Leila

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Date of Birth  22/02/2022 Breed  Shar Pei Sex  Female Good with dogs  No Good with cats  No To live with older children?  16+ To live with younger children  No Neutered  Yes Vaccinated  Yes Microchipped  Yes Share

Let us introduce you to our sweet girl, Leila. Leila is a 2 year old Shar Pei who came into our care having suffered incomprehensible pain and discomfort her entire life as a result of how she was bred. Excessive skin rolls and severe entropion (turned in eyelids) meant she had coarse hair grating the surface of her eyes causing severe ulcers. Sadly, one of her eyes had ruptured weeks to months prior to her coming into our care and had gone untreated.

Our vet team performed a series of surgeries to correct her issues and the difference it has made in her is remarkable. When she arrived she was in agony, shut down and couldn’t interact with us. Once free of her painful condition we began to see her wonderful, playful personality shine through. We don’t believe Leila has much sight in her remaining eye due to the amount of scarring but she doesn’t allow this to affect her joy. With this in mind, it does give us a particular criteria for what we feel Leila will be seeking in her perfect forever home. Having very little sight, Leila’s hearing is the sense she relies on to navigate what is going on around her. Leila would therefore benefit from a very calm and quiet household where she is the only pet.

Initially upon meeting someone new, she can be a little wary but with a little time and patience, she will soon warm to her carer, respond to their voice, trust in them and a wonderful bond will be formed between her and those that care for her. This has been demonstrated during the time Leila has spent in her foster home. Leila bonded with her foster carer within a short period of time. Likewise with negotiating around her foster home, this also didn’t take long at all. Being a young dog, she can be lively and playful once she is familiar and comfortable in her environment.

She particularly enjoys being outside. For this reason Leila will require a large sized garden attached to the home with safe and secure boundaries of 4ft minimum. In her foster home she signals at the door that she wants to go into the garden and will happily sniff and potter around at her leisure. Leila will require her new owner to be at home with her for the majority of the day initially while she settles in her new home and becomes familiar with the layout but once she is fully confident and relaxed Leila will be happy for her owner to introduce leaving hours just as her foster carer has done. Leila can currently be left for up to 2 and a half hours in her foster home with no destruction or vocalisation. Unfortunately, Leila is not suited to long walks in unfamiliar areas as this just has an overwhelming effect on her. Shorter, familiar walks are much more within Leila’s comfort.

In Leila’s foster home she is described as a “very low maintenance dog who enjoys her comforts.” She will often take herself off to bed and snooze the afternoon away. She is already very loyal to her foster carer, enjoying any fuss that is offered to her and instigating that she would like more.

If you feel as though you can offer Leila what she is seeking in her new home and new owner, please don’t hesitate in filling out our online adoption form to register your interest

Rehoming fees:
All costs below are a minimum requested donation. This is to help cover our costs.
All dogs are neutered (puppies are booked in for neutering with us when old enough), vaccinated, microchipped and up to date with flea/worming treatments.

Dog Adoption Form 

Thank you for being interested in giving one of our dogs a loving home.

Our rehoming requirements are below:

• All existing animals in the home must be neutered and vaccinated (where appropriate)
• Must be prepared to take out pet insurance to cover any unforeseen accidents or illnesses.
• Must be prepared to vaccinate annually and keep up to date with flea and worm treatments.
• You must have a private enclosed garden attached to your home.
• Your garden must be secure with a minimum of 4ft to maximum of 6ft boundaries - this is dog specific.
• We do not rehome to flats or homes with communal gardens.
• You will be required to visit your chosen dog a minimum of 3 times to allow us to assess if you are a suitable match.
• All members of the household will be required to visit your chosen dog/s.
• You must be prepared to sign a foster agreement that outlines our terms and conditions.