Winston: Gentle 3-Year-Old Airedale Seeking a Quiet Country Home

Location: Alberta
Applicants considered from: Alberta and British Columbia
Age: 3 years
Weight: 55 pounds
Sex: Neutered male

Update on Winston!

​We are truly blessed by the overwhelming response! We’ve received so many incredible applications from coast to coast to coast, and even some interest from south of the border.

​There are many homes we feel would be a really good fit, and our team is currently working hard to settle on the absolute best possible option for him. Because of this, we are officially marking Winston’s adoption as PENDING!

​A quick reminder: We place most of our dogs with people who have submitted their applications in advance, and we keep all applications on file for the next Airedale in need.

​If you are interested in adopting, fostering, or volunteering in the future, we highly encourage you to get a head start and submit an application on our website!

Meet Winston, a handsome and affectionate 3-year-old Airedale Terrier who is looking for a quiet, understanding home where he can feel safe and thrive.

Winston is described as a gentle, loving dog with many wonderful qualities. He is house trained, respectful in the home, and can be trusted with the run of the house without damaging toys or household belongings. He rarely barks, enjoys car rides, loves being groomed, and is known for giving hugs. He likes to stand on his person’s foot to be close. He enjoys the company of people and has reportedly done well with children and other animals. He previously lived among other dogs and has enjoyed spending time with another terrier. A home with a calm, compatible canine companion may help him feel more secure. He has shown friendly curiosity toward cats, although any introductions would need to be managed carefully. Winston knows “sit” using both a verbal cue and a hand signal. Although he was not familiar with a crate when he first arrived, he now views his open crate as a safe and comfortable place and chooses to rest there on his own.

The Home Winston Needs
Heis highly sensitive to loud traffic and sudden urban noise. Motorcycles, buses, air brakes, large trucks, and other loud vehicles can cause him significant fear and anxiety.

His current caregiver has consulted both a trainer and a veterinarian and has made the difficult, compassionate decision that city living is not the right environment for him.

A quiet rural or country setting A securely fenced yard A calm, patient, and reassuring household with limited exposure to heavy traffic and sudden mechanical noise People willing to let him settle in at his own pace Ideally, a calm and compatible canine companion, although each home will be considered individually.

Winston is not destructive, aggressive, or poorly behaved. He is a gentle dog who is overwhelmed by the noise and activity of an urban environment. In a peaceful setting, he has shown that he can relax, interact with other dogs, and enjoy simply being an Airedale.

AireCanada is currently seeking qualified applicants from Alberta and British Columbia who can offer Winston the quiet, secure environment he deserves.
If you are interested, please complete an application at: https://www.airecanada.com/adoption-applications/

Please share Winston’s story and help us find his ideal country home.

Your New Best Friend is Waiting: Meet the Stunning Sako!

Are you searching for a loyal, affectionate, and adventurous companion to share your life with? Look no further. Meet Sako, a gorgeous 53 pound,  4.5-year-old female Redline Airedale Terrier who is ready to shower her new family with love.

Sako has a remarkable gift for empathy. During an emotional moment in her foster home, when tears were shed, Sako quietly walked over, sat beside her foster parent, and gently placed a paw on their leg. She relaxed her posture, met their gaze with soft eyes, and leaned in for a hug, even offering a gentle kiss on the cheek. This spontaneous and profound act of comfort revealed the depth of her intuition and compassion—qualities that confirm she is ready to share a true heart-to-heart bond with her forever family.

Through no fault of her own, Sako’s previous owner, a senior, could no longer keep up with her energy and needs. Now thriving in a wonderful foster home in Edmonton, she is blossoming every day and showing what an amazing dog she truly is. Professional trainers have been impressed with her intelligence and willingness to learn—she even demonstrates recall from a distance while distracted. Everyone who meets her agrees: Sako is a good dog.

What Sako is Like

• A Cuddle Bug: Incredibly friendly, forms strong bonds, and loves to be with her people.
• Ready for Adventure: Loves car rides and would be a fantastic partner for exploring the great outdoors. After being an indoor dog for much of her life, she is ready for a home with a yard.
• Playful and Smart: Knows basic commands like sit and down, responds beautifully to praise, and is eager to please.
• Good with Dogs: With proper introductions, she can be curious and friendly with other dogs.

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What Sako Needs in Her Forever Home

Sako is a gem, and to help her shine her brightest, she is looking for a specific type of home. Like many Airedales, she is energetic and thrives with structure, exercise, and consistent training.

• An Experienced Leader: An ideal owner will be familiar with the Airedale breed and committed to continuing her training. She can pull on leash and gets very excited when greeting people, so she needs a patient handler to help her learn good manners.
• A Home with a Heartbeat: Sako has exhibited separation-related stress and will do best in a home where someone is present more often than not. During her evaluation, she became anxious whenever left alone—whether inside the house, in the fenced yard, or briefly in a vehicle, even if her foster parent was nearby. On her first full day in foster care house soiling (urine and stool) was an issue, likely a response to being left alone, but this has not recurred. With patience, consistency, and the reassurance of her people nearby, Sako is already making progress and will continue to thrive in a supportive environment.
• A Place to Run: She would thrive in a home with a securely fenced yard where she can safely expend her energy.
• Potential Dog Companions: She could potentially live with one or two other calm, confident dogs of a similar age. Due to her excitability, a home without cats is recommended for now.

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Health

Sako has an inguinal hernia that will be repaired during her spay surgery in the coming weeks. Otherwise, she is in good health.

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Apply Now

This wonderful dog has already come so far and has a lifetime of love and loyalty to offer. Don’t make her wait any longer—if you are the active, committed, and loving home she’s been dreaming of, apply today to foster or adopt Sako.