When you first meet Arya, she may take a little time to get to know you. But once she decides you’re a friend, you’ll see her true nature shine through – sweet, loyal, and full of love! Arya is a wonderful companion: she’s well house-trained, calm, and independent, but also deeply affectionate when she chooses to be.
Her favourite moments are simple ones – snuggling up next to you on a weekend morning to gently nudge you awake, or greeting you with uncontainable joy even if you’ve only been gone for five minutes. She has a sparkle in her eyes that makes you feel like you’re the most important person in the world! Arya absolutely loves walks and will stand patiently while her harness goes on. Once you’re outside, her excitement is contagious. She may bark at other dogs along the way, but that’s just her way of showing she’s engaged with the world around her. At home, she’s content to nap, chew on a toy, or quietly keep you company.
Arya has peacefully lived with a baby, a cat and another low-energy dog before. She would mostly ignore the child and the cat, but would engage in leisurely play with her canine friend for brief periods before needing a rest. With her thick, beautiful coat, Arya does need some brushing, and while it’s not her favourite activity, she tolerates it because she knows it’s part of being cared for.
Arya was surrendered to us due to ongoing ear infections and allergies. She did not like her ears or feet being touched because of the discomfort and pain that she was in. With daily medication and a hypoallergenic diet, Arya’s ears and allergic dermatitis have drastically improved, but she will likely need these for the rest of her life to keep her happy and healthy!
Arya is looking for someone who will understand her gentle spirit, give her the patience she needs to settle in, and in return, she’ll offer endless love, loyalty, and companionship. Once Arya chooses you, you’ll have a best friend for life!
Arya
Age: 5 years
Sex: Female
Weight: 34.70 kg
Breed: Great Pyrenees/Mix
Arya is available through our “Adopt From a Foster Home” program. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting, please fill out the request form here.
About this column:
Each week we feature animals available for adoption from local shelters in the Calgary area with the hopes that our readers will assist in finding good homes for them. If you, or someone you know, has the resources to take care of one of these animals, please do get in touch with the appropriate shelter via the links provided.
