Athena

Ethereal Athena has tired of all the drama atop Mount Olympus and has ascended to the level of us mere mortals in her search for a less dysfunctional family.

This soon-to-be domestic goddess is a Staffy-Mastiff x. “Athena is very sweet and loves a good belly rub,” staff say. “She is friendly and happy, and enjoys affection, but prefers to have company and gets upset when left alone.” She must go to a home where she he has another dog to stave off her lonely cowgirl blues.

Athena isn’t suitable for a home with livestock or small pets such as cats. She needs training to control her excitable urges and, until she gets that training on board, we recommend a home with children at least 12 years old.

Please ensure the below information, including the ‘please note’ section, is read in full if you are interested in viewing, meeting or adopting Athena.

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Compatibility guide

Not suitable with livestock
Not suitable with cats
Would like a dog friend
Knows some basic commands
Enjoys snuggle time

My health

Paw-fect match

Does your lifestyle and personality match Athena?

Energetic dynamo: Vibrant and spirited, exuberant energy levels, adventure seeking, thrives on activity and excitement.

If you are interested in a dog, please make a booking to visit the Home where that dog is located. We can’t guarantee that a particular dog will still be available at the time of your visit, as adoptions occur throughout the day. Our team updates the website as quickly as possible.

Your booking is simply an allocated time to view all of the dogs, and it allows us to ensure staff are available should you wish to have a meet and greet with a particular dog.

Please remember that if you are interested in adopting on the day, all household members — including any existing dogs — must attend the appointment. It’s vital that the dog meets everyone and gets along with them, and that the whole household is ready to welcome a new family member.

Please note:
• Rental agreements allowing dogs will be required for adoption into rental properties.
• Before adopting a dog, all members of your household must attend a meet and greet with the dog (including small children and existing dogs).
• Whilst the website is live and updates frequently, there is a chance that when you arrive a dog may already have been adopted by some-one else. Sorry, but we cannot put dogs on hold over the phone. You need to meet them first so that we can ensure a suitable match.
• While our Homes are open, not every dog available for adoption will be onsite and available in person. You will notice some dogs are listed as ‘foster care’. This means that they are offsite with one of our amazing foster carers. If you are interested in this dog, please contact the Home directly to discuss suitability and a possible meet.