Sometimes it’s the best ones that take the longest to home. I think Lucky is fast becoming one of ‘those’. The first line of her PetRescue profile is, “My name is Lucky and you’d be oh so lucky to have me!” – and I truly mean it. She is one of the nicest dogs I have had come through rescue.
Her story goes: On Wednesday the 4th I received a phone call asking to take a surrender. Lucky’s owner was sick and, though the owner’s daughter had taken Lucky on, Lucky kept escaping from the yard.
I drove to pick her up. I was told that she was a 9 year old, heeler crossed with a kelpie crossed with a jack russel terrier – so I was surprised when a small kelpie-like dog bounced into the room with enthusiasm and youth.
And my first thoughts were, “I’ve struck gold here! This will be an easy rehome.” Lucky was already desexed, so I had very little vet work to pay for, too.
The next day, I got her microchipped, vaccinated, and listed her on PetRescue.
And you know… I haven’t got one single enquiry! She’s been up for a week now!
For difficult dogs with big issues, I don’t mind if I don’t get many enquiries. But for lovely dogs, with beautiful dispositions, and flexible needs, I do mind! There is nothing wrong with Lucky!
Okay, so she escapes when left in a yard – but why would you leave her in a yard? She’s toilet trained, she doesn’t chew things up, she’s perfect to leave in the house.
This is her PetRescue profile:
I’m Lucky and you’d be oh so lucky to welcome me as a new family member! I am happy, well behaved, and generally a lovely dog.
I am house trained, and can sit, shake hands, stay, and like to play fetch. I am quiet and calm inside and in the car.
I get along with everyone and everything – dogs, cats, birds, whatever. My favourite company is humans, though.
My biggest vice is that I like humans a bit too much, and I try to escape when I don’t have human company. For that reason, I am only suitable to a home that has almost 24 hour human company, and a home that is committed to locking me inside to keep me safe. My adoption will be subject to a yard check.
Please do not be put off by my age – I’m sprightly, happy, and enthusiastic girl who acts like I’m in the prime of my life.
I was surrendered to rescue, so my foster carers know quite a bit about me. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to ask.
I would love to meet you and your family, so please get in touch if you would like to meet me, too!
For more information about Lucky, please access my contact details through PetRescue. Lucky is located in the Southern Suburbs of metropolitan South Australia.
Lucky is the first rescue dog with Leema Rescue that has been placed in foster care – that is, the first one that is not staying with us! Our house is very full at the moment with another rescue… You’ll have to wait to hear about that one.
Is she available interstate?
Nevermind, saw she is, but the home I was thinking of wouldn’t suit her as they work.
Ruth, she is available interstate. She may be okay with a working family – they just have to commit to locking her inside and not out in a yard without supervision.
It’s difficult to judge Lucky’s size. Is she big Jack Russell size or more like a Kelpie? I’m just wondering whether she’d get through a dog flap? Also, would you describe her as a dominant or submissive female?
Hi Sian. Lucky is 15kgs and is about the size of a small Kelpie. I imagine she would get through most dog flaps, if she had the intention to.
Lucky doesn’t care very much about other dogs. She just goes about her own business and ignores them. She doesn’t submit or dominate – she just does her own thing. I think she would get along with most dogs that leave her alone – dogs that get in her face or jump on her would probably make her uncomfortable and unhappy.
Thanks for that. Unfortunately I don’t think she’s quite right for us. We’re trying to find a second dog and it’s tricky. But she looks adorable and I’m sure she’ll find a great home – she sounds like an easy peasy dog to own and enjoy. Good luck with finding her new family.
She looks adorable. Why hasn’t she been adopted yet? Well, I would’ve definitely considered taking her if I were near. Peanuts needs company inside the home and I’m pretty sure she’d be able to teach Peanuts some dog social manners.
I hope you find a good home for her, Tegan.
Oh, and I’m passing the Pawsome Blogger Award to you. ^_^ Please check my recent post for it.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
I’m sure the right home will come along for Lucky soon… I just thought it’d be sooner than this!
Thank-you for the Blogger Award, Haopee. I’ll go check it out. 🙂
You’re welcome. Yes, in due time. By the way, are you the one taking care of Lucky? I was just curious.
And does that mean you’re a foster parent? or a rescue center?
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
Haopee – I run a rescue (“Leema Rescue”) and take in dogs on a case by case basis. Though Lucky is under the header of ‘Leema Rescue’, she is in foster care with another person. I normally foster all the dogs that come through my care, but I just couldn’t with Lucky as I already had 6 dogs at my premises. So I had to find somewhere else!
I hope Lucky finds a forever home soon. She looks very adorable.
Can I admit that I’m kinda glad I’m not fostering her, because she might end up staying? I need a dog that’s actually well behaved!
Oh wait. Sorry about my previous post. I hadn’t read the other messages yet before finally sending it. Anyway, I truly hope you could find her a good home.
Good luck finding a home for her… I don’t understand it either… maybe you need to get her to do one of those ‘looks’ for the camera! Or aim the ad at people who might be looking for an older dog? I don’t know. Doesn’t seem logical to me. You’ll find just the right owners for her.
Thanks. The problem is, though she IS an old dog, she is not in behaviour. She is well behaved, but still would love walks and to play fetch. She’s in an awkward position where she is perhaps ‘too old’ and also ‘not old enough’.
Hi, i looked to see but must be missing it, so sorry in advance.. but where are you located?
Lucky is located in the Southern Suburbs of metropolitan Adelaide (South Australia), but is available interstate to the right home.
What a sweetheart – I hope someone snaps her up soon!
Me too! At the moment, she is enjoying visits to the dog park and playing fetch with her foster carer.
She is so cute! Those ears are just amazing. I hope she isn’t a foster for long!
I know! Aren’t the ears so collie like? I sent her to my collie friend. I hope she finds the home she deserves soon, too.
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