14/11/17 – Harper has found her new home!
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Miniature Schnauzer Harper is 8-10 years old and she is an ex-breeding girl who has led a traumatic life which, sadly, has resulted in her being terrified of most things. She is in foster care in Aldershot, Hants, under the care of Pro Dogs Direct and, since arriving there, she has settled into a great routine.
Harper loves her walks and is happiest in the company of many other dogs. Harper will never become a “normal” pet, but she does however enjoy life and is happy to sit on the fringes watching all that goes on.
Harper is looking for an experienced home that will accept Harper for who she is and not expect or demand that she makes changes. She is clean in the house provided that she has a canine companion who is happy to sleep in the same room with her at night; all the better if they are happy to bed share and snuggle up together. Her peace comes from having other dogs close by. She does also like the boys and will often try and initiate play with them.
In the home, Harper remains nervous of human contact unless, of course, you have food – the one thing that is guaranteed to override her fears – the tummy always wins out. She really needs new owners with the time and patience to dedicate to allowing her to trust. Routine is key for this little one and she thrives once she understands exactly how things happen and in what order. She is a creature of habit.
As Harper is so very nervous, she will not be rehomed with children though she will be fine with visiting grandchildren as she is happy to remove herself to her safe place until they have left.
Harper can be a very animated and funny little girl in the right circumstances and with time. She is not a ready-made pet and she will need dedicated owners who understand that they may never have a dog who is happy to come and lay on the sofa with them for a cuddle. She will in time be happy to come in and lay by your feet whilst you watch the TV. That to her foster carer was the greatest sign that Harper was growing in trust. She does still jump at unexpected noises and will be unnerved by the introduction of new items in the home.
It is heart-breaking to know that this poor girl has suffered so much that she may never totally trust a human again. She deserves the chance of peace and hopefully will find her special family who can grant her wish. She has been neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. She is also up-to-date with flea and worming treatment.
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If you would like to give dear Harper the chance of a happy ending in a loving home, please contact Pro Dogs Direct as follows:
Email: info@prodogsdirect.org.uk
or complete Pro Dogs Direct’s online adoption form here.
Please mention that you saw Harper on the Oldies Club website.