Please meet Arctic! She is a very special girl looking for a very special home with patient, experienced adopters who will never give up on her and who will love her for exactly who she is.

Arctic first came to us from a breeder in 2025. When she arrived, she was an extremely frightened and shut-down girl who found people and handling very overwhelming. Since then, life has been a bit of a rollercoaster for this special girl. She was adopted twice but has sadly found herself back in our care both times. Her first adoption sadly wasn’t the right match due to her level of fear and as she could nip through fear when pushed out of her comfort zone. Her second return came after she accidentally escaped through the front door. In the panic of the situation, she bit her adopter when they tried to catch her, and it was decided that returning her to us was the best option.

Despite everything she has been through, Arctic has made good progress since she first arrived. She is still a very anxious girl and remains particularly worried about being touched or handled, but she will now allow handling when approach gently and calmly. She will need experienced adopters who understand that trust cannot be rushed and who will be happy to let her settle entirely at her own pace, without expecting too much from her too soon.

Arctic will need a very special, adult-only home with adopters who have experience of scared ex-breeding dogs. If she feels pushed beyond her comfort zone, she can choose to make the wrong decisions purely out of fear, so her new family will need to be patient, understanding and committed to helping her continue building her confidence over the long term. She may never be a lap dog, but she is a lovely girl who will show her affection in her own quiet ways, and watching her grow in confidence will be incredibly rewarding.

Arctic had never experienced life in a home before her adoption. Although she spent around six months in her most recent home and had begun learning about home life, including toilet training, she will likely find moving again quite daunting and may need a refresher while she settles into her new routine.

She is starting to learn all about walking on a lead and harness, but this is still very new to her and so she will be looking for a home with a secure garden that she can potter around in and enjoy the fresh air.

One thing Arctic has always loved is the company of other dogs. They are her greatest source of comfort and reassurance, and we feel she would thrive in a home with multiple dogs, as she relies on canine company so much. She can have a bit of a strong personality, so will need resident dogs who won’t mind her being a bit bossy from time to time.

Arctic is looking for a home that will love her for exactly who she is, rather than who they hope she might become. With experienced adopters, patient guidance and confident canine companions by her side, she will continue to make progress and enjoy the happy, secure future she so deserves.

When Arctic originally came to us, she had some fur loss, but this has grown back wonderfully. She also had an enlarged mammary gland, but our vets are not concerned about this at present, but it may require monitoring by her adopters and their vet. She is currently receiving treatment for some small patches of chronic dermatitis on her lower lip.

Arctic has been given the Gift of Life by Laura Woods

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.