About Fleet:
Fleet is a medium-sized, female Heading Dog, aged 7 years old.
Description:Hi, Iβm Fleet. Iβm a 7-year-old heading dog, living on a Timaru farm.
Iβve lived with my farmer since I was 2. Iβve been her mainstay for many years.
Iβve done the hard yards, she says, and Iβm very loyal.
I may be slowing down a bit now, but in my heyday, I was an awesome intermediate trial dog!
I have all the bells and whistles to help you out if you ever need!
My farmer says, Iβm SO good, I could almost teach someone that didnβt know what they were doing!
Yeah, itβs safe to say that Iβm very loved round these parts.
I live with a team of working dogs and we all get along great too!
Iβm a little different to them though.
You see, the whites in my eyes are always red!
Itβs been that way ever since I was born. It may be genetic!
My farmer always tells me my red eyes make me distinctive.
She checks them each day, for 20 seconds, in the spring – to make sure no seeds have blown in there.
Sheβs always looking out for her main girl!
The other day, she sat me down for a chat.
Sadly, sheβs having to move overseas very soon and leave the farm.
So sheβs hoping to find me – her number one – the BEST most LOVING pet home.
My farmer thinks Iβd be happiest on a lifestyle block β maybe shifting a few sheep and cattle.
Itβs the work ethic in me, you see. I just love being a part of things!
Then again, she says, it could ALSO be a golden opportunity to slow down and retire completely.
Take time to stop and smell the rabbit scents!
You see, three months ago, something strange happened with my leg movements. My farmer noticed I seemed uncoordinated.
She rushed me to the vet and I was put on an IV, to keep my spinal cord hydrated.
I stayed there for a few days and slowly got better. The vet thinks I may have had a very tiny clot in my spine, thatβs since passed.
Now, Iβm good as new. I donβt even need any medication!
Only very occasionally, I might flick out my legs for a quick second.
My farmer has great faith in me. She thinks Iβll settle well with almost anyone.
You see, I have the softest loving nature.
I adore people AND children!
Iβm even fine when strangers come to my farm. A pat on the head and Iβm your best mate!
First thing in the morning, when Iβm let out of my kennel, the other dogs all head off for a play.
Not me! I head STRAIGHT to my farmer and sit by her side.
We spend the day together. Weβre out at 6am every morning!
The only time Iβm in my kennel is when Iβm eating or sleeping!
My farmer says sheβll be so sad to say goodbye.
Sheβs very grateful to me. Iβm a girl thatβs always aimed to please, she says. Iβve been βthe heart of the teamβ now for many years and Iβve never let her down.
My farmer thinks Iβd be fine sharing my home with other doggies, or as an only dog β hogging ALL the pats!
Iβve had a few litters of pups and was a very good mum. Iβd happily adopt all your wee pups if you have any round.
I live with cats and Iβm absolutely fine with them too!
Iβm even good with chickens β although I AM tempted to try and round them up, but Iβll stop if you call me away!
And you know what? Iβm very well-mannered when it comes to food.
You could put a mountain of yummy stuff in front of me and I wonβt gorge myself. Iβll only eat what I need.
Then again, I HAVE become accustomed to being the favourite on the farm. Iβm the first to get treats β velvet offcuts β my fave!
My farmer thinks, with me being deeply bonded to her, it might take me a little while to adjust to a new home.
Sheβs really hoping sheβll be able to meet potential adoptees first, to make sure Iβll be an ideal fit for them β and them for ME.
Sheβd love to receive updates on how Iβm settling in, as itβs going to be very hard for her to leave me behind!
Iβll be enjoying some time, working with my farmer, until she moves overseas.
During this period, Iβm available for meet and greets, if youβd like to set up a time.
Iβll be ready to move into my new home in the beginning of May.
If youβre looking for a gentle-natured, very smart girl β thatβs a little more special than the rest β please remember the name Fleet.
Is Fleet used to children? Yes.Is Fleet used to cats? Yes.
Is Fleet toilet-trained? No.
Is Fleet used to stock? Yes.
Is Fleet used to chickens? Yes.
How well does Fleet get on with other dogs? Great.
Fleet lives in Timaru, .
A bit about Fleet’s personality:
I’m a loyal, loving hardworking girl.
About me:
My name: Grace
My e-mail address: gracedransfield@gmail.com
My phone number: 0279366524
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