Britain's loneliest dog has finally found a home after spending almost five years in an RSPCA animal shelter. Lurcher Albie was rescued by RSPCA inspectors as part of an investigation just before Christmas in 2017 and remained in the charity’s care while the case progressed.
But once it concluded and he became available for rehoming, the Covid pandemic hit and staff at Southridge Animal Centre, in Hertfordshire, found it difficult to find the right home for him. Albie was rescued from Wales by the RSPCA's Special Operations Unit where he'd been used for hunting and wildlife crimes.
Manager Anna White said: "Sadly, Albie was a victim of Covid. He became available for rehoming just before the country was plunged into lockdown and that meant we had to close our doors to the public to adhere to the restrictions.
