Update on Ava - August 12th

Ava, watching her trainer during a "sit, stay" command.

A lot has happened to Ava since being  rescued from the shelter; On July 22nd, 2010, she was evaluated by Sharon Vincuilla the Coordinator for the Lend A Paw program and was taken to K9s Only to begin her training.

She started her stay at K9s Only with a "bath & haircut". She now sports a shorter hair style which makes her look quite sassy! When I visited her, last Saturday, August 7th, she was doing very well with her training. She demonstrated good knowledge of the "sit", "down", and "stay"commands. She was calm and attentive to her trainer but still happy to say "hi" to me! 

Ava now sports a shorter hair style!

Ava is very sweet in nature and loves to get some attention from anyone who passes by. She especially likes "belly rubs"! And as her basic obedience training is almost over, she is ready to move on to a "forever home". Sharon Vincuilla tells me that she has "a very good pending application for adoption", at this time. Unfortunately, this family would not be able to continue with the Lend A Paw program. But as long as they can offer Ava a warm, loving home, we will be happy for her!

Photos and story by Nathalie Seguin.