Last week, we got together some of the information for the dogs at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, in North Anston, which you can look back on by clicking here.
If you think you could look after any of the following dogs, be sure to fill in the relevant forms on HYPS' or Blue Cross' website.
Bertha is the most adorable little ‘Pocket Bully’ who adores everyone she meets. Around 3-4 years old, Bertha looks just like a small, chunky Staffy and has sadly had her ears cropped at some point. She clearly had a terrible life before being found as a stray – she’s been heavily bred from and was in terrible condition when she was found. Thankfully she’s now gained weight nicely and is much happier, but she is very much in need of home comforts now.
Dyna the Staffy is 8 years old and has heartbreakingly been returned into HYPS' care after 6 years in an adoptive home, after her adopters' living situation meant they could no longer keep her. She is a typical little pocket rocket Staffy and is just the same as she was six years ago, just with a few grey hairs showing through now! She walks nicely on lead, and will walk past other dogs but does not want them in her space. She needs a pet free home with someone who understands that she just needs a bit of space from other dogs. She is fully housetrained, travels well and can be left alone for a few hours with no issue. She has her little quirks – black bags and bins seem to be her arch nemesis – which just adds to her character! She has a few minor health conditions which may need medication and specific diet.
Retriever cross, Barney, is very friendly and loves "wiggling around with a teddy in his mouth". He is not ‘dog friendly’ with dogs in his space, so must be walked on lead unless in secure areas, and will need to be the only pet in his new home. Barney is housetrained and has been totally non-destructive in his kennel. He "really is such a good boy who just needs someone to give him a chance".
Suzie the Shar Pei is such a character who’s done really well in a foster home. She is around 5 years old. Suzie arrived with us with terrible skin issues, but this is now under control, and she looks and feels so much better. Suzie is very people friendly, but not so much of a fan of other dogs, so she needs a pet free home.
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