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ATRVA
Airedale Terrier Rescue of Virginia
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Airedales Rescued and Re-homed by ATRVA
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Miss Annie's Story: See
Picture Gallery Below
Miss Annie (not yet two years old) was dropped off at a shelter by her owner,
who said the family couldn't keep her because she had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. One week later, ATRVA [Airedale Terrier Rescue of Virginia] was
contacted. "Would we take her?" "Of course we would." I don't
believe in love at first sight, but while she was at the vet's being evaluated
(diagnosis-"shallow sockets") & after, when she was being fostered by a friend,
I couldn't stop wanting to take her home. I thought I had found a great home for
her here in Virginia, but when we started discussing her hips (the condition of
which I felt I had to disclose), the couple decided they didn't want to risk
having problems in the future & declined to proceed with the adoption. Another
applicant was interested despite the potential for hip problems, but she was an
eleven hour drive away-too far for me to do adequate follow-up (yes, there is a
perfectly capable volunteer in that area, but never mind....). The foster mom
was getting ready to move, so I thought it would be a good idea to see how she
did with my crew (three year old Scot & thirteen year old Jazzy-Ruza). They all
walked beautifully together, so we headed for the back yard-within minutes,
under Ruza's supervision, Scot & Annie were playing tag. When we first went
indoors at my house, they played "bite-face" for 45 minutes-it is still their
favorite game! Within the first week, Annie had taught my two to counter surf
while I was trying to teach her not to. She has now learned sit & down & is
trying very hard not to jump up on people. She is very respectful of Miss Ruza;
she adores Scot & thinks he is her chew toy! She needs reining in every once in
a while, but learns very quickly. She is energetic, affectionate & very full of
her little Airedale self!
We'll deal with any health issues as they come up, the way we would with any
dog-Annie has found her forever home.
Elizabeth ATRVA
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Scot and Annie have each staked out the best spots in the house. |
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Ruza, otherwise known as "Mouth of the South" is the senior dog of the house. |
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Here Scot and Annie engage in a famous Airedale game called "biteface." |
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If you've never seen it before ADTs playing can look scary, but they are just playing. |
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My what big teeth you have! |
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Scot has decided to keep his favorite stick safe from the new Airedale. |
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The "kids" stop playing for a moment to check out the camera. |
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More ADTs Who
Found Their Forever Homes Through ATRVA
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Curly has made a home for himself with his new family. |
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Curly is just too adorable. How could anyone not love this dog?? |
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Here's Curly before he was groomed. |
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I don't know why they like to sleep feet up, but many Dales do. |
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Here's Sam, he's about 5 years old and cute as a button. |
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Roxie lives a charmed life now and even gets to go boating. |
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A Senior Rescue Airedale gets some swimming therapy. |
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What dog doesn't love special ear pets? |
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Here's Curly all groomed and beautiful. |
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