Harley Female Mastiff x Labrador
Meet Harley!
Harley is a lovable 7-year-old Mastiff cross Labrador with the heart of a puppy and the soul of a snuggler. She was found as a stray and taken to the Pound, along with her doggy friend, Louie. A wonderful group called Pound Pullers reached out to us and asked if we could help the two dogs as their time was running out. With Harley being such a big girl and also black, the chances of her finding a safe place or home were less than usual. So many people are put off by dark faced animals, and being gorgeously huge, didn’t help! We were committed to finding the right place for her no matter how long that took.
Within weeks it was clear that Harley decided she would very much like to live with Nicky and Paul who have experience of labs and larger dogs. A huge sigh of relief at the Sanctuary as this means we all see more of her whilst saving some biscuits for the other dogs. Harley has turned out to be super friendly with people and other dogs, she’s a true social butterfly who greets every visitor at the door—usually carrying one of her beloved soft toys as a welcome gift.
A proud couch potato, Harley is happiest lounging in comfort, especially if it involves big cuddles and belly rubs. She’s known for her signature move: perching on the arm of the sofa like a mountain goat, patiently waiting for your attention and affection.
Harley is food-motivated and adores her treats, but she’s also playful and enjoys a good game of fetch with tennis balls or footballs. Just don’t expect her to befriend any cats or squirrels—those are not on her list of favourites.
Despite her age, Harley has the playful spirit of a puppy and gets excited for her daily walks. In fact, she’ll often bring you her harness and lead when she’s ready to head out on an adventure.
She is content and loved – what more could she ask for (perhaps a treat or two more!)
