Need someone the share those evening walks along the beach?
Then meet Helen, a beautiful Australian Shepherd!
Helen is my foster dog for the Australian Shepherd Rescue (ARPH) and needs a loving compassionate home who will adopt her into their home.
A true cuddlebunny who is looking for you to be her sidekick in life.
You can also donate directly to Helen's care through ARPH; just mention Helen # 11933, Northeast Region.
Helen is incredibly sweet natured and would be a rewarding and dedicated companion. She would be the ideal pet for active retirees who have time to give her attention and reciprocate her affection.
Undemanding, Helen loves to be in the same room as you, at your feet or quietly lying on a comfy bed or chair.
She loves walking on the leash (and never pulls), trotting on the beaches of toronto, off leash, or wrestling with a friendly dog.. She loves to meet new dogs, and will try to entice them into playing with her.
Helen's calmness would make her a wonderful therapy dog. She visited a seniors' home recently where she was the hit of the day, with everyone running their fingers through her soft wavy thick fur.
Unfortunately unlike other aussies who can see, Helen is seeing impaired... she cannot gaze into your eyes to communicate but will gently paw you once to get your attention.
While it takes Helen a little time to orient herself with new situations, she would need a patient person who can accompany her while she learns new things, homes or walks, But once she becomes familiar, as long as there are no physical obstacles in the way, she walks around confidently. Once she is familiar with stairs, Helen can handle the steepest of steps and only needs you to help her with the first step.
She relies on her hearing and smell, and will easily walk on leash alongside either you or another dog. She just needs someone who can steer her clear of signposts or boulders. If she is leash free, and once she becomes familiar to the smells of the grass, park, or beach, Helen enjoys trotting along side of you; She will rely upon you to ensure that her path is clear and with a quick call of her name she happily walk towards you.
If you are a compassionate and patient person who would like to be Helen's seeing eye person AND if you looking for a sweet, loving, quiet girl to join you on your walks and become part of your family, Helen is the dog for you. Helen is up to date on all of her shots and other than the cataracts she is a happy healthy girl.
Come meet up with Helen and her foster mom, moi, just email me.
You will also need to fill out an ARPH Application to be approved.
You can also donate directly to Helen's care through ARPH; just mention Helen # 11933, Northeast Region.
more about Helen
She was found as a stray by a friendly OPP officer on the side of the highway. After a short stay in a shelter, Helen came to ARPH so we are learning about Helen as we go. Her age has been estimated at 5-6 yrs old. Helen will be seen shortly by an opthamologist to determine the cause of her blindness. Despite her challenges in life, Helen is a loving and trusting girl. She is gentle and kind and loves every person she meets, especially children. She walks incredibly well on a leash , is quiet in the house and does not need to be confined when left alone.
Helen would do best in a quiet home with an older or lower energy dog, but would also be fine as an only dog. Helen would also be fine in a home with cats.
