** If you are interested in adopting Harley, please fill out an application at: https://www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/adoption-application **
Harley is a silly, affectionate 1 - 1.5 year old terrier / Great Pyrenees mix that weighs 45 lbs. She is fully grown and won't get any larger. She is best described as loyal, loving, smart, and incredibly playful. She forms strong bonds with her humans and is the kind of dog who pours her whole heart into loving her person. Once she decides you’re her person, she will happily follow you around and stay close by your side. Harley can be a little shy when she first meets a new person, but give her some time to feel comfortable and you’ll get to see her personality truly blossom. She's incredibly food motivated and can't resist a yummy treat, so that's the quickest way to win her heart within seconds. Once she knows she’s safe, she becomes a confident, curious, and silly pup who absolutely soaks up all the attention and affection she can get. She will look at you with the most soulful puppy dog eyes and will flop over on your feet for a belly rub every chance she gets. She loves being part of the family and will follow her people around like a little shadow just waiting for an invitation to get some cuddles. She would love nothing more than having her humans around to spend time with as often as possible and would do great with a family that enjoys taking their pup on fun outdoor adventures, car rides, and also curling up on the couch for some cuddle time. She absolutely lights up when she meets another dog and loves playing with the resident dogs in her foster home and at doggy day care. Her favorite things are: morning zoomies, stuffed animal toys, kongs filled with treats, and learning new training skills. She is super smart and picked up a few commands quickly, like "sit", "down", and "wait". She normally carries around her emotional support stuffed animal and will "collect" all the toys that she can find around her foster home. She doesn't mind sharing them, but just loves having lots of them around her. When she sees her foster mom pick up the leash, she gets so excited to go on walks because she loves to sniff and explore the world around her. When she's out on a fun outdoor venture, Harley is curious, confident, and adventurous. When she's at home, she thrives on routines and structure, and she likes to take her time, watch what’s happening around her, and process everything before deciding she’s ready to investigate. Because of this, she would do best with a family who understands that she prefers a low traffic, low energy home, but she adapts quickly when she gets to have fun doing activities outside the home. Harley would be an incredible companion for someone looking for a loyal shadow, loving cuddle buddy, and sweet, sensitive dog who wants to be deeply connected to her family. She may need a little patience and consistency as she continues building confidence, but once she trusts you, she gives her whole heart in return.
Harley is low to medium energy, so she is best described as an active couch potato. She's happy to lounge around and hang out with her favorite toys, but the minute you want to go outside and go on a fun adventure, she's ready to go too. She enjoys going on short leisurely walks around neighborhood, and also on long, adventures hiking and exploring nature trails. She has short bursts of energy that requires longer walks or play time multiple times a day, then you can catch her snuggling up on the couch for a long nap with her favorite stuffed animals after. She would love to have a family that enjoys exploring nature, going on hikes, and spending quality time soaking up the sunshine. She also loves playing with toys, playing with her doggy friends, and cuddling on the couch with her foster mom. While she enjoys playing with her doggy friends, she’s also perfectly content to entertain herself with her favorite toys when she can't find anyone to play with. She is highly food motivated and loves play mental stimulation games, like puzzles that involve her favorite treats. If you work from home, she will happily hang out on a dog bed beside you working on long lasting bones like bully sticks while you work. Her ideal home will have a toy box full of squeaky toys, ropes, and chew toys, and she’d be thrilled to have a BarkBox subscription to keep the fun going with new surprises every month.
Harley is dog-friendly and could happily live with older, dog-savvy children who understand that she can be a little shy initially and are willing to give her the time and space she needs to feel comfortable. Harley is currently in a foster home with other dogs and has also attended doggy daycare, where she did wonderfully with a variety of personalities, from playful younger pups to calmer, more mature dogs. She would especially thrive in a home with a confident, playful canine companion. Harley tends to follow the lead of her furry friends and feed off their energy, so having a confident dog around helps bring out her own confidence and playful personality. She has excellent doggy social skills and understands how to communicate appropriately with other dogs and respect their boundaries. She also takes correction well when another dog lets her know they're not interested in playing. Harley is great when it comes to sharing, too. She's happy to share her toys, food bowl, and even her favorite chew bones with her canine companions. When it comes to children, Harley would do best with older kids who are patient, respectful, and understand that she may need a little time to warm up to new people. She has done wonderfully meeting and spending time with two 7-year-olds who visited with her foster mom's friend, so we know she can do well with children when introductions are handled thoughtfully. That said, Harley would prefer a quieter, lower traffic household rather than a home with a constant flow of unfamiliar people and children coming and going. Young toddlers or children who haven't yet learned to recognize dog body language, respect personal space, or give a dog time to acclimate may make her uncomfortable. Ultimately, Harley is looking for a family that will let her settle in at her own pace, respect her boundaries, and help her continue building confidence. She has not been tested with cats, so it is recommended that there be no kitties in the home simply because it is unknown how she will do with them.
Harley is kennel trained, leash trained, and potty trained. She will sleep in a kennel at night with no fuss if she has to, but enjoys a treat and one of her favorite stuffed animals as she is tucked into bed for the night. She uses her kennel as her safe space and does need to have one available for when she needs some down time to relax. She does need to be kenneled when left alone though because she's still a young pup and will be tempted to get into things if she's left unattended for 8+ hours during the day. When she needs to go outside and potty she will walk to the back door to notify you she needs to go out. She is comfortable walking on a leash and enjoys going out for walks around the neighborhood. She does prefer lower traffic areas, so nature trails are preferred over busy city streets for her walks, plus she really loves to sniff and explore. She does need someone that either works from home or is home more often than not. She would really benefit from having a family that can commit to spending time continuing to expand her horizons and build her confidence out in the world.
Harley's ideal home would be a house with a fenced in backyard to run around and play in. She needs to have a quieter, calmer home environment and is comfortable going up and down stairs so she would do fine living in a home with stairs. No public dog parks for this sweet girl because who wants to risk your pup catching a disease or being bullied on by other random dogs anyways. Instead she would love to go on fun outings at Sniff Spots and quiet nature trails. She would love to have a family that has another friendly, confident, playful dog. Her ideal family is one that wants a playful pup to join in on fun outdoor adventures and also cuddle up on the couch after. Harley's ideal family is one that understands her sensitive side, gives her time to warm up, and appreciates that she’s happiest in a calm home environment. She would love a family who wants a playful companion to join them for outdoor adventures, backyard playtime, sunny afternoons, and exploring, but who is equally happy to come home, relax on the couch, and enjoy some serious cuddle time.
Harley is in a foster home in Austin, TX. She can be adopted/transported to the following cities/states: www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/transport-locations
TRANSPORT: Currently we have monthly transports. It will be up to the adoptive family to meet the transport to pick up your new family member. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. We cannot bring dogs for a typical meet and greet situation due to the extensiveness of the transport distance.
The cost to adopt is $550, which includes all age appropriate vaccinations, spay procedure, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, health certificate from licensed veterinarian, plus any necessary vet care while in the rescue's care and transport from Harley's foster home to her forever home.
You can see more pictures of Harley on our website: www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/harley
PIPER
Wirehaired Terrier, Mixed Breed
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Corpus Christi, Texas
female, small, baby
Wirehaired Terrier, Mixed Breed
Corpus Christi, Texas
