The York Road-based dog rehoming centre continues to receive record numbers of requests from members of the public needing to relinquish their beloved pets due to the cost-of-living crisis, as well as working closely with local dog wardens to help rehome stray and abandoned dogs in the area.
Here we get to go behind the scenes, meet some of the wonderful pooches who are looking for their forever homes and celebrate the many successful adoptions throughout February.
7. Pablo the American Bulldog is hoping to find hs forever home soon
Pablo was recently handed over to the rehoming centre due to his owners no longer being able to look after him. He’s a nine-month-old American Bulldog who can be a little shy initially but his handlers have found that by letting him come round in his own time, he soon shows his fun, playful and loving character. He'd love to find a new home with adults and older teenagers who have a calm and predictable household. Once settled in he’ll become a loyal and very loving member of the family. Photo: Dogs Trust
8. Missi is a gorgeous Lurcher who is looking for her forever home
Missi, a five-year-old Lurcher, was sadly handed over to the rehoming centre for the second time due to her owner’s health problems. She was happily adopted a few years ago but unfortunately needs to find herself a new home again. She’s a shy lass when you first meet her, but once she knows you she is full of snuggles and playful character. Let’s hope she finds her forever home again soon. Photo: Dogs Trust
9. Bonne was spotted enjoying a woodland walk with Volunteer Canine Assistant Lucy
We joined one of the rehoming centre’s amazing Volunteer Canine Assistants for a woodland walk with Bonnie, a four-year-old Crossbreed. Lucy Jarvis has been volunteering at the centre for a couple of years now and after a morning of kennel cleaning she loves to take a few dogs out for long walks. She told us that Bonnie is one of her favourites because she is such a sweet girl and very affectionate. She dreams of walking and loves snuggling with her favourite people. She’s looking for her forever home too! Photo: Dogs Trust
10. Buster the Patterdale Terrier is having a great time in his foster home
We went to visit Buster in his foster home and what a little character he is! He’s a nine-year-old Patterdale Terrier and he found life in kennels a little stressful, so Christine, one of the centre’s incredible foster carers, offered her home temporarily for him. She told us that he’s literally full of beans and likes a lot of attention! He’s super smart and likes to be kept busy with food games or training, and when he’s out walking, he is just perfect. He’ll need very active adopters who understand and love all the energy and character the Patterdale breed brings. Photo: Dogs Trust
11. Staff from Leeds Building Society joined the team for a day of corporate volunteering
The rehoming centre was visited by a team of employees from Leeds Building Society, who spent a day volunteering. They helped the team to start work on their new ‘real life room’, which will eventually be a space where potential adopters can spend quality time and get to know their new pet before they go home. The staff were very grateful for their help and if anybody is interested in volunteering as a corporate group through their workplace you can find out more by emailing [email protected] Photo: Dogs Trust