Adoption Fee: $850

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NB: We do not rehome interstate or to applicants under 25. It is our policy not to rehome dogs in the Sunraysia area. As rescue groups have transported thousands of homeless dogs from Mildura and Sunraysia pounds over the last decade, we do not intend to send any back there.

Breed: Male  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Miniature Fox Terrier
DOB: 11/09/2022
Weight: 6.43 kgs
Location: Hawthorn

Meet Toby – Sensitive, Smart, and Ready to Bond

Toby is a clever, affectionate young dog who’s looking for a calm and committed home. He’s fully house trained, doesn’t chew or damage anything indoors, and enjoys relaxing next to his person during the day.

Although small in size, Toby is alert and scent-driven, and needs daily walks and mental engagement to stay settled. Without it, he becomes anxious and uncertain. He’s quick to learn and has a solid foundation in basic training, but still needs someone who will guide him consistently and with patience.

Toby hasn’t shown any signs of reactivity or aggression with other dogs but is still largely untested. He’s sensitive to noise and sudden sounds, but gains confidence with a steady, calm human by his side. He looks for guidance and really wants to get things right.

His main challenge is separation anxiety – he becomes distressed when left alone, even briefly. His foster carer is working on crate training and gradual desensitisation, but this is a long-term process that needs time, patience, and consistency. He’ll need someone home most of the time, especially early on.

Toby is slowly building confidence. He’s still flighty, but less so each day. If something knocks his confidence, it can set him back significantly, so it’s important his new home is understanding and supportive. He hasn’t had much exposure to the outside world and becomes easily overstimulated, so progress needs to be slow and steady.

He’s incredibly affectionate, full of character, and eager to please. At the same time, he’s still learning about boundaries and how to make decisions for himself. With ongoing support and structure, he’ll continue to grow into a more confident, balanced dog.

Toby is best suited to a calm home with someone experienced in working with anxious or highly sensitive dogs. If you’re patient, present, and willing to put in the time, you’ll be rewarded with a loving, loyal companion who just wants to feel safe and connected.

Microchip Number: 956000015930750
Source Number: RE120211

All our dogs are desexed, C5 vaccinated with intranasal, microchipped, wormed and flea treated. All necessary vet work such as dentals, surgery, eye treatment is also carried out. We are no longer heartworm testing as we have not had one positive test since we began in 2006. If a dog comes to us on heartworm treatment this is continued.