Aspen

Health: I’m deaf Aspen’s life got off to a very rocky start. He was abandoned as a young puppy in Cyprus and found seriously unwell with parvovirus. After spending time in the vets and making a full recovery, he joined the shelter and eventually travelled to the UK as a foster. Since arriving, it’s been a bit of a journey for him, and it’s taken time to really understand what he needs to feel settled and secure. After struggling to find the right fit in a home environment, Aspen has spent the last couple of months in kennels, where he has surprised everyone with just how well he’s done. With clear routines, patient handling and consistent care, he has really come into himself. He’s responded brilliantly to basic training, built very strong relationships with the staff and grown hugely in confidence. Aspen is a clever, energetic young dog, but new and unfamiliar situations can still feel overwhelming for him, and are often made more challenging by the fact that he is deaf. Aspen is grea...