Today we’re sharing the lovely Mia, who is currently in the care of another rescue, to help find the breed-experienced home she so deserves. Mia is approximately 5 years old and is spayed.
Mia has now spent over 525 days waiting for her forever family, and we’d love to see that wait finally come to an end.
Mia came into rescue after concerns were raised for her welfare, and it quickly became clear that she’d missed out on many of life’s simple pleasures. She didn’t know how to play with toys, had very little experience around other dogs, and had lots to learn about life in a loving home. Since then, she has made incredible progress.
With the support of her carers, Mia has learned to walk much more nicely on the lead and knows several commands including sit, paw, spin, and down. She’s an intelligent girl who loves food, making training both fun and rewarding. Enrichment feeders are one of her favourite ways to keep her busy.
Nowadays, Mia loves nothing more than spending time in the garden, throwing her toys around, chasing the water from the hose, and enjoying the sunshine. After a good walk and some playtime, she’s perfectly happy curling up on her mountain of fluffy blankets for a cuddle. She also enjoys being brushed, helping to keep her beautiful coat looking its best, although she’d happily leave bath time off the schedule!
Mia enjoys her walks and loves having the opportunity to run off lead in a secure, enclosed area. Like many Akitas, she can be a strong girl and gets excited when she spots wildlife, so she’ll need someone confident enough to manage her strength while continuing her training.
One of Mia’s biggest achievements has been learning how to behave around other dogs. When she first arrived, she simply didn’t know how to interact with them. She can now happily walk alongside other dogs and even shows signs that she’d like to play. However, because she still has limited experience, she is looking for a home where she can be the only pet.
Mia isn’t particularly destructive, although she will occasionally shred one of her blankets when left alone. Her carers believe this may be linked to boredom or some separation anxiety, so she’d be happiest with someone who is home for most of the day while she settles in.
Mia’s ideal home would be:
An adult only home.
No other dogs or pets.
Someone home for most of the day.
Direct access to a secure, enclosed garden.
An active, breed experienced owner who will continue her training, provide plenty of enrichment, and enjoy long walks together.
Mia has worked so hard to become the wonderful dog she is today. Now all she needs is someone willing to give her the chance she’s waited so patiently for. We’d love to see her finally enjoying everything she’s missed out on, perhaps even her very first trip to the beach, before heading home to a family that’s hers forever.
Could that be you? Complete an application form below.
