Adoptions

Do you have room at your home and a place in your heart to help an unwanted animal?

Below are some of the animals that urgently need a loving and caring home. The majority of our animals are fostered at Uitsig Animal Rescue Centre, we now charge an adoption fee equal to that of the rescue centre’s for ease of administration, all money goes to help cover the costs of fostering the animals - Dogs: R350 and Cats: R150.

If you would like to adopt any of the animals below, please contact Susan on 082 436 6011 and 021 975 2944 OR contact Rosa on 083 227 3488 and 021 975 6397 (after 6pm) and rosap@foschini.co.za

We will be taking the animals that are available for adoption to show them off at Cape Garden Centre, exit 34 from the N1 towards Paarl, every first Saturday of the month.

Dogs:

Chloe & Chelsea

Both are female, approx 4 months old.
Chloe and her sister, Chelsea were unwanted on a farm near Fisantekraal. They are very sweet and respond well to attention.

Brownie & Mixie

Both are female, approx 8 months old.
Brownie and Mixie were unwanted and brought to FAW to euthanase. They have lovely personalities and will bring much joy to homes that want smallish dogs.

Lowry

Male, approx 10 months old.
Lowry’s owners in Fisantekraal wanted to put him to sleep. He is a very happy soul who gets on well with other dogs and will bring a lot of fun to the energetic family.

Tumbi

Female, 6 months old.
Tumbi is one of a litter of puppies rescued with their mother Lady. Tumbi needs a high energy family in a well enclosed garden and preferably a male companion.

Mr Brown

Male, 10 weeks, small to medium breed. Mr Brown was a Fisantekraal stray found wandering the streets looking for food. Please give him a second chance.

Tiffany

Tiffany is female, she grew up in the squatter camp, her owners no longer want her or her daughter Safron.

Bruno

Male, 9 months, cross breed.
He was rescued from the township along with his mother and sister. He is such a happy soul. Would suit an active family. Very intelligent boy.

Chips

Male, approx 2 years old. Chips was found wandering around the airport in danger of being hit by any number of moving vehicles, he was rescued and is now waiting for someone to love him and take him home.

Topex & Vaaitjie

Both are male, about 6 months old, medium/large sized crossbreed.
Topex & Vaaitjie were homed together as a small puppies and were returned because the family had to move to a much smaller property. Full of the joys of life, they need a new family to love.

Moto/Harvey

Male, about 2 years old. Moto (aka Harvey) was chained his whole life. When he was found his leg was broken in more than one place. He underwent an operation and is on the road to recovery. He’s a soft hearted fellow and just loves people.

Lady

She is female, medium sized, approx 2 years old. She came in with her 8 pups. She is a lovely soul and loves human attention, please give her a forever home.

Danny

Male, medium breed, about 4 months, Danny and his siblings came in with their mommy, their previous owner didn’t want them or their mommy.
Danny is the only pup left from this litter.

Zorro

Zorro is male, a “chilled-out” kind of guy, he’s a gentleman and won’t jump up on you but loves it when you get down to his level and allow him onto your lap to give him a cuddle.

Fluffy

Male, 7 months.
Unwanted in Fisantekraal, Fluffy is a medium to large dog. He loves human attention and will be the best friend you’ll every have, also fine with cats.

Abbey

Female, approximately 1 and a 1/2 years old, sterilised.
Completely house trained, very good with children, good with other dogs, loves attention, baths, grooming, balls, chew toys and teddies.
Sits when told and says “please” with her paw.

Cats:

Highlight

Female, approx 1 & a half years old. FAW was looking after Highlight whilst her owner was recovering from an illness, but it was decided that she will not be able to go back to her home. Highlight now needs another home to call her own.

(THANK YOU!)

Last updated: 26-08-2010

Here is some very valuable advice when adopting an abused animal. If you are adopting a FAW animal, please take the time to read through this article:

Faw would like to sincerely thank PetPals News, Tygerberg Animal Hospital and Mariette Greyling - Tomar Communications, as well as Karen Forsdick, Animal Behaviourist.

Adopting an abused dog

by Mariette Greyling
(TAH Newsletter, 26 September 2007)

Adopting an abused animal is an extremely kind act, but the familiarisation process requires inordinate patience and gentleness.
“To give the dog time to adjust, don’t fuss about him continuously,” advised behaviourist Karen Forsdick . “Most importantly, give him a comfortable bed, so that he has his own ‘space’. Having a secure and safe place in which to take some time out is important to the dog’s state-of-mind.”
A dog that’s been abused might be frightened easily; therefore, he needs to be reassured, without encouraging the fearful behaviour with a reward. This is a tricky balance to achieve. Talk to your new pet in soothing tones. If you sound anxious or irritated, you might actually encourage the dog to be more fearful.
Sometimes, just calling him and telling him encouragingly to sit is the best approach. It takes his mind off what he’s worrying about and lets him know that everything’s fine, because you’re in control. Most dogs will learn to sit pretty rapidly if you reward them with praise or a small food treat. Also say “sit” when you notice he’s about to sit on his own and then praise him.
Initially, you should reward your dog often with little treats and pats. When he ‘misbehaves’ for want of knowing better, simply ignore this behaviour. Don’t scold him, or fuss about the act.
To prevent ‘rank’ problems in the future, teach your pet from the outset that the order in the family is such that he’s below you and your partner, if you have one, in the pecking order. Usually this is done by making him ‘work’ for certain things that you do for him: sitting prior to meals, before opening the door and before going for a walk. Don’t allow him to sleep on your bed.
Dogs have short attention spans. So, teach your pet during many intervals daily, rather than setting aside an hour as ‘study time’. Serious problems with aggressive behaviour would best be handled by a behaviourist. After evaluation, most behaviourists are willing to continue with telephonic consultations rather than insisting on repeat visits.
“Dogs can adapt well with care and time,” Forsdick concluded. May you and your formerly abused pet forge a rewarding bond.

Reprinted with permission from PetPals News, Tygerberg Animal Hospital
Editor: Mariette Greyling, www.tomar.co.za; Tel 021 554 0442
Animal Behaviourist: Karen Forsdick