This week, The Star has rounded up all the Rotherham’s-own Helping Yorkshire Poundies, who have taken some splendid photos that really capture each pooch’s personality.
The include ‘happy, playful’ Taz the Staffy cross, Colin the charming Pug/Frenchie cross who has “come on leaps and bounds” in foster care, and Orla, the four-year-old Doberman who has sadly faced “terrible neglect” but who “absolutely adores people” and needs a fresh start.
These dogs are just exploding with personality, and if any of them seem like a good fit for your household, simply visit the Helping Yorkshire Poundies website to find out more about the adoption process.
In the meantime, enjoy finding out about these 15 pooches below.
13. Benji - Staffy/Jack Russell/Whippet crossbreed, 8 years
"Benji aka Benjamin Button is 8 years young! He is a medium sized Crossbreed (possibly Staffy/Jack Russell/Whippet!) with the cutest floppy ears! Benji is such a friendly, well behaved boy. He is immaculately clean in his kennel, so appears to be fully housetrained and he loves snuggling up in his comfy bed for a good nap. He settles well and shows no signs of seperation anxiety. Benji has plenty of energy for his walks, and is very fit and well. He does pull a little on lead at times, but this is mainly when he is eager to get out at the start of his walk. He can get ‘stressed’ by other dogs he sees – he is not ‘reactive’, but will stare at/pull towards some dogs when he’s out. He would be happiest and most relaxed if he could enjoy quieter countryside walks rather than walks in busy urban parks. He will also need to be the only pet in his new home. Benji is a very special little chap who is such a good boy – we really hope he won’t be waiting too long to find a home." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/male/benji-3/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
14. Vinnie - Pocket Bully, 4 years old
"Vinnie is the most gorgeous, chunky ‘Pocket Bully’ boy who is approx 4 yrs old. He is looking for a special Bully loving home who aren’t looking for an active dog – Vinnie is not a big walker. He does enjoy getting out for a short walk, but can’t do more than around 20 minutes before he gets too tired bless him. Vinnie is very laid back, brilliant around the house and absolutely loves everyone he meets. He is not a fan of other animals, however, so needs to be your only boy. He can be rehomed with children aged 10+. He can be left for a few hours with zero issues, is housetrained and also travels well in the car – he’s such a good boy. Vinnie does have a heart murmur, but thankfully, he does not have any symptoms. He has started on daily medication for his heart (Vetmedin), which can be purchased online with a written prescription for approx £30 per month. Vinnie needs direct access to a fully secure, private garden – he will love to potter and sunbathe in the garden when the weather is nicer. He really is a special boy, and so deserves to find a special home." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/male/vinnie-3/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
15. Franklin - Cane Corse, three years old, male
"Franklin is a 3 yr old Cane Corso who will make the most amazing companion for a breed experienced, confident family. He is an absolutely lovely lad who adores his people and is a big, goofy puppy. His main issues lie with his lead walks – he is reactive to dogs/people and traffic when on the lead – he cannot cope with walks in busy areas and needs to find a home in a countryside/more rural setting and be confidently and safely managed on his walks. He will make THE most fantastic companion for his lucky new family – he just needs to find the right people for him." Franklin is listed on the Helping Yorkshire Poundies website - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/large/franklin/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies