Here are 11 dogs currently being cared for by Helping Yorkshire Poundies that are searching for loving new homes.
The rescue charity has a range of pooches waiting for adoption across South Yorkshire, from playful youngsters to older dogs looking for a second chance.
Among them is Brian, a 34kg brindle dog described as a "big, daft, soft lad" with an infectious smile, while cute Jess the Frenchie is looking for a family to give her “all the love”.
Also waiting is Franklin, a Cane Corso who has spent more than three years searching for the right home.
While he needs an experienced owner who can manage his territorial tendencies, staff believe he could become an incredibly loyal companion in the right environment.
Take a look through the dogs below to find out more about their personalities and adoption requirements – could one of them be the perfect addition to your family?
1. Big brindle Brian - 'big, daft, soft'
"Big brindle Brian is a real character (in the best way!). If you love big, daft, soft brindles, then look no further than our Bri! He is 7 yrs old and is possibly Staffy x Rottweiler, or Mastiff and is a very handsome boy with the best smile! To give an idea of his size – he weighs 34kg. Brian has so much personality and has also clearly had lots of training before – he knows lots of commands, and even sits at the kerb to wait to cross the road! He is immaculately clean in his kennel, so we are confident that he’s fully housetrained. Brian walks well on lead and loves to get out for a walk. He does bark at dogs if they’re too close, but we believe this to be over excitement/frustration. He needs some sensible management around other dogs, and will need to be the only pet in the home. Brian is just one of those dogs that you can’t not love – he really deserves a home and we know how much joy he will bring to his new family." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/large/brian-2/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
2. 'Cheeky, playfuy, hilarious' bull breed Lyla
"Love bull breeds?? Then meet the amazing Lyla!! She is approx 3 yrs old and urgently needs a home. Lyla is a typical Bully who loves everyone she meets and loves attention – she’s cheeky, playful, hilarious and has so much character. Lyla can be a strong girl if she pulls on lead, so needs someone used to bull breeds who is confident in handling her, but generally she walks quite well and isn’t actually a super high energy girl. She isn’t dog friendly, and needs a dog/pet free home with direct access to a fully secure garden. Please don’t let this put you off Lyla as she is very manageable and just needs someone who is used to bull breeds. She has been around children with no issues, but can be a bit boisterous at times when she’s excited, so she will do best in a calmer home with older children upwards. Lyla just needs to be given a chance – she would absolutely love to be someone’s Princess." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/female/lyla/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
3. 'Handsome' Gomez, a Staffy x Labrador in need of a retirement home
"Handsome Mr Gomez is 12 yrs old and looking for his dream retirement home. Gomez is a medium sized Crossbreed – possibly Staffy X Labrador? He arrived into our care having lost his owner, which he clearly struggled with and was understandably very anxious. He is now in foster care and as he relaxes, he’s showing more and more personality, and has even just started to play! He is a real character who is quite cheeky and very unique! Gomez is fully housetrained and settles well in the home. He is enjoying his walks and walks nicely on lead. He can be a bit shouty at some dogs, and others he doesn’t mind. We think he’ll prefer to be the only king of the castle and are looking for a pet free home for him – he loves to be centre of attention! Mr G may be a senior, but he has so much of life left to enjoy and we are reaching for the stars to find him that special person who he can enjoy life with." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/male/gomez/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
4. Sunny the "dinky little" Staffy cross
"1 yr old Sunny is a dinky little Staffy cross (15kg in weight) and is a super friendly girl who loves people, and loves to snuggle! She is excitable when people visit the home as she’s a big puppy, but is actually quite chilled out in the home generally. Sunny can get frustrated when she sees other dogs, and excited when passing people and will pull towards them, so needs some work on this to help her relax when she’s out and about. She will need a home who have previous Staffy experience who can manage her around other dogs and understand that she will not be social with all dogs she meets – she will react if another dog reacts at her, for example. She is still so young and she still has lots to learn, but is super trainable and will be a fantastic girl when she finds the right home environment and people to help her thrive." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/female/sunny-2/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies