Hasty is a truly precious little soul who has lived her life on the sidelines and is now searching for a home as gentle and understanding as she is. Coming from a heartbreaking background, Hasty has sadly missed out on the kindness of human hands, and even now, she finds people very frightening. When she first arrived, she would urinate in fear when handled and try anything to avoid being touched and while she has made small steps in foster care, she remains very much a work in progress.

Hasty spends most of her time in her open crate where she feels safest. Before discovering the comfort of her crate, she would destroy beds and soft furnishings through sheer stress, but now she snuggles happily in her den. She potters around the house and garden, and will hop up onto the sofa alongside the other dogs, always keeping one wary eye on nearby humans. If we approach too quickly, she hurries away but will bravely return to be close by once she feels the coast is clear.

Her biggest comfort in life is other kind, confident dogs. She relies heavily on them for guidance, reassurance and company. She has formed a special bond with foster dog Twist, who looks after her and curls up beside her at bedtime. For this reason, Hasty must have a calm resident dog or two in her new home.

Hasty is not going to be a lapdog or a cuddle companion. She is still very fearful of being caught or handled, and sometimes has to be gently swaddled in a blanket in order to be lifted for care. Once in arms she freezes, allowing soft kisses and strokes, but she remains rigid and desperate to escape. For her, bravery looks like just staying near you, not running away, and we celebrate each tiny milestone.

That said, Hasty has a cheeky and endearing side, especially when food is involved! She comes alive at mealtimes and loves her treats (tube cheese is her favourite!). She barks excitedly and pulls at foster mum’s trouser legs to hurry things along, then darts to her crate to gobble up her food with gusto.

Hasty is a painfully sad reminder of how cruel the puppy farming trade can be but we haven’t given up on her, and we know there is someone very special out there who won’t give up on her either. She will need:

• An experienced, adult-only home
• At least one kind, confident resident dog
• A safe-zone crate where she can retreat
• A commitment to patience, consistency, and zero pressure

Hasty doesn’t want much, just warm beds, good food, loving canine company and a gentle human who will let her learn what love is, in her own time. The bond she builds won’t be flashy or instant… but it will be deep, pure and, once forged, unbreakable.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.