Atlas

Atlas is a young lurcher with a wonderful temperament and so many great qualities. He walks beautifully on the lead, isn’t fazed by loud noises, children, or other dogs of any size, and is a gentle giant. He’s also a dream in the car and takes treats ever so gently. Like a typical lurcher, he enjoys a good hour-long walk and then happily snoozes the rest of the day away. He’s not a jumper or climber and is quite content with a comfy dog bed but loves the sofa.

He has no hang-ups and is pretty perfect in every way. Atlas appreciates strokes and scratches and will stand staring at you until you oblige 😅 He is the most gentle soul. He likes to nest with toys, antlers, shoes, and the odd bit of clothing from the laundry pile—though he hasn’t chewed any shoes, he just likes to have them nearby. He had a good run at an enclosed field today, which really brought out his smile 🥰

Atlas is also crate trained and will walk in on his own. He needed to put on a little weight, but that wasn’t a problem since he’s not fussy about food! He enjoys both kibble and raw meals, with a duck wing and rabbit ear treat for extra crunch. As he’s still settling in, he’s learning the ropes of home life. He is mostly house trained but can have accidents sometimes if he doesn’t stick to a routine.

He doesn’t know the basic commands yet, but he’s proving to be a quick learner. Following the resident dogs for guidance, he has learned to wait for his food till the command is given. He has decent recall in an enclosed field, as he sticks with the group but showed signs of curiosity outside the fence.

Due to a previous badly healed fracture, Atlas will soon be having an amputation, which will leave him a tripod dog. This won’t impact his quality of life whatsoever—rather, it will allow him to live free of pain and continue enjoying life to the fullest.

At around a year old, Atlas is playful, easygoing, and an all-around lovely boy who will make a fantastic companion. Ideally, he would be homed in a house with older dogs who can show him the ropes and don’t play too rough, as he will only have three legs.
We are currently not accepting applications for Atlas until after his surgery, but please check back here or on our social media pages for updates as to when we will open applications again.
If you would like to donate to Atlas’ care, you can do so via the GoFundMe link below.