ATHENA lf

Hello beautiful people! I am Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Here is some info you need to know about me. Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Age: 5 yrs Gender: femaleHeight: 18 inWeight: 50 lbCountry of Origin: Middle EastHighlights: calm, mellow, friendly, food motivated, loyalUpdate: I am now a Canadian dog, having been in Canada since earlier in 2026. I just moved into a terrific foster home with several other dogs with whom I love to play. I’m now a five-year-old sweetie who has been living at a Middle Eastern shelter since I was just a year old puppy. I was so glad to come to Canada but unfortunately, the nice adopter who brought me to Canada has another dog who didn't like me at all.

That's how I arrived at my current foster home.I’m the definition of mellow. I’m not extremely active—running around and chasing things isn’t really my style. I’d much rather find a cozy spot to nap or enjoy a nice snack.I love food. Treats are the best!I’m super friendly and love people. I’ll happily hang out with you, whether you want to go for a leisurely walk or just relax together. And if you’re into cuddling, I’m your perfect match! I’ve got plenty of warmth and affection to share, and I’m always up for snuggling on the couch.I also get along really well with other dogs. I’m not the jealous type; I’m just happy to be part of the pack. So, if you’re looking for a laid-back, cuddle-loving companion, I’m your girl! I would love to find my forever adopter so that I can show how much love I have to give!Energy level: moderateI get along with:Dogs: yes Cats: unknown Kids: unknownPrey Drive: non-observed, however, my adopter needs to be willing to train me should these behaviors rise.Fears: I am definitely not afraid of much but since I've been in Canada, I have found a few things which can scare me, like fire crackers. I will just need patience to get used to my new environment.Training: some Leash training: yes. I walk well on leash. Please be prepared to continue training.House trained: unknown. Please help me learn. I have been in the shelter most of my life.Health notes: I have been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.My adoption fee is 750.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. We encourage all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.[MID-EAST] *Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vacc