Project Description

Adoption Fee: $590

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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 West Highland Terrier cross
DOB: 02/06/2010
Weight: 8kgs
Location: Croydon

Torro, the quintessential gentleman in personality and distinguished Westie looks. Described by his foster parents as ‘quiet, contemplative and reflective’, this darling boy loves being around humans and loves a good cuddle on the couch, even if he needs some help getting off afterwards. He is equally happy to spend time exploring his surrounds independently, in fact he is quite inquisitive for an old man and loves a bit of stimulation and a play (squeaky ball is a favourite), you know, to keep his brain young.

Favourite Activities

Sniffing the news on his daily walks, and catching and squeaking the squeaky ball.  Not to mention eating and snoozing :)  And treats all day!

At Home

He loves lounging around on his beds in different rooms.  Especially after a good walk and a full tummy.  He is very respectful of visitors, only going up for a small sniff.  Will stay away in one of his beds and not disturb, when we are seated to have meals.  He will also wait patiently for his meals, when he sits and only starts eating when given the ‘free’ command.  He is also very gentle when taking food offered by hand.

He needs a home with adults or mature children.  Young children and cats/small animals are not suitable and will bring out his prey drive.

He is fully house trained, eats his food with gentlemanly manners, sleeps through the night in his own bed.  He will wait patiently if left alone at home and will be fine as long as he gets a couple of toilet breaks during the day.  Very quiet and does not bark when not reactive.  No destructive tendencies at all!

Out and About

He loves his walks and would ideally go for 2 short walks a day.  He travels beautifully in the car, sitting in his own seat.  Absolutely loves checking out the latest news in different neighbourhoods.

Training

Torro is very food motivated which means that you can teach this old dog new tricks and has learnt how to sit and stay, shake hands and focus (look).

He is not the biggest fan of other canine and other animal friends and can be quite reactive towards them. Thus it’s best if he goes for quiet walking routes. He has been doing some training in this regard and if far enough away, he will respond to engage/disengage training or in some cases he may walk quickly past them so as to avoid them.  With ongoing training, he now mostly only focuses on his handler and is much calmer.

Health

Torro has some marks of maturity, including reduced vision and hearing and stiffness for which he receives daily supplements for.  Due to his arthritis, he will need a home with minimal steps.  Otherwise, he’s in perfect health.

His coat will need brushing regularly to keep it in the best condition.  He is also a good specimen if you would like to try your hand at grooming and play with different Westie hairstyles (and tail styles)!  Nail trimming is also a breeze once you turn him upside down.  He always expects a treat afterwards :)

Ideal Forever Home

Torro will do best in a home with teenagers and adults who are willing to adore and be adored, share couch time and cuddles, and take Torro out for a daily stroll or two. He would love access to a small yard where he can zoom, sniff and chill while you potter around in the garden. He would prefer a single level home where his humans were home more often than not and will need a family that will continue to manage his arthritis through daily supplements and continue his training with more treats.  Did we say he loves food?  He is a pleasure to cook for!  But if you don’t like cooking, he will also happily eat any other food offered as he is not fussy at all.

West Highland terriers are known for their loyalty and spunk and Torro is a model of his kind. Do you have a space on your couch to share with his delightful gentleman?

Thank you to Christopher of Christopher Fotobooks for the fantastic photos of Torro.

Microchip Number: 982009106451706
Source Number: RE120211
Medical Notes: Dental completed. Contact allergy. Some osteoarthritis. Currently on 4cyte.

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.