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Paige Freshwater

Adorable dog left behind by owner desperately searches for new home

He loves spending time with his loved ones - but it seems his owner was no longer interested in spending time with him.

Poor Spud, a Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreed, has begun his search for a new home after being "left behind" by his previous owner.

The two-year-old dog is "completely goofy" and has been making the team at the RSPCA's Leeds, Wakefield and District Branch Animal Centre laugh with his "silly antics".

Speaking in his voice, an RSPCA statement reads: "Since I've been at the animal centre I've made lots of two-legged and four-egged friends - I really enjoy my leisurely walks with them all.

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He cannot live with cats (RSPCA)

"The animal care team spend lots of time with me in the dog house. I love it as I roll around on the sofa... and then end up sliding off it!

"Sadly, my previous owner left me behind so now I'm looking for my forever family who are happy to accept all the love I have to give."

As Spud can be "a bit giddy at times", he would be best suited to a home with older children who have experience with dogs. He would prefer to be the only dog in the home and cannot live with cats.

The RSPCA is urging people to turn to adoption centres rather than breeders when wanting to welcome a new pet into their home.

"While it may be easy to find animals on the internet or even spend hundreds on an expensive breeder, you could risk heartache or huge vet's bills if you don't do your homework," a statement reads.

"By adopting and not shopping you'll also feel good for doing good - by giving an animal a second chance at life in a loving home!

"Plus, adopting from us means that you can relax knowing that all our animals are healthy, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

"As with all the animals we rehome, we'll pass on the details of their behaviour and veterinary treatment. You'll likely know more about your rescue animal's history than if you were to buy an animal online!

"We've taken the time to get to know each animal as an individual, to understand their likes and dislikes and to prepare them for life in a loving family, which means there are less likely to be nasty surprises when you get home!

"When you adopt a cat or a dog from one of our centres, you'll also get four weeks free pet insurance, which is vital to protect your pet's future as well as your bank balance! There's so much to gain from rescuing an animal in need."

If you're interested in rehoming Spud, or any other dogs at the RSPCA's Leeds, Wakefield and District Branch Animal Centre, contact their team on 01132 536952 or email them via mapinfo@rspcaleedsandwakefield.org.uk.

The centre is open from 10am to 4pm every day except Wednesday - with their visiting hours between 11am and 3pm.

Do you have a dog story to share? Email paige.freshwater@reachplc.com.

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