Toby
Cairn Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years
Little Toby had a terrible start to life after being neglected and not fed regularly. He was taken in by a neighbour, but unfortunately their ill health means Toby needs a new home once again. He’s a worrier – a very nervous little dog who takes a while to build a bond with someone and feel secure, but when he does, he will allow affection and a gentle stroke. Toby has a history of getting very attached to one individual and then rejecting the presence of another. His handlers have been careful to make sure they have equal responsibility for Toby so that he doesn’t tend to favour one in particular, and this is likely something that needs to continue in the home. He has been having training with our behaviour team and is doing well, and if his adopters keep this up then we expect Toby will settle in much more quickly. Toby walks quite nicely with other quiet dogs but prefers smaller dogs. He loves to play with toys, especially tennis balls and teddies and it’s wonderful to see him relax when doing so. Toby has so much potential as he’s still only three years old, he just needs the right family to support him. Toby had a difficult start to life and requires adopters to take time to get to know him over multiple visits before taking him home. He cannot live with children or other pets and needs his own garden and entrance rather than communal spaces. Toby is house trained but not used to be left alone for any length of time. He has a luxating patella that requires daily pain relief.
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✕Good with cats
- ✕Good with kids
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