Lara has a permanent sponsor, but is still available for adoption and fostering. If you are interested in sponsoring another animal in need, please check back to the animals section.
A Canine Distemper survivor, Lara has been left with neurological symptoms that sometimes cause her tongue to protrude from her mouth, but don’t worry, it doesn’t get in the way of her appetite! Understandably, Lara is cautious of new humans and will try her best to figure out your intentions while barking loudly and keeping her distance. However, once she knows that you’re not going to harm her – as may well have been the case in the past – she will tolerate you, and may even allow you to pet her…if you’re very lucky!
A dog like Lara is difficult to home (although not impossible, of course), but sponsoring her is a simple way of ensuring that she remains happy and cared for, for the rest of her life.
All animals adopted from HAS are or will be sterilised for free at the ABC and Rescue Centre. It is mandatory and entirely free of cost for the adopter. Lara's sterilised.
Sponsor history
Aditi Sridhar from June 2021 until August 2022
At present, Lara has two sponsors whose combined contributions cover Lara's maintenance:
Sudha Krishnan since March 2022
Indhrivanam since August 2025
The monthly expense for a dog in the care of HAS is INR 4000 (USD 50). If you are interested in sponsoring Lara, partially or fully, please click the sponsor button below to receive more information.
Sponsor
Adoption means taking responsibility for the animal, and providing the animal with their forever home. HAS offers extensive support for the adopter, and free lifetime treatment for the animal.
Adopt
Fostering means nurturing the animal in your premises until they can move to a permanent home. This will usually take a few weeks. HAS is offering extended support throughout the foster period.
Foster
The procedure for adopting or fostering an animal from HAS varies from animal to animal and from person to person, but the following steps are always involved one way or the other.
1. Let us know of your interest in whichever way suits you the best.
2. We will arrange for you to visit your preferred animal at their home at the Sanctuary or ABC and Rescue Centre.
3. We will discuss in person with you the practicalities of adopting/fostering an animal.
4. You will ensure that all your family members affected by the adoption/fostering are in agreement, and that they will do their best to promote the interests of the animal.
5. We will do a house visit to ensure that you and the animal would be comfortable living with each other there. If necessary, we will advise on ways to adjust the living quarters to suit the animal.
6. You will pick up the animal from its present location, or, if possible, we will drop the animal at your house.
7. You will bring the animal to the ABC and Rescue Centre for yearly free health check-ups that include vaccinations.
8. Should you experience any problems at any point in the life of the animal, you should never hesitate in contacting HAS.