This is Arthur (nickname: Artie,Artie McFartie, Arturo) – this poor boy was one of Spain’s many strays – he ended up in a perrera and was left in kennels – he is about 8 – and he really had no hope of ever getting out. We were told about him by Irene – a lovely volunteer with a rescue called Last Hope Dog Rescue. She had seen him and he was in a miserable state – she asked if we could help. Arthur was skin and bones, his fur was thin and he had bald patches. We said – Yes – send him on up! He arrived in the UK and it was like Tigger had arrived – he was bouncy bouncy bouncy. He had obviously been kennelled for a long time – he was under socialised and had no clue how to live in a house. He has been in foster and the fosterers have helped him – he now travels well in the car, he can be brushed (that has been a huge achievement), he is house trained, he loves to cuddle and play and he can live with another dog – but preferably a calm one. He has calmed down and is one of the sweetest, cuddliest dogs we have ever met.

But we are sure Arthur was kept in a garden by himself – as he shows a lot of signs of being under socialised and when out and about he gets stressed. He has become protective of his foster family – and can make quite a nuisance of himself with other dogs and sometimes people. We are working with this behaviour but the new family must have terrier/rescue dog experience and be prepared to continue his training.

Sadly Arthur has had a real setback – he had been suffering since he arrived with his digestive system – and the Vet diagnosed a severe Giardia infection. It really knocked this poor boy out, he has received treatment and is almost back to 100% – but he will need to be kept on a low protein diet and get regular worming treatments.

At Crufts this year – a Wire Fox Terrier named King Arthur won Best in Group for the Terriers – well, this is Terrier SOS’ Best in Group – our very own King Arthur – because he was neglected, abandoned and left to die – but he still trusts and loves and still wants to be with people and protect them – and for our King Arthur – the best is yet to come…

If you think you have what it takes to be a terrier owner and think you may be right for Arthur – then please fill in a form via https://www.terriersos.com/download-our-adoption-form/ and return it to us, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Arthur in perrera