Terry
Reference Number: 36407
Background: Lost
Breed: American Staffordshire X
Gender: Male
DOB: 3/10/2023
Size: Medium
Weight: 25kg
Desexed: Yes
Adoption Fee: $201
Requirements:
Experienced owners
Must meet all family members in the home
Kids (5yrs+)
Best as only dog in the home for now
Commands I know:
Sit
Down
Retrieve (toys)
Meet Terry,
When Terry first arrived at the shelter, he was a quiet soul who sat in the corner of his kennel, staring at the wall, unsure of the world around him. But oh, how the times have changed!
These days, Terry is thriving. He’s blossomed into a gentle, friendly boy with a big heart and an even bigger personality. He’s playful, social, and always ready to make new friends. Once shy and unsure, he’s now confident, curious, and full of spark.
Terry is super smart and eager to learn, making him a great fit for experienced dog owners who’ll enjoy his clever nature and cheeky charm. That said, he’s also adaptable and would do well in just about any kind of home – he’s all about the good vibes and fun times now!
If you’re looking for a bright, affectionate boy who’s come a long way and is ready to live life to the fullest, Terry’s your guy. He’ll keep you smiling, keep you moving, and definitely keep you loved.
Ideal Home: Terry is suitable to live in a standalone home or on a farm/acerage, with a medium to large yard & high, secure fencing.
Family: Terry is open to meet kids from 5 years & up. He may need a minute or two to warm up to you, but once he does he's very playful - so he may accidently knock smaller kids over during play time.
Although Terry is fine to spend time in the yard on his own, he would prefer to be inside with his new family on occasion. He is fine to live with people who work part-time.
Furry Friends: Terry is best to be the only dog in the home for now. During his dog assessment, Terry was very enthusiastic to make friends which was a little too much for the other dog. For Terry, the other dog was very new & interesting for him. Terry needs some desensitisation and further socialisation training before being able to make friends.
As we cannot test in this environment, we are unsure how Terry would go living with or meeting cats/pocket pets. This would be up to the discretion of his new owners. His energy levels may be too high for smaller pets.
Training & Development: Terry would benefit from post-adoption training such as training at home to cover basic commands/obedience. He's a resilient dog who doesn't need much work put into him. Terry does get excited, but instead of jumping he'll often come back with a toy for the both of you to play with.
Terry is still learning his name, but he also knows commands such as: sit & down. He is food motivated too and is known to be gentle when taking treats from you - so having treats on you during training to mark good behaviour would be an excellent idea.
We always recommend post-adoption training whether it be at home or with a professional. Training doesn’t have to be a chore – it can be a fun experience for you both, it doesn’t have to take long & is a great way for you to bond with your new pal.
Play: Terry has high-range energy needs & would benefit from exercise or walks from 30-60mins+ a day to keep him happy & content. Terry LOVES playing with toys - he loves all kinds of balls, especially tennis balls & soccer balls. He will bring the ball back to you, drop it & lay down in wait for you to throw it again.
Terry walks well on a lead - only pulling a little bit. He is fine to be walked on any walking apparatus, too.
Staff Comments: Terry was once very scared when he first came in. He would sit in the corner of his kennel, staring at the wall. Now he is super affectionate & confident. He is outgoing and is obsessed with his soccer ball!
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Post Adoption Life: With all animals it’s important to understand that going into a new environment with new people may not be as seamless as we want it to be. It’s important to know that these animals have unknown histories - most are left in the shelter by their owners. The information we have is from observing the animal’s behaviours & reactions to certain stimuli whilst in our care. Adopted animals can take up to 3 months to properly decompress from post-shelter life & a lot of behaviours & quirks may surface during this time. All that we ask is that their new owners have an open mind & are patient.
