Maremma dilemma as animal rescuers report rising number of guardian dogs surrendered by unprepared families
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Maremma dilemma as animal rescuers report rising number of guardian dogs surrendered by unprepared families

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In short: An animal sanctuary says Maremma sheepdogs are being surrendered in large numbers. adopt these cute fluffy pups, then when they're about eight months old they ditch them," said dog carer Naomi Hooper. Ms Hooper runs a not-for-profit animal sanctuary near Armidale in northern New South Wales, which is currently caring for 20 surrendered Maremmas. "They're a guardian dog — they need to be out on properties guarding livestock, guarding poultry; they're more like a wolf than a dog," Ms Hooper said. In a statement, it said "that owners must be confident they are able to provide for their dogs' mental and physical needs prior to adopting".

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