While many pets throughout the nation might be tearing open presents and knocking down the Christmas tree, England’s loneliest canine might be spending his second festive interval alone.
Zeke, who’s 9 years old, has spent 600 days in kennels after he was taken to the RSPCA’s Woodside Animal Centre in Leicester in April final 12 months, however as nobody wished to undertake him, he was moved on to the charity’s centre in Bawtry, West Yorkshire. But his fortunes haven’t improved with little curiosity from potential homeowners and RSPCA employees imagine he might be spending Christmas with them once more, Teesside Live reports.
RSPCA crew chief Daniel Cartwright mentioned he couldn’t imagine Zeke had not discovered a brand new home as he described him because the “good canine”. He mentioned: “He’s a candy, older gentleman who thinks he’s a lap canine and he completely loves fuss and affection. He totally enjoys going out on walks, taking part in along with his toys and consuming treats.”
He added: “He actually is the proper canine, and his new household might be rewarded with an excellent couch snuggler and an exquisite companion. We’re at a little bit of a loss as to why he’s being neglected.
“Although we expect his age may be a motive and the actual fact individuals are pondering extra rigorously about taking over a pet within the present monetary local weather.”
He described the canine as an “extraordinarily affectionate canine” and employees have mentioned he is “all the time fast to return over for a fuss or cuddle”. Zeke would want a laid-back home the place he is the one canine in the home and the place solely youngsters aged 16 and over stay.
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Mr Cartwright mentioned: “We work carefully with different centres to offer animals the absolute best probability of discovering a home.
“Two of our long-stay dogs that have been transferred to Woodside Animal Centre when Zeke got here to us have fortunately been adopted, however sadly he’s nonetheless ready. Everyone right here hopes Zeke will discover a much-deserved home in his golden years.
“We’d urge folks to get in contact in the event that they’re considering adopting him or assist us by spreading the phrase and sharing his story.”