried him inside!  After four days he began to relax and now he loves being inside in the warm!  Surprisingly he is totally toilet trained and goes in and out our back door as he needs!
He is very quiet, does have a little separation anxiety.  He will not be suitable with children under 12 years.  He is fine with the little dogs here.
He has been desexed, fully immunised, had a full dental, given flea and worm treatment, is microchipped 956000008843182, Pet Exchange Register RE1002247.
His price is $600.

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Friday, June 14, 2019

MIA

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Mia is a beautiful little chubby Chihuahua of almost 7 years (DOB 27/07/2012).  She is the most delightfully well behaved little dog, toilet trained, quiet, gets on well with all other little dogs, bit scared of bigger ones though, not sure of cats.  She would prefer a home with no children under 12 years.  Mia currently weighs 4.9 kg.  She does have a thyroid condition and this requires medication.  When she is on her medication her weight does drop and she becomes far more playful and active (she has been off her medication for quite a few months and is the reason she is so heavy - ideal weight for her build would be approx. 3.5 kg.
Mia has been desexed, fully vaccinated C5, given worm and flea treatments, microchipped 956000008843288.  Her price is $600
Pet register number RE100224

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PATCH

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Patch is a gorgeous little Maltese boy of 8 years (DOB 18/03/2011).  He is toilet trained and gets on well with the other little dogs here except when they try to pinch his dinner!  He is a good little watcg dog and will bark when people come over or if you take him to the vet!  He will not be good with young children and not sure how he would go with cats.  He is in excellent health.  His teeth are a bit dirty and so he will be needing a dental within the next twelve months.
He has been desexed, fully immunised C5, given work and flea treatments, microchipped 956000008834725.  His price is $300.    Pet register number RE100224.


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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

TINY

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Tiny is exactly that - tiny (1.8Kg) DOB 11/1/16. Absolutely NO CHILDREN of any age as we are looking for one or two adults for his prospective new owners. He is basically toilet trained. Does not do much barking and can be very loving towards his chosen one, but very nasty to ALL others!. He gets on well with the other Chihuahuas but would not like to see him with any bigger dog (he is just so small). 
He gets angry when people come to meet him and attacks his bed - tries to kill it!! Not sure how he will react to anyone coming to meet him, so it will be trial and error!! Be prepared!
Tiny has been desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 956000006050662. given flea and worm treatment.  His price is $800
Pet Register number RE100224.

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CHIKO

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Chiko is a Pom cross Chi, a dear little girl of almost 11 years.  She is quite dainty and does mix in well with the other little dogs once she gets to know them and is quite happy to try and "dance" with them!  She has been desexed, fully immunised, microchipped 900012000612966, been given worm and flea treatments.  She is totally toilet trained and very well behaved.  She will not be suitable with children under 12 years, preferring a quiet lifestyle.  She does have some problems and these will be discussed with any potentioal adoptors.  Her price is $150.
Pet Register number RE100224.

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WOOFIE

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Woofie,  was described initially to us as a Chihuahua cross!  Until he arrived on our doorstep!  Apparently his mum was a Chihuahua cross Jack Russell and his father a Shih Tzu.  Woofie is 8 years old, DOB 13/4/2011.  No matter what he is, he is the most wonderful little dog!  He is quiet, barks when he wants to go outside for toilet and again when he wants to come back inside (if the doors are shut!)  He is not suitable for children under 12 years as he is very strong.  He gets on well with the little dogs here and just ignores any being a bit of a pest!  He loves his daily walks, would prefer to go for two or three actually!  Woofie weighs 9.7 kg currently and ideally could lose one and a half to two kg.
He is very "laid back" and relaxed.  Would love to sit on your lap.
He is desexed, fully immunised with C5, has had worm and flea treatment, is microchipped 956000001356762.  His price is $400.
Pet Register number RE100224.

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Saturday, May 18, 2019

CINDY

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Cindy, who loves people but not cats of children!  Is very wary of other dogs, loves to go for daily walks, and is a great little watch dog.  She is 8 years four months (DOB 18/1/2011).  She is a Papillon cross, weighing in at 5.7 KG. and could lose at least 1 kg. and this will happen with exercise and a little tighter control over her food intake!  She loves her food and will eat treats all day long! Cindy is totally toilet trained and will tell you when she needs to go outside.
Cindy has been desexed, microchipped 981000300598982, fully immunised C5, had worm and flea treatment.  Her price is $500
Pet Register number RE100224.

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

DOLLY

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Dolly is the cutest little "fatty" who just wants to be loved and cared for!  She is 2 1/2 years (DOB 29/10/16).  She is toilet trained and well behaved,  She will not be suited with children, other dogs, or cats, much preferring to be the only dog and loved totally!  She has been desexed, fully immunised, given flea and worm treatments, microchipped 956000006076987.  Dolly would prefer someone home most of the time and would love to be taught to walk on harness.  POA

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ZARA

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Zara is a lovely girl of ten years (DOB 1/4/09). She is in excellent health, lovely clean teeth, heart and legs all excellent.  She loves to go for walks but it not good with other dogs, cats, or children.  Msh better suited as an only dog (could bond with a mini foxy or small JRT but not smaller dogs.  She weighs 4.8 kg and could do with losing approx 1kg.  She is toilet trained, quiet and very well behaved.  She has just been desexed, fully immunised, given flea and worm treatments,  her microchip 900012000560379.  Her price is $500.

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