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Regardless, if you are interested in adopting please don't hesitate to fill out an application on our Adoption Page after reading through our policies and procedures.
(Update: Adopted) Finn the Airedale
Meet Finn – an active 6 year old!
Finn is a fun, very active, and healthy 6 yr. old male who is looking for a home where someone would be ableo to enjoy his company most of the day and give him the activity and focus he needs to be a happy fellow.
Finn was raised with a kitten, now an adult cat, and a basset hound. He also had the company of a flock of chickens in the backyard, all without interest or incident. Finn is looking for a Forever Home because his dad is now traveling non-stop and unable to give him the attention and activity time he needs. Consequently, his pent-up energy is getting him into trouble. He is becoming a bit crabby and picking on the poor basset hound. This is an Airedale who needs to be with his person and engaged to be happy.
Finn’s favorite thing in the world is playing catch, so if you have a good pitching arm, he’d love it. His second favorite is swimming. He loves the water anyway he can get it hiking, walking and ebraces any activity with enthusiasm. He is 60 lbs., neutered, microchipped, current on all shots, and house trained. He is currently getting a refresher on crate training.
Finn is very affectionate, comical, and of course has that Airedale stubborn streak that can pop up. He needs strong leadership and structure along with activity. He is dog friendly, easily living with his current foster brother and sister, but would want to be Alpha in a permanent situation.
Finn has had no experience with children.
Finn is with West Coast Airedale Rescue and located in the San Francisco Bay area. If you live in California, Oregon, or Washington and are interested in Finn, please complete our application. The link to the application is on our Adopt page.
(Update: Adopted) Dash the Airedale
Dash – a Delightful Young Male Looking for a Home
Back in January, Rescue took in eight Airedales that were seized by Animal Control due to neglect: no food, water, or shelter. All of the Airedales were between a year and about 2 ½ years old. During the last 2 months, all the Airedales were in foster homes who got them healthy, medically fit, and did basic training. Surprisingly, it was obvious that all of these Airedales had been well loved at one time. They have wonderful temperaments, are a standard size, and have had some basic training. All have been placed in loving homes – except Dash.
Dash’s foster mom planned on adopting him, but due to changes in her circumstances, she won’t be able to do that. Dash is now available to join some lucky family.
Dash is about 1 ½ yrs old and just a delight. He is neutered and house and crate trained. He is a very energetic and active boy, enjoying life to the fullest. He has been living with a 5 ½ yr old foster Airedale brother who he loves to wrestle and a cat who has been less receptive to his curious advances. He hasn’t met a person or dog he doesn’t like. Yet, he is an adolescent Airedale and will continue to need a firm, Airedale-savvy hand to keep this boy on the straight and narrow. Right now, he’s at the mouthy stage so keeping him nibbling on the right things till he grows out of this will be important.
Dash’s ideal home would be an active family, couple, person who is Airedale-savvy and a confident leader who leads with a carrot and not a stick. He is a pleaser and lover. Always present in the moment, he tends to be a bit timid at first but will love his new routine each day that can include walks, playing with a ball, and a pupsicle to relax in his crate. He is excited come feeding time and currently uses a puzzle bowl to slow his eating. Dog savvy cats would be okay with proper introduction and given his mouthy stage, young children are not recommended.
Dash is with West Coast Airedale Rescue and located in the San Francisco Bay area. If you live in California, Oregon, or Washington and are interested in Dash, please complete the application. The link to the application is on our Adopt page.
(Update: Adopted) Otis the Airedale
WHO WANTS A GENTLE GIANT WHO LOVES DOGS, KITTENS AND KIDS?
Otis is a 6 yr old gentle giant who is looking for his "furever" home through no fault of his own. Otis’ dad is retiring to a foreign country and feels Otis would be better in a home Stateside.
Otis currently tips the scale at 90 lbs. and although he might lose 5-7 lbs, make no mistake he is a Big Boy. But don’t let that put you off - Otis is kind, gentle, mellow and would love to be your lap dog if your lap was big enough.
Otis is neutered, current on shots, and house trained.
Otis is with West Coast Airedale Rescue currently, located in Washington.
If you live in Washington, Oregon or California and would be interested in giving this Big Boy a home, please complete the application. The link to the application is on our Adopt page.
Abby the Airedale has been Adopted!
Sweet Abby was acquired when she was just a young puppy by a well-meaning, elderly couple who had been long-time Airedale owners. Unfortunately, now in their 90s, health and mobility issues make it impossible to give Abby the life she deserves.
Abby is a sweet girl who will turn four next month and is currently available for adoption. She’s around 70 lbs. (a bit chunky), spayed, current on shots and groomed just last week. She’s had some solid obedience training, but will need a refresher. She especially needs a yard and exercise to channel all of that young Airedale energy that has been pent-up.
Abby has been living with two Border Terriers, although they did not particularly enjoy her puppy rough housing.
She’s had no experience with little kids, but given her personality she’d probably be good with dog-savvy kids aged ten or older. We’re guessing cats are a No.
Abby is with West Coast Airedale Rescue. If you live in Washington, Oregon or California and haven’t applied in the last three months, please complete the application. The link to the application is on our Adopt page.
Here are a few additional pictures of Abby after she's been groomed and before grooming.
