Toby is a 11yr old (12 in June) Cavachon, he is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated and will be rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.
Toby came to us a few weeks ago after his elderly owner went into care and there was no one to look after him. Sadly he is very overweight (currently over 20kg!) and is on a diet and exercise regime. He has a couple of age related warts but otherwise is in good health. He will feel a lot better and more energetic once his weight comes down to a more suitable level.
Toby has been used to a quiet home as an only dog and whilst he is absolutely fine with other dogs he has found it extremely overwhelming coming into a busy foster home with lots of other dogs, he was very stressed and anxious at first and it took him a good week or 2 to start finding his feet. He will be so much happier back in a quieter, experienced home either as an only dog or with another single friendly neutered dog for company. He cannot be homed with cats unfortunately.
Toby, once he knows you and is settled, is a sweet boy who enjoys a gentle fuss and will attach himself to you, he will need an experienced home who can read dogs body language and recognise when he has had enough or not wanting attention.
Toby has definitely got a grumpy side, he really isnt a fan of the vets and being over manhandled. He has been going to a great local groomer who told us that he has always been great to groom but this weeks trip to the same groomer did see him be quite snappy around his face which is not normal for him they said, so we can only really put it down to the upset he has had over the past few weeks.
Toby is a great companion dog and does want to be with his person all the time, he will follow you around and come and sit with you when relaxing. He does get worked up when he can't see you so you really need to be prepared to have a shadow follow you around. He will initially whine and bark when left but this does settle down after a while (again we dont know how much of this is down to being unsettled with the move) but he will need a home with someone who is around most of the time. He sleeps upstairs in his own bed in the bedroom at night and is no trouble.
Toby is housetrained, he LOVES his walks and walks nicely on the lead, we havent let him off so can't comment on his recall but he is quite happy on a longline to be able to explore. It's important that his new home can provide him with a good level of exercise to aid his weight loss and fitness. He will need a home with a nice secure garden to play in and he enjoys sitting out in the sunshine. He travels ok in the car too.
Unfortunately Toby isnt suited to be rehomed with children under 14yrs, he's a bit worried around very small visiting children but older sensible visitors are fine. He can happily live with another small neutered dog but not cats.
Toby is being fostered in Swadlincote, Derbys but can be rehomed further afield to the right home subject to homecheck and adoption donation of £175
If you can offer this boy the experienced home and companionship he needs please email us telling us all about your home offer in detail along with your full address and contact number to wonkypetsrescue@gmail.com