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Help Lyla Find Her New Home

Eight-year-old stray looking for a new family.

Lyla’s past is a mystery, other than that she was found in Lake County as a stray with another dog (who we named Boomer).

Lyla has a whole life behind her she can’t tell us about. But someone cared for her, someone fed her and she likely had litters of puppies. Now her life has been completely uprooted and she has to start her life over again at 8-years-old.

It’s amazing how brave she’s been since she’s come to us. She has moved two times in two weeks, having to get used to two totally different families. She’s taken everything in stride and has been such a good girl.

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She always goes potty outside and does what you ask of her. The only hint to her sadness is when she is left alone she does cry for a minute or two until she quiets down and takes a nap.

Little does she know that most people don’t want older dogs, ones that they say “may not live long enough” or “may have medical bills in the future.”

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Little does she realize that she may be in foster care a very long time waiting for that family who sees beyond the fact that she isn’t a young dog, who will run about jumping and playing but instead will have the slower dignity of a dog who has been around a while.

But we are hopeful someone will see the beauty of Lyla, regardless of her age.  She has wisdom and maturity. She is eager to please and loves a nice walk around the neighborhood. She’s super pleasant with other dogs, a real lady.

She’s so easy to care for and just wants a warm bed and warm heart to love her. If you are interested in fostering or adopting this special dog, e-mail us at www.aear.org.


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