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Zeus, a loveable four-year-old Staffie cross, has been on the charity’s Leeds and Wakefield department in East Ardsley since November 2022 and is at the moment one of many RSPCA’s longest-staying dogs within the North of England.
Despite his completely satisfied manner, continuously wagging tail and love of human firm, Zeus has but to search out his good match, and employees say he’s sadly starting to lose his spark as his first anniversary in kennels approaches.
The RSPCA is highlighting his story as a part of its month-long Adoptober rehoming marketing campaign which goals to shine a light-weight on the various animals like Zeus who’re nonetheless ready for his or her endlessly home.
The charity’s rehoming centres are full as extra pets come into rescue than are being adopted, with a six per cent improve in dogs and a 4 per cent rise in cats reported between 2021 and 2022.
Zeus’ seek for a home comes after a three-year collapse in rehoming charges.
In 2022, the RSPCA rehomed 27,535 animals – falling 30 per cent in contrast with 2019, when 39,178 have been rehomed.
He arrived on the East Ardsley centre affected by mange, which was efficiently handled.
But it quickly turned clear he didn’t like different dogs, and employees and volunteers have spent the previous 12 months specializing in serving to him to grasp that canines will not be as scary as he thinks.
Megan Rattray, animal care supervisor on the centre, stated: “Zeus is a really happy, playful boy who loves toys and games and adores people.
“Unfortunately he doesn’t like other dogs at all, and can be aggressive towards them, and inevitably this has made it harder for us to find him a new home.
“A potential adopter will need to be understanding about this and in return the humans in his life will be rewarded with lots of love and affection from big-hearted Zeus.
“He’s sadly lost a little bit of his spark as he’s been with us for so long. Despite this, he’s a really lovely dog who has so much going for him.
“He’s intrigued by everything and can be quite nosey at times! He’s also a very quick learner and his training has come on in leaps and bounds – he’s even worked out how to open his handler’s treat bag and steal all the tasty ones!
“He’ll make a wonderful companion and he’d love nothing more than a family of his own with people who will have plenty of time for games of tug and cuddles on the sofa.”
Zeus’s most popular home is in a family as an solely pet with youngsters aged 16 or above, ideally someplace quiet or rural with no dogs dwelling subsequent door.
Staff have described him as a fast and intelligent learner who loves his coaching – one thing which his new homeowners will have to be prepared to proceed.
