Maremma Rescue NQ in Charters Towers, Queensland | Animal shelter

Maremma Rescue NQ

Locality: Charters Towers, Queensland

Phone: +61 428 846 481

Address: Bluff Rd 4820 Charters Towers, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Enjoy your weekend everyone The young boys, Jack, Ollie & Leonard......plus Winter who couldn't stand to be left out , having some 'let's learn about babies' time

24.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone....have a wonderful weekend

24.01.2022 The gorgeous Mr Blue is now available to a suitable home. Blue is 5 years old & has come from a large property working home. This big, calm boy is very special & will only go to a home that can meet his needs. He would suit a smaller acreage home where a guardian/companion is desired, he is pleasant with visitors once introduced but can be firm in access denial if you are not home He safely lives in a multiple dog household with cats, chickens & a small, bossy dog and likes spending time with his goats, he is very soft & calm around stock. He also likes to hang up at the house, he is clean & well behaved indoors & appreciates coming inside in thunderstorms. He is desexed, chipped & up to date with everything. Please message for more info.

24.01.2022 Apologies to those awaiting a message response....I'm not at my best but will get to you soon, I promise. We said goodbye to Fancy this week & there's been some understandable upheaval in the pack as we all adjust to her absence. She came into my life as a little pregnant stray 14 years ago and has been my shadow & sidekick since. She's welcomed & educated more rescue Maremmas about cats than I care to count, without ever needing to resort to murder mittens She's left a huge hole in all our hearts....sleep tight little Miss Puss

23.01.2022 Puppy-sitting for a friend....please meet Finley Jack is utterly besotted with her & can't say I blame him *Photos posted with permission.

21.01.2022 Luna is coming along well & seeking expressions of interest in a new home. I know she's very pretty & looks adorable but please read all about her first Luna is 12 months old & has some physical issues that make her unsuitable as a working dog (full veterinary reports re surgery available) & also has a somewhat atypical temperament for a Maremma. She was reluctantly surrendered by her family due to barking in suburbia, this hasn't been an issue on acreage however she does sleep inside & this would need to continue......nothing out of the ordinary for a Maremma. But....& it's a big but, she is quite high prey drive & very reactive....the upside is she's very food motivated & trainable. She's super affectionate & is only a petite girl, good with cats & kids & would get along with another male dog. Call or PM for more info.

21.01.2022 Credits They Can Talk

20.01.2022 The signs as dogs.

20.01.2022 Got that right Happy Saturday everyone

20.01.2022 UPDATE: all sorted, thank you all so much for your offers of help, so very kind Would there be anyone in the Gatton area able to provide temporary foster care for a young female Maremma? Desexed & friendly, pls PM for more info or if you're able to assist....thanks in advance

19.01.2022 It's been a busy week here at MRNQ....farewelled the lovely Haidie - thank you Neil, Mary & Patrick for choosing a rescue Maremma, for your incredible kindness & generosity and for all your patience waiting for just the right one She has clearly made herself at home Also welcome to Ollie....thank you so much Leisa & Anthony for all your help with transport & foster for this guy....you guys are amazing Update to follow as I learn more about this handsome young fella.

17.01.2022 Queen Winter surveying her domain Winnie is one of my permanent residents due to her age & a few minor health issues - her main job is being Chief's sidekick & dobbing on anyone she thinks is misbehaving

17.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone

16.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone....may you have as much fun as Ollie This young fella is coming along in leaps & bounds....literally

15.01.2022 The gorgeous Pax....ever on duty

15.01.2022 Chief & Pax, both surrendered from homes they just weren't suited to, no matter how hard their families tried.....these guys are part of the permanent resident team here, tending my other critters

15.01.2022 Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend as much as Ollie he's just getting the hang of how to kick back, relax & enjoy

15.01.2022 Been busy, busy here but wishing you all a Happy New Year's.....may 2021 be a little more gentle & bring us all peace & magical shit Good wishes from the new guys, Bazza (Bear) & Leonard (Yowie)

14.01.2022 Please read this guys....this is why you should support ethical breeders. I know a few of you feel papers aren't all that important & they're just for show people right? I've had pedigree animals all my life (plus my share of mutts ) & that's not really what it's about. It's about knowing how that great dog, that you love, that tries his heart out for you & lives a long, healthy life...it's about knowing where he came from. A known pedigree gives us all a chance at having more of those great dogs

