Lou8670 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hi all When we move to Perth we would like to get a dog. Can anyone give some advise on how we go about it over there? We would be looking to get a medium sized dog from a puppy. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 It all depends what you want we looked at Labradors but they seem to cost $1500 -to- $2200 and can be picked up from the pet shop with little or no ID requerd, we ended up getting a Kelpie X from a rescue organisation cost us $450 he comes with a vet check worming and has had the snip, you need to registrar the dog with the local authority the rescue center will want you to fill in some paper work and they may want to visit you at home, we were asked to provide photos of our block and the fencing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Please do not buy from a pet shop. The rescue homes are a great idea or if you want a pedigree check with the breed kennel club to find out registered breeders. They could also tell you where you could get rescue dogs of that breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Please please not from a pet shop ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Dogs' Refuge Home - Shenton Park - Perth http://www.dogshome.org.au/ Just got a Jack Russell from them as we lost one of our 2 dogs a while back vacinated, spayed and chipped Very caring place, would suggest anyone looking for a dog contacts them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Don't get me wrong guys and girls I'm all for the rescue centers, there are plenty of dogs begging for a home pardon the pun, but it's a personal choice we got a great dog he is great with the kids and doesn't have any bad habits we have been very lucky to find him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Dogs' Refuge Home - Shenton Park - Perthwww.dogshome.org.au/ Just got a Jack Russell from them as we lost one of our 2 dogs a while back vacinated, spayed and chipped Very caring place, would suggest anyone looking for a dog contacts them That's where we got our Kelpie/Whippet cross. The ultimate lazy man's dog - she runs all day at a thousand miles an hour after anything and nothing. Edit: I'd still love a Springer though Edited November 23, 2013 by portlaunay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys. I'm a bit wary of a rescue dog mainly because we have 3 young hyperactive and very lively children so I would be worried of how the dog may have been treated prior to being 'rescued' and whether the dog had the right temperament. Also the kids would love a puppy. I've never had a dog but my OH has and we have looked after other peoples dogs for several weeks / months so we know what we'd be letting ourselves in for. Do the rescue centres know the dogs backgrounds, what type of home they've come from and how they were treated? Just thinking that there are obviously all sorts of reasons for a dog to end up at a rescue centre. Lou Edited November 23, 2013 by Lou8670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesw Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 We got a rescue dog from K9 rescue center just outside Mandurah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Do the rescue centres know the dogs backgrounds, what type of home they've come from and how they were treated? Just thinking that there are obviously all sorts of reasons for a dog to end up at a rescue centre. For some of the dogs they do know the story, some are collected from the rangers in the various shires who have either taken them from houses wher they are neglected etc or have been picked up as strays and are never collected so there is no history if you look at the web site for the rescue place mentioned in previous posts they have a section for puppies looking to be adopted whatever you decide the puppies in the pet shops are not a good to see and if possible you should avoid, maybe if enough people avoid they might stop selling them, look for a breeder if you don't fancy a rescue dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) All the centers we spoke to seem to have a good idea of the dogs back ground, and most rescue centers will stipulate that you must meet the dog first, the people we used have the dogs staying with foster homes to give them time to try and rehouse the dog to there full time home, this takes a lot of the unknown out of the process becouse the dogs would have been with them full time and some of the homes have kids so that information helps we also have two kids 6 & 2 and did have the same issues, i have before seen puppy's available from rescue places you may want to think about what type of dog ie working dog type so very active, or something more released Edited November 23, 2013 by Nutnudger Fat fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 We got a rescue dog from K9 rescue center just outside Mandurah K9 are one of the best rescue centres..... well done for choosing them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Whatever you do, please do not buy a puppy from a pet shop as they will have come from Puppy Farms that need to be wiped out! There are many rescue associations (just google) in WA who always have puppies and mature dogs to rehouse. If you have a particular breed in mind, there are rescue associations for them too (and again just google). However if you want a particular breed and want to buy from a breeder, you need to contact the Canine Association http://www.dogswest.com/dogswest/Home.htm and look at their recommendations of reputable breeders. You always need to visit and spend time with the puppy or dog that you like so that you know he/she will suit and bond with you. NEVER buy a puppy/dog off Gumtree or any pet shop...... if you do you are promoting Puppy Farms.... and if you do not have any idea what these are like... then just google again and you will see the disgraceful and inhumane situation the dogs are bred in and the disgusting way the Mum Woofers are treated. The RSPCA and very many charities and members of the public in WA are campaigning to make Puppy Farms illegal and to prosecute the people who run them. "Steps off Soapbox"...... Sorry just get so incensed at people who are trying to make money out of inhumane practices with pets - or indeed any animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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