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Willow, an Airedale Hound mix, is ready for adoption & fostered in Virginia
Willow, like a "willowy person" is long legged, slim & lithe. She moves effortlessly with grace. She is ~ 6.5 yrs old old, 55 lbs and ready to find her forever home.
She was returned after 5 years because she exhibited food resource guarding & was placed on Prozac.
Foster Mom in consultation with a Veterinarian, weaned off the Prozac over 3+ months. She eats her food with the mellow Wolfhound.
She is healthy, vaccinations updated, heartworm/ehrlichiosis/lyme/anaplasmosis negative, microchipped and spayed.
Here is what her foster Mom had to say: "Having had an Airedale/Hound, I strongly recommend them. They are typically the sweetest and friendliest dogs. Willow has the same personality. She’s a timid to new things but then warms up. She plays joyfully with my 3 dogs (2 Airedales & 1 Wolfhound). She backs down to the 3 yo petite bossy female Airedale. She does not appear to shed much and her coat is very hard and wiry on her back."
She needs work on leash manners and enrolling in a good positive reinforcement obedience class is the fix. She knows "sit" and gives her paw to shake.
She craves attention, loves to snuggle and will be your shadow. She can sometimes be jealous of other dogs who seek attention causing her to be “protective”.
What is her one negative? Counter surfing. That hound nose will get her in trouble so learn to leave nothing delicious within reach. She has even reached into the sink to grab yummies.
What would be her perfect home?
• She can be an only dog OR be placed with a mellow, preferably independent/aloof male dog
• An active family who enjoys walks, runs or hikes who understand she will be timid with new things
• Children? Yes but preferably over 12 years old because of her shyness.
• Cats? Probably not
She was returned after 5 years because she exhibited food resource guarding & was placed on Prozac.
Foster Mom in consultation with a Veterinarian, weaned off the Prozac over 3+ months. She eats her food with the mellow Wolfhound.
She is healthy, vaccinations updated, heartworm/ehrlichiosis/lyme/anaplasmosis negative, microchipped and spayed.
Here is what her foster Mom had to say: "Having had an Airedale/Hound, I strongly recommend them. They are typically the sweetest and friendliest dogs. Willow has the same personality. She’s a timid to new things but then warms up. She plays joyfully with my 3 dogs (2 Airedales & 1 Wolfhound). She backs down to the 3 yo petite bossy female Airedale. She does not appear to shed much and her coat is very hard and wiry on her back."
She needs work on leash manners and enrolling in a good positive reinforcement obedience class is the fix. She knows "sit" and gives her paw to shake.
She craves attention, loves to snuggle and will be your shadow. She can sometimes be jealous of other dogs who seek attention causing her to be “protective”.
What is her one negative? Counter surfing. That hound nose will get her in trouble so learn to leave nothing delicious within reach. She has even reached into the sink to grab yummies.
What would be her perfect home?
• She can be an only dog OR be placed with a mellow, preferably independent/aloof male dog
• An active family who enjoys walks, runs or hikes who understand she will be timid with new things
• Children? Yes but preferably over 12 years old because of her shyness.
• Cats? Probably not
CROSSPOST! 3 yo Sam in Monterey, VA
CROSSPOST: Sam is not with ATRVA. He is with the from Highland Co Humane Society in Monterey VA -A small, foster-run rescue in the rural western mountains of Virginia. They have asked for help in finding his forever home!
He is a gentle sweet soul. Check out his tiny beard!
Sam is a 53 lb, 3yr Airedale x Hound mix who was surrendered in September by a local bear hunter. Sam was born at his place and unfortunately never socialized and chained out. Likely he was not a good hunting dog, leading to his relinquish.
Sam is neutered, fully vetted, microchipped, and good with dogs. Sam is house trained and is in a wonderful foster home with other dogs. That has helped with his shyness. He loves dogs, females especially, and is allowing the foster dad to interact with him some.
He loves his walks!
Let's help him find his forever home!!!
If interested in adopting or fostering or to learn more:
info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
www.highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
Highland County Humane Society
If you are one of the ATRVA adopters, applicants who are interested in helping Sam, let us know.
He is a gentle sweet soul. Check out his tiny beard!
Sam is a 53 lb, 3yr Airedale x Hound mix who was surrendered in September by a local bear hunter. Sam was born at his place and unfortunately never socialized and chained out. Likely he was not a good hunting dog, leading to his relinquish.
Sam is neutered, fully vetted, microchipped, and good with dogs. Sam is house trained and is in a wonderful foster home with other dogs. That has helped with his shyness. He loves dogs, females especially, and is allowing the foster dad to interact with him some.
He loves his walks!
Let's help him find his forever home!!!
If interested in adopting or fostering or to learn more:
info@highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
www.highlandcountyhumanesociety.org
Highland County Humane Society
If you are one of the ATRVA adopters, applicants who are interested in helping Sam, let us know.
