A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face.
Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns.
He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while he’s a friendly, happy boy – he has a glum face which his carers think may be putting people off of him.
Great Ayton Kennel Supervisor Rebecca Cooper said: “Draygo was in a real state when he came into our care; he was malnourished, skinny and shutdown.
“But since he’s been with us he’s really blossomed. He was reserved but with time his sweet, gentle, friendly personality has started to shine through.
“He’s a fun, bouncy dog who loves to play with tennis balls and go for walks.
“He’s such a lovely lad with so much love to give but he has got a rather glum expression and I’m worried that it’s putting off potential adopters.”
Draygo was rehomed briefly last month but was sadly returned to the centre because he struggled with separation related behaviour.
The team would now like to find Draygo a home with experienced dog owners who can help him settle in before teaching him slowly and positively how to be happy when he’s left home alone.
Rebecca added: “Unfortunately Draygo does struggle when he’s home alone so we’d like to find him a family who will be around for most of the day and can help him adjust to life in his new home before slowly working on his separation worries.
“Draygo also loves food. After he spent so much of his life starving, he now loves his mealtimes and treats and he’ll never have to go hungry again. He’s happy to sit and chew a tasty treat or even show off his tricks for some yummy treats.
“He can be anxious and needs a patient owner who will take the time to build up a bond with him. Once he learns that nothing bad will happen you’ll have a friend for life!
“We all love spending time with Draygo and will be sad to say goodbye to him, but it’s definitely his turn to find his happy ending.”
