An ‘affectionate’ canine who stands as tall as a child elephant is in search of his without end home after spending almost a yr at a rescue centre.
Milo, 4, was faraway from his earlier home by inspectors because of welfare issues and has been on the RSPCA centre, in Martlesham, since March of final yr.
The 54kg Great Dane is in search of a home in a quiet, rural setting with a safe non-public backyard and ideally homeowners who’ve expertise with massive breeds.
Milo, whose top has been in comparison with a child elephant, is almost 160cm tall when standing on his hind legs – taller than a lot of the centre’s workers.
However, his nervousness has made it troublesome to discover a new home.
Lucy Calver, senior kennel assistant, mentioned: “Milo hasn’t had the best start in life and he was terrified of everyone and everything when he arrived here.
“We have spent almost a year working with him and helping him to gain confidence; he’s made big improvements, but he still gets worried by loud sounds, bad weather, new environments and people he doesn’t know.
“We believe he has spent his whole life in unsuitable conditions which has triggered this intense anxiety and it’s heartbreaking to see him struggle now that he has a chance to have a happy life.”
Milo has been prescribed remedy by vets to assist together with his nervousness and the group would love his new homeowners to proceed with this when he first goes to his new home.
He can not dwell with different pets however might dwell with older youngsters who perceive to not frighten him.
“Milo is so affectionate with the people he trusts,” added Lucy. “He will nudge your hand until you stroke him and tries to sit in your lap, even though he doesn’t fit.
“He loves cheese and really enjoys zooming around the garden as well as learning new tricks and skills.
“But he finds walks very worrying so his new owners will need to slowly build up to take him out and about.”
