Before you inquire about one of our Airedales listed below, please take the time to read about our Adoption Process and fill out an Adoption Application on-line by clicking on the "Adoption Application" button found at the bottom of the "Adoption Process" page.

		Jake  (13-013-AR) Age: 5 years Sex: Make Weight: 75 pounds State: Arkansas Contact: Lynn O'Shaughnessy, 517-546-8303 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Jake is a big, tall, and extremely friendly boy, just under 80 pounds and about 28 inches at the shoulder. He's very affectionate and bonded with his foster parents easily and quickly. He loves hands-on attention and would become a lap dog if given the chance. Jake has been fine with the neighborhood dogs of all sizes and has lived with cats. He's fine with all the people he's met and does not jump on them. With his size and energy, Jake would be at his best without small children. He has been crated but not currently. He has done well in the house, no chewing or destruction, stays off the furniture, and shows no tendency to counter-surf. Jake likes to play with balls and other squeaky toys, chases the thrown toy, retrieves it, but doesn't want to give it up.
He sits for food, both meals and treats and quickly learned to share our morning toast. He does little begging during people meals, if he gets no results, he just lays down. Jake is doing well on leash but does get excited by other dogs or people to greet.

Maddie  (13-08-AR) - Adopted!

Age: 2 years

Sex: Female

Weight: 45 pounds

State: Arkansas

Contact: Chris Bettis at 501-231-4300 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maddie came to SOAR after her family had a new baby and realized a backyard was not the place for this sweet girl. Maddie is a beautiful, little Airedale with a sweet, affectionate personality. She longs to be with her people and believes all laps belong to her. She shadows her foster mom and wants her place on the couch and bed. She is so loving and affectionate and just can’t get enough attention.  She is very good with children and loves to play.  Maddie rides well in a car but, again, prefers to be on a lap. She has no health issues and is fully vetted.

Maddie is very puppy at two years old, which means she happily steals stuff and runs through the house wanting you to chase her (though she is not destructive). She jumps up on you, counter-surfs, is very curious, and must be involved in all activities (of course). Maddie is crate trained (she would prefer otherwise) and likes to go for walks though her walking straight skills are still in development!

All in all, Maddie is a small, happy, young Airedale that needs a patient, ADT experienced home.  We prefer someone who  is home more than not, who has the time and experience to work with this sweet girl.  She currently is allowed on furniture for snuggling and sleeps on the bed of her foster mom and dad. She is included in everything they do and she loves it.

If you are an approved home and meet the suggested requirements, contact your SOAR representative to express an interest in Maddie.  After that we would be glad to talk with you to see if we have a good match. Remember that Maddie is in Arkansas, so driving will be required to help transport her.  Please email Chris Bettis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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