14.01.2022 One of the First questions I ask clients who come to me for advice on behavior or training for obedience is, Why did you Choose this breed? So many times the... answer is, Because they are really cool dogs! This, of course, is not a valid reason for choosing one breed over another. When you see a dog doing what he was bred to do, harkening back to his ancestors whispering into their ears, telling them exactly how they should perform the task....well, it can make you weep. EVERY dog needs a job, a purpose to validate them. A job that makes them stand proud and causes his tail to wag and his heart to smile. Dogs were bred to work alongside humans, and they consider that a high calling.....along with educating us..... And if one does not have sheep for a Collie or rabbits for a Beagle, or rats for a Terrier, there are still other functions for them to perform within their households. Our job is to find that activity, introduce it to the dog, and enjoy the companionship. There's a woman that jogs with her GSD every day by the Indiana K9 Learning Center. She puts a prong collar on her huge working dog and off they go. We had a nice visit over the fence the other day. I complimented her on her dog's manners. I stood about six feet from her when we initially met and he was relaxed and unconcerned. (And no, I didn't ask if I could pet him). That's when I find out what a mean owner she is. Her large GSD carries a doggy style backpack with water in it and she's been told that's mean. She stopped at a yard sale, bought some books, put them in the backpack and she was told that's mean. She's been chastised for running her dog with her because running a dog is mean. I'm not sure why someone would feel that a 100 pound working breed isn't capable of carrying 10 pounds of books but someone did. I'd say that person has never looked up what a GSD was bred for. It's bred for work! I know a Canadian that has huge herds of sheep free ranging on hundreds of acres. He has two border collies that he sends out as a team to round them up and bring them in to be counted. They'd go out before the sun was up and by mid afternoon they'd have them gathered in a large pen for him. He'd do a head count, open the gate and off they'd go. Imagine the intelligence and duration those dogs have to do that seven days a week! Now take those dogs and put them in an apartment. Yowza! How about the frustrated woman who brought her German Short Haired Pointer in for classes...AKC's website said the breed is "easy to train" so she got one. She's a white collar wife with a young son who lives in a suburban neighborhood. That breed may be easy to train for a hunter or someone that is experienced with independent, strong willed breeds but she was really struggling with him. His energy level, strong personality and tenacity is a requirement for the job he was bred to do but a typical owner will really struggle with this breed. Can we all agree on something right here, right now? Every dog that is in a home, in a shelter, in the show ring, or anywhere else comes from someone that was breeding dogs for a purpose. It may be way back in the dog's pedigree but it's there. Hunting, fighting, chasing, pulling, retrieving, protecting, patrolling, killing...your dog laying at your feet right now has ancestors that did at least one of those tasks very, very well. Those instincts don't disappear when they walk through your front door and become your family pet. There's a reason terriers are tough! Because you have to be a tenacious little shit to go down a hole after a rodent bigger than you knowing you're likely to get bitten. There's a reason you can't get your beagle's nose off the ground during agility classes. Watch a youtube video of beagles in the field! There's a reason your whippet wants to chase every squirrel in the yard. Watch a youtube video of sighthounds lure coursing! There's a reason that cattle dogs go in low and nip anything moving. Watch a youtube video of them working cattle! Here's the kicker...a cattle dog that goes in low and nips is probably the result of someone's responsible breeding. Same with the beagle, the whippet and the border collie. Those are desirable behaviors in each breed. Understanding the propensity of certain behaviors in breeds and mixes will help owners understand where the behavior is coming from. It doesn't mean the dog gets a free pass for the behavior, but someone looking for an agility dog may not want to go with a bloodhound "because I just love their ears" or a herding breed "because I want a dog to lay around all weekend with." All of us in the dog industry, including shelters and rescues, have a responsibility to the dogs we're in charge of and the people that want to add them to their family. We're responsible to educate the uneducated. - Michelle Steigmeyer, Indiana K9 Learning Center Book reference: Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by Caroline Coile, PHD. #SupportResponsibleBreeders #ResponsibleOwners #PurposeBred #Purebred #Dogs

13.01.2022 If you have seen these guys or have any info please contact the number on the ad directly - thanks

13.01.2022 UPDATE: Sarge has found a new home on a sheep station with working Maremmas & is being collected today Thanks everyone so much for sharing & all your kind offers of help for this boy....you guys rock URGENT - is anyone near the area able to assist with immediate foster care for this boy? Owner is able to assist with transport, please call or message me for more info or contact Tara directly.... Please share Pic shared with permission.

12.01.2022 gotta go hug my dog now... SC

12.01.2022 Please read the captions....dying over here

11.01.2022 Please meet Haidie - this pretty young girl was reluctantly surrendered from her loving family due to a change in circumstances that made them unable to keep her. She's been well raised in a family companion home & is an absolute sweetheart

11.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone from the morning crew

11.01.2022 Farewelling little Luna this morning as she heads off on her big road trip to her new home - thank you so much Tyla for choosing to welcome a rescue Maremma into your family....this special needs girl needed a special home Thanks also to Dog Movers for your always professional service.

11.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone.....have a great weekend

10.01.2022 Please keep an eye out for this little guy - contact details on ad.

05.01.2022 Guys, please meet the new boy, Jack.....he's only just arrived today - thanks so much to my son, Josh for collecting & travelling him here, love your work kiddo And yes, I absolutely do owe you an interior detail of your car due to the "like in 4 seconds Mum, there was Maremma hair just EVERYWHERE" factor Not taking adoption enquiries for Jack just yet please - will update further soon. Have a wonderful weekend

04.01.2022 LGDs are definitely territorial dogs ... SC

01.01.2022 Hope everyone had a lovely relaxing Xmas Day & may we all have brighter & better in 2021 At this time of year I always want to say thank you to everyone that makes this thing possible, who helps out, or donates & all of you who tag/message me about a Maremma in need.....there are so many of you to thank but special thanks to Milly @ the Courthouse Hotel for all your support & kindness, Tash & all the staff @ the Blue Store for your generosity & support, Drs Judy & Jess @ Gold City Vets for your expert treatment & understanding of the fluffs ....& to Leisa & Kylie for all your efforts to plot transport, partake in mad road trips & prop me up when I want to quit.....thank you Kindly modelled by Jack, Ollie & Winter