The RSPCA is desperate to find a dog a new home after he spent his second birthday in rescue.
Chief, who turned two on 6 August, arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Surrey, six months ago after being rescued by the charity.
He’s now spent a quarter of his short life in the RSPCA’s care.
When he first arrived in the RSPCA’s care he really struggled around other dogs but he’s since made lots of friends at the rescue centre.
Millbrook’s Behaviour and Welfare Advisor Kate MacNeill said: “Chief has been with us for six months now and we’ve had very little interest in him, which is really sad.
“When he first arrived he became very frustrated around other dogs and struggled to socialise – but we’ve worked with him a lot and he’s come on leaps and bounds, and now has some really good doggy friends who he likes to play with and go on walks with.
“Chief found the kennel environment really stressful and vets had to put him on medication while we searched for a suitable foster home for him. We’d have him in the office during the day to give him a break from kennels and, thankfully, one of our lovely volunteers offered to foster him.
“He’s absolutely flourished in their home and they’ve done a wonderful job with him but, they’re not able to keep him permanently so now we’re desperate to find him his forever home, before he celebrates another milestone in kennels.”
Chief can find loud noises frightening so can be worried by the outside world and needs owners who can give him the reassurance he needs when he’s out and about. He’ll benefit from further socialisation and has settled in well with his foster family’s female dog, and even shares a bed with her.
Kate added: “Chief is the most beautiful boy – inside and out. He’s full of joy and affection, and has learned so much in his time with us and his fosterers.
“He’s learned how to ‘sit’ and ‘down’, he’s experienced his first pub garden, and he’s been learning how to be home alone and can now be left for short periods of time.
“He was terrified of the car but he’s now happy to hop into the boot because he knows it means he’s off on an exciting adventure. We can’t wait until he gets to hop into a car and travel off to his new home.”
Chief could live with a female dog but could also live on his own. He’ll need patient and understanding owners who can give him the time he needs to settle in and will initially walk him in quiet areas before gradually introducing him to local dogs.
Find out more about Chief online or contact Millbrook on [email protected] or 0300 123 0740.
