This is the lovely Lara – she was living in a yard with 3 other Airedales – chained up outside. The owner wanted rid – the other three went to ‘friends’ – and luckily she ended up with a rescue. They contacted us and we brought her to the UK. The rescue does such amazing work and we are grateful we can work with them.
Lara was originally listed as an Airedale and when she arrived she was a bit shorter than expected! She is 18 inches in height at the withers – so possibly a cross – or large Welsh. In any event – she is 100% terrier.
She is in foster and we are learning a lot about her. She is approx 2 years old and full of the joys of life. As with all our dogs – she is neutered, fully vaccinated and has her passport.
This is what the Foster Mum has written about her very sweet foster girl…
Lara is a real cutie pie. Absolutely loves cuddles and attention. She is curious and mischievous and makes us laugh. She has spent the last 3 weeks settling in at her own pace we have asked nothing of her other than for her to feel safe and relaxed. When she first arrived she was naturally bewildered, extremely tired, thirsty & hungry after her long journey. She has a wonderful appetite for a small girl – hollow legs we call her!
Lara was naturally confused about bathroom habits and would be outside and then come inside to relieve herself. She is a quick learner and we are now having dry episodes throughout the night and day. She does however have a mat (human incontinence mat) that she has learnt to use in case of being caught short. We have undisturbed nights as she sleeps soundly.
Her curiosity grows daily and she is not phased by things as long as we remain mindful she may never have experienced the noises and activities in a home environment. Dishwasher, TV, washing machine, hoover whilst she maybe slightly apprehensive at first her experience of something she soon gains her confidence. Nothing here is done in a rush. With a very slow calm approach she has learnt to have her own new pink harness put on and already walks nicely on a loose leash , responding to an attention sound. She knows her name and comes running when called. Gradually we are starting to take her a little further each day into a quiet world of exploration. Lara loves to play and is a happy little sole. Nothing is more interesting than a box with paper and a couple of treats in and a calm treat searches.
As a young dog she is an active girl and she can move like the wind when she has her little wild moments of running & excitement. She is not a barkie dog, however dogs do bark when they have something to say or observe something interesting which is natural. In a short period of time with slow small steps she has made a lot of progress. Without hesitation we can say Lara will make someone a wonderful companion as I have said she loves her cuddles and individual attention.
If you would love to add Lara to you family, please complete a Homing Questionnaire
She is being fostered in County Durham and any potential adopter must be prepared to travel
