Ariel – 3 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Hello, my name is Ariel, I am a 3 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I was very sad when my owner died and I was brought into The Mayhew but I am now in a foster home until I can find a new forever family of my own. My foster mum and dad say that I am a very sweet, friendly girl who loves to say hello to people but I do so quietly and don’t jump up at them.

I am very gentle with children and even go on visits to the local old folks home to cheer up the residents. I also love to play with other dogs in the park and am happiest when I am racing around with a whole pack of them. I can get a bit too excited at times and forget my doggy manners but I don’t mean any harm and I do come back when called. Mind you, sometimes my hearing can be a little selective when I am playing with another dog so I am working very hard at getting my recall 100 per cent perfect. I can also pull a bit on the lead when I first get out but I soon calm down and have learnt to walk to heel.

I am very relaxed indoors. I like to check out where everybody is but then I am happy to go and lie down until it is time to have a cuddle –and I do love a cuddle! I will give you lots of doggy kisses but I am not at all demanding. I am also housetrained, quiet at night and sleep happily in my bed downstairs. I can bark for a few minutes when I’m left alone but soon settle down for a nice snooze and I am very good in the car.

I am looking for a lifetime home with people who will be prepared to give me a minimum of one to two hours off-lead exercise a day. I need owners who have either had a Staffie before or are experienced enough to understand my Staffie behaviour. They will also need to be prepared to take me to training classes to ensure that I always remember my doggy manners when playing with other dogs but don’t worry because I am a quick learner and very anxious to please. I may be better being the only dog in the house as I do love to play and play but as I am so gentle with people I could happily live with children. Still, I would need to be tested with cats as I do like to chase those pesky squirrels. My new guardians will be taking on a twelve-year commitment, which must not be taken lightly, but my foster mum says I will make a great family pet as I am very polite and really want to please you. She also says that I am the most cuddly girl she has ever known!

So please come and see me – soon

Ariel

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Interested in rehoming this dog?
Please telephone 020 8969 0178 for further details. The Mayhew Animal Home Trenmar Gardens London NW10 6BJ If you are interested in adopting an animal, our viewing times are: Tuesday to Saturday between 1pm - 3.30pm. No appointment is neccessary for these times but there will be a waiting period, particularly on Tuesdays and Fridays when we tend to have more visitors.

